Chap Questions Axial Skeleton Flashcards

Membrane-filled spaces between cranial bones that enable the fetal skull to modigy its size and shape for passage through the birth canal are called

The hypophyseal fossa of the sella turcica of teh sphenoid bone contains the _____

The regions of the vertebral column that consist of fused vertebrae are the [a] and the [b].

The atlanto-occipital joints allow you to rotate the head, as in signifying "no".

In which of the following bones are paranasal sinuses NOT found?

Which of the following pairs are mismatched?

Which of the following bones are not paired?

The primary vertebral curves that appear during fetal development are the (1) cervical curve, (2) thoracic curve, (3) lumbar curve, (4) coccyx curve, (5) sacral curve.

Which of the following are functions of the cranial bones? (1) Protection of the brain; (2) attachment of muscles that move the head; (3) protection of the special sense organs; (4) attachment to the meninges; (5) attachment of muscles that produce facial expressions.

Prominent ridge or elongated projection

tubelike opening

large round protuberance at the end of a bone

Smooth, flat articular surface

sharp, slender projection

opening for passage of blood vessels, nerves or ligaments

large, rounded, rough projection

shallow depression

narrow slit between adjacent parts of bones for passage of blood vessels or nerves

bones that have greater length than width and consist of a shaft and a variable number of extremities.

cube-shaped bones that are nearly equal in length and width

bones that develop in certain tendons where there is considerable friction, tension, and physical stress

small bones located within joints between certain cranial bones

thin bones composed of two nearly parallel plates of compact bone enclosing a layer of spongy bone

bones with complex shapes, including the vertebrae and some facial bones

patella is an example

bones that provide considerable protection and extensive areas for muscle attachment

include femur, tibia, fibula, humerus, ulna and radius

include cranial bones, sternum, and ribs

include almost all of the carpal (wrist) and tarsal (ankle) bones

forms the forehead

form the inferior lateral aspects of the cranium and part of the cranial floor; contains zygomatic process and mastoid process

forms part of the anteriuor protion of the cranial floor, medial wall of the orbits, superior portions of nasal septum, most of the side walls of the nasal cavity; is a major supporting structure of the nasal cavity.

form the prominence of the cheek and part of the lateral wall and floor of each orbit.

the largest, strongest facial bone; is the only movable skull bone

a roughly triangular bone on th efloor of the nasal cavity; one of the components of the nasal septum.

form greater portion of the sides and roof of the cranial cavity

form the posterior part and most of hte base of the cranium; contains the foramen magnum

called the keystone of the cranial floor; contains the sella turcica, optic foramen, and pterygoid processes

form the bridge of the nose

the smallest bones of the face; contain a vertical groove that houses a structure that gathers tears and passes them into the nasal cavity.

does not articulate with any other bone

unite to form the upper jawbone and articulate with every bone of the face except the lower jawbone

form the posterior part of the hard palate, part of the floor and lateral wall of the nasal cavity, and a small portion of the floors of the orbits

scroll-like bones that form a part of the lateral walls of the nasal cavity; functions int he turbulent circulation and filtration of air.

supraorbital foramen

temporomandibular joint

external auditory meatus

foramen magnum

optic foramen

cribriform plate

palatine process

ramus, body and condylar process

transverse foramen, bifid spinous processes

dens

promontory

costal cartilages

xiphoid process

The suture located between a parietal and temporal bone is the

Ribs that are not attached to the sternum are known as the true ribs.