Question 1

-This figure shows the thoracic cage. Which number indicates the xiphoid process?

Accepted Answer

A)   1
B)   4
C)   5
D)   7
E)   The xiphoid process is not labeled on this figure.F) A) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 2

The vertebral processes that are most easily palpated along the midline of the back are the ________ processes.

Accepted Answer

A)   transverse
B)   inferior articular
C)   superior articular
D)   lamellar
E)   spinousF) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 3

In anatomic position, the radius lies ________ to the ulna.

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A)   posterior
B)   medial
C)   superior
D)   inferior
E)   lateralF) D) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 4

-This figure shows the bones of the ankle and foot. Which number indicates the cuboid bone?

Accepted Answer

A)   3
B)   4
C)   8
D)   9
E)   10F) None of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 5

Joints of the upper limb are more mobile, whereas joints of the lower limb are more stable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

-This figure shows the os coxa. Which of these statements about the figure is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)   The figure shows a right bone, and number 1 indicates the anterior superior iliac spine.
B)   The figure shows a left bone, and number 6 indicates the ischial tuberosity.
C)   The figure shows a left bone and number 7 indicates the obturator foramen.
D)   The figure shows a right bone, and number 3 indicates the greater sciatic notch.
E)   The figure shows a right bone, and number 8 indicates the ischial spine.F) None of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 7

The ________ process of the mandible articulates with the temporal bone.

Accepted Answer

A)   alveolar
B)   condylar
C)   mastoid
D)   temporal
E)   coronoidF) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 8

The skull consists of ________ cranial bones and ________ facial bones.

Accepted Answer

A)   8, 14
B)   7, 12
C)   10, 12
D)   5, 7
E)   9, 11F) B) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 9

-This figure shows a superior view of a vertebra. What feature is indicated by number 4?

Accepted Answer

A)   Transverse foramen
B)   Intervertebral foramen
C)   Vertebral hiatus
D)   Neural canal
E)   Vertebral foramenF) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 10

Which is not a carpal bone?

Accepted Answer

A)   Hamate
B)   Trapezium
C)   Capitulum
D)   Scaphoid
E)   TrapezoidF) B) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 11

The ________ arch of the foot runs perpendicular to the longitudinal arches.

Accepted Answer

transverse

Question 12

Which is not correct regarding the pelvis?

Accepted Answer

A)   The adult pelvis is composed of 4 bones.
B)   The pelvis includes the sacrum.
C)   The pelvic girdle protects the viscera of the pelvic cavity.
D)   In anatomic position, the pubis is posterior and inferior to the ischium.
E)   There are two sacroiliac articulations.F) B) and C)
G) D) and E)

Question 13

There are three pairs of nasal conchae in the nasal cavity; the superior and middle pairs are part of the ethmoid bone, but the inferior ones are separate bones.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The acetabulum is formed by the fusion of three separate bones.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The bony projections that can be palpated medially and laterally at the wrist are the

Accepted Answer

A)   medial and lateral epicondyles.
B)   spinous processes.
C)   styloid processes.
D)   medial and lateral malleoli.
E)   greater and lesser trochanters.F) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 16

The head of the radius is distal; the head of the ulna is proximal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 17

-This figure shows the scapula. What is the feature indicated by number 9?

Accepted Answer

A)   Subscapular fossa
B)   Glenoid cavity
C)   Supraspinous fossa
D)   Glenoid fossa
E)   Infraspinous fossaF) D) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 18

At the distal end of the humerus is a depression on the anteromedial surface. This depression accommodates a pointy projection of the ulna and is known as the ________ fossa.

Accepted Answer

The answer of At the distal end of the humerus...

Question 19

The seven bones that form the orbit are the maxilla, frontal, nasal, ethmoid, sphenoid, palatine, and zygomatic bones.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The "base" is the superior portion of the sacrum.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Exam 8: Skeletal System: Axial and Appendicular Skeleton

-This figure shows the thoracic cage. Which number indicates the xiphoid process?

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The vertebral processes that are most easily palpated along the midline of the back are the ________ processes.

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In anatomic position, the radius lies ________ to the ulna.

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-This figure shows the bones of the ankle and foot. Which number indicates the cuboid bone?

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Joints of the upper limb are more mobile, whereas joints of the lower limb are more stable.

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-This figure shows the os coxa. Which of these statements about the figure is correct?

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The ________ process of the mandible articulates with the temporal bone.

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The skull consists of ________ cranial bones and ________ facial bones.

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-This figure shows a superior view of a vertebra. What feature is indicated by number 4?

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Which is not a carpal bone?

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The ________ arch of the foot runs perpendicular to the longitudinal arches.

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Which is not correct regarding the pelvis?

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There are three pairs of nasal conchae in the nasal cavity; the superior and middle pairs are part of the ethmoid bone, but the inferior ones are separate bones.

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The acetabulum is formed by the fusion of three separate bones.

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The bony projections that can be palpated medially and laterally at the wrist are the

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The head of the radius is distal; the head of the ulna is proximal.

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-This figure shows the scapula. What is the feature indicated by number 9?

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At the distal end of the humerus is a depression on the anteromedial surface. This depression accommodates a pointy projection of the ulna and is known as the ________ fossa.

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The seven bones that form the orbit are the maxilla, frontal, nasal, ethmoid, sphenoid, palatine, and zygomatic bones.

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The "base" is the superior portion of the sacrum.

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