Question 1

What is the major function of the axial skeleton?

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A)   provide an attachment point for muscles that allow movement
B)   provide central support for the body and protect internal organs
C)   give the body resilience
D)   provide a space for the major digestive organsE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 2

In the anatomical position, the lateral forearm bone is the radius.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Thoracic vertebrae differ from the other vertebrae in that they have .

Accepted Answer

A)   no intervertebral discs
B)   no transverse processes
C)   transverse foramina
D)   costal facetsE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 4

Figure 7.1
Using Figure 7.1, match the following:
-No canals or foramen present.

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Using Figure 7.1, match the...

Question 5

The ethmoid bone is composed of all of the following except the .

Accepted Answer

A)   superior nasal concha
B)   cribriform plate
C)   crista galli
D)   inferior nasal conchaE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 6

The vertebral column is held in place primarily by the anterior and posterior longitudinal ligaments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which bone contains areas of diaphysis and epiphysis areas, a tuberosity near its middle, and is proportionally more compact than spongy bone?

Accepted Answer

A)   cervical vertebra
B)   talus
C)   parietal bone
D)   humerusE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 8

Your "cheekbone" is mostly formed from the bone.

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The answer of Your "cheekbone" is mostly formed from the...

Question 9

How are thoracic vertebrae 11 and 12 different from the other vertebrae?

Accepted Answer

A)   The spinous processes are directed parallel with the centrum.
B)   The transverse processes do not have facets that articulate with the tubercles of the ribs.
C)   There are two foramina on vertebrae 11 and 12.
D)   The orientation of the articular processes is different from all the other thoracic vertebrae.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

How might low back pain be related to poor abdominal muscle tone?

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If the abdominal muscles are weak and ca...

Question 11

Only the _ vertebrae have transverse foramina.

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The answer of Only the _ vertebrae have transverse foramina....

Question 12

All vertebrae possess a body, a spine, and transverse foramina.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The lacrimal bones contain openings that allow the tear ducts to pass.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The pelvic girdle does not include the .

Accepted Answer

A)   femur
B)   pubis
C)   ilium
D)   ischiumE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 15

Figure 7.1
Using Figure 7.1, match the following:
-Includes the atlas and the axis.

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Question 16

Sam is an accountant who is especially busy during tax season. By the end of each day he complains of shoulder stiffness and tightness as well as some upper back pain. What might be Sam's problem and how could he prevent the discomfort?

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Sam is probably sitting hunched over his...

Question 17

There are seven cervical, twelve thoracic, and five lumbar vertebrae.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The largest and strongest bone of the face is the maxilla.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following is the abnormal curve often seen in pregnant women as they attempt to preserve their center of gravity toward the end of the pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)   scoliosis
B)   lordosis
C)   hunchback
D)   kyphosisE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 20

Which of the following is not a movement that can occur between vertebrae?

Accepted Answer

A)   flexion and extension
B)   supination
C)   lateral flexion
D)   rotationE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Exam 7: The Skeleton

Sam is an accountant who is especially busy during tax season. By the end of each day he complains of shoulder stiffness and tightness as well as some upper back pain. What might be Sam's problem and how could he prevent the discomfort?

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The ethmoid bone is composed of all of the following except the .

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All vertebrae possess a body, a spine, and transverse foramina.

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The pelvic girdle does not include the .

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What is the major function of the axial skeleton?

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Figure 7.1 Using Figure 7.1, match the following: -No canals or foramen present.

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The lacrimal bones contain openings that allow the tear ducts to pass.

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How might low back pain be related to poor abdominal muscle tone?

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The vertebral column is held in place primarily by the anterior and posterior longitudinal ligaments.

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Your "cheekbone" is mostly formed from the bone.

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How are thoracic vertebrae 11 and 12 different from the other vertebrae?

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Which of the following is not a movement that can occur between vertebrae?

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Figure 7.1 Using Figure 7.1, match the following: -Includes the atlas and the axis.

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Which of the following is the abnormal curve often seen in pregnant women as they attempt to preserve their center of gravity toward the end of the pregnancy?

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Only the _ vertebrae have transverse foramina.

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Thoracic vertebrae differ from the other vertebrae in that they have .

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The largest and strongest bone of the face is the maxilla.

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Which bone contains areas of diaphysis and epiphysis areas, a tuberosity near its middle, and is proportionally more compact than spongy bone?

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There are seven cervical, twelve thoracic, and five lumbar vertebrae.

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In the anatomical position, the lateral forearm bone is the radius.

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