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Multi choice, The Skeletal system: The Axial Skeleton

front 1

The branch of medicine that deals with correction of disorders of the musculoskeletal system is called

a) Rheumatics

b) Podiatry

c) Orthopedics

d) Cardiology

e) Dermatology

back 1

c

front 2

Which of the following statements is NOT true?

a) The axial skeleton has 80 bones.

b) The appendicular skeleton has 126 bones.

c) The axial skeleton is composed of the bones that run through the axis of the body.

d) Children have more bones than adults.

e) The appendicular skeleton does not include the pelvic and pectoral girdles.

back 2

e

front 3

Which of the following bones is NOT part of the axial skeleton?

  1. a) Hyoid
  2. b) Ribs
  3. c) Vertebrae
  4. d) Carpals
  5. e) Sternum

back 3

d

front 4

Which of the following bones is part of the axial skeleton?

a) Tarsals

b) Tibia

c) Sphenoid

d) Scapula

e) Clavicle

back 4

c

front 5

Which following types of bone is the occipital bone?

a) Long bone

b) Short bone

c) Flat bone

d) Irregular bone

e) Sesamoid bone

back 5

c

front 6

Which of the following is NOT true of surface markings on bone?

a) They allow the passage of nerves and blood vessels.

b) They provide sites of attachment for muscles.

c) They allow bones to shorten or lengthen.

d) They help form joints.

e) They can be depressions or projections.

back 6

c

front 7

An opening or hole in a bone through which blood vessels, nerves and ligaments pass is called a

  1. a) fissure.
  2. b) foramen.
  3. c) fossa.
  4. d) meatus.
  5. e) sulcus.

back 7

b

front 8

A rounded articular projection supported on a constricted portion (neck) of a bone is called a

a) foramen.

b) condyle.

c) tuberosity.

d) head.

e) trochanter.

back 8

d

front 9

A prominent ridge or elongated projection on a bone is called a

  1. a) crest.
  2. b) trochanter.
  3. c) sulcus.
  4. d) fossa.
  5. e) tubercle.

back 9

a

front 10

Bones in the following area protect the brain.

  1. a) Cranium
  2. b) Vertebral column
  3. c) Sacrum
  4. d) Face
  5. e) Ribcage

back 10

a

front 11

Which of following facial bones is a single (unpaired) bone in the human skull?

  1. a) maxilla
  2. b) nasal
  3. c) lacrimal
  4. d) mandible
  5. e) zygomatic

back 11

d

front 12

Which of the following is NOT a facial bone?

  1. a) Parietal
  2. b) Nasal
  3. c) Maxillae
  4. d) Zygomatic
  5. e) Palatine

back 12

a

front 13

Which of the following statements is NOT true with regard to bones of the skull?

a) Some skull bones are covered with a mucous membrane.

b) The only movable bone in the skull is the mandible.

c) The bones of the skull contain foramina but no fissures.

d) The facial bones provide support for the entrance of the digestive system.

e) Some bones of the skull contain sinus cavities.

back 13

c

front 14

Which of the listed cranial bones form the inferior lateral aspects of the cranium and part of the cranial floor?

  1. a) Frontal
  2. b) Temporal
  3. c) Parietal
  4. d) Occipital
  5. e) Nasal

back 14

b

front 15

Which of the listed cranial bones contain the organs of hearing and balance, and articulate with the mandible?

  1. a) Frontal
  2. b) Temporal
  3. c) Parietal
  4. d) Occipital
  5. e) Nasal

back 15

b

front 16

Which cranial bone is called the “keystone” of the cranial floor because it articulates with every other cranial bone?

  1. a) Occipital
  2. b) Frontal
  3. c) Ethmoid
  4. d) Nasal
  5. e) Sphenoid

back 16

e

front 17

Which cranial bone is anterior to the sphenoid and posterior to the nasal bones and contains foramina for the olfactory cranial nerve?

  1. a) Ethmoid
  2. b) Frontal
  3. c) Palatine
  4. d) Maxilla
  5. e) Temporal

back 17

a

front 18

Which facial bone articulates with teeth?

  1. a) Lacrimal
  2. b) Palatine
  3. c) Vomer
  4. d) Maxillae
  5. e) Nasal

back 18

d

front 19

Which of the following is NOT a facial bone?

  1. a) Vomer
  2. b) Palatine
  3. c) Lacrimal
  4. d) Occipital
  5. e) Mandible

back 19

d

front 20

Which bone of the axial skeleton does NOT articulate with any other bone?

a) Vertebrae

b) Ethmoid

c) Sternum

d) Hyoid

e) Ilium

back 20

d

front 21

The hyoid bone is suspended by ligaments and muscle that extend from the _____ of the temporal bone.

a) mastoid process

b) styloid process

c) occipital condyle

d) zygomatic process

e) superior nuchal line

back 21

b

front 22

Joe was found dead. His hyoid bone was broken. What was the most likely cause of death?

a) Natural causes

b) Cardiac arrest

c) Gun shot

d) Strangulation

e) Choking

back 22

d

front 23

Ribs that have costal cartilage that attaches directly to the sternum are called

a) floating ribs.

b) vertebrochondral ribs.

c) false ribs.

d) true ribs.

e) separated ribs.

back 23

d

front 24

The tubercle found on the neck of a rib articulates with a facet found on the

a) spinous process of a thoracic vertebra.

b) spinous process of a lumbar vertebra.

c) transverse process of a thoracic vertebra.

d) xiphoid process of the sternum.

e) manubrium of the sternum.

back 24

c

front 25

The tubercle found on the neck of a rib articulates with a facet found on the

a) spinous process of a thoracic vertebra.

b) spinous process of a lumbar vertebra.

c) transverse process of a thoracic vertebra.

d) xiphoid process of the sternum.

e) manubrium of the sternum.

back 25

c

front 26

What is the purpose of the nucleus pulposus region of intervertebral discs?

a) To compress the vertebral bones

b) To help absorb vertical shock to the spinal column

c) Calcium storage

d) Spinal fluid reservoir

e) Muscle attachment

back 26

b

front 27

The two primary curves of the adult vertebral column are the

a) thoracic and sacral curves.

b) lumbar and sacral curves.

c) cervical and lumbar curves.

d) cervical and thoracic curves.

e) cervical and sacral curves.

back 27

e

front 28

What bone marking found on the second cervical vertebra projects superiorly into the anterior portion of the vertebral foramen of the atlas?

a) Primary projection

b) Occular process

c) Odontoid process

d) Cervical projection

e) Cervix

back 28

c

front 29

Which of the vertebrae listed below would be the largest and strongest vertebra in adult humans?

  1. a) C5
  2. b) L4
  3. c) T4
  4. d) C7
  5. e) T12

back 29

b

front 30

Which gender shows the coccyx pointed inferiorly?

a) Females

b) Males

c) Both genders

d) The coccyx does not point inferiorly in either gender

back 30

a

front 31

What is inflammation of one or more costal cartilage called?

a) Costochondritis

b) Arthritis

c) Cartilaginous distension

d) Otitis

e) Intercostal space distension

back 31

a

front 32

In the diagram, which bone is the flat bone?

  1. a) A
  2. b) B
  3. c) C
  4. d) D
  5. e) E

back 32

c

front 33

In the diagram, which bone is the short bone?

  1. a) A
  2. b) B
  3. c) C
  4. d) D
  5. e) E

back 33

b

front 34

In the diagram, where is the lacrimal bone?

  1. a) E
  2. b) F
  3. c) G
  4. d) H
  5. e) I

back 34

a

front 35

In the diagram, which bone articulates with every other bone of the face except the mandible?

  1. a) F
  2. b) G
  3. c) H
  4. d) I
  5. e) J

back 35

d

front 36

In the diagram, where is the zygomatic bone?

  1. a) G
  2. b) H
  3. c) I
  4. d) J
  5. e) None of these answer choices are correct.

back 36

b

front 37

In the diagram, which bone is considered the keystone of the cranial floor?

  1. a) E
  2. b) B
  3. c) G
  4. d) H
  5. e) I

back 37

a

front 38

In the diagram, where is the styloid process?

  1. a) J
  2. b) K
  3. c) G
  4. d) H
  5. e) I

back 38

b

front 39

In the diagram, where is the mastoid process?

  1. a) J
  2. b) K
  3. c) G
  4. d) H
  5. e) I

back 39

a

front 40

In the diagram, where is the palatine bone?

  1. a) A
  2. b) B
  3. c) C
  4. d) D
  5. e) E

back 40

e

front 41

In the diagram, where is the nasal bone?

  1. a) A
  2. b) B
  3. c) C
  4. d) D
  5. e) E

back 41

d

front 42

In the diagram, where is the mastoid process?

  1. a) A
  2. b) B
  3. c) C
  4. d) D
  5. e) G

back 42

b

front 43

In the diagram, where is the foramen ovale?

  1. a) C
  2. b) D
  3. c) E
  4. d) F
  5. e) G

back 43

a

front 44

In the diagram, where is the cribriform plate?

  1. a) D
  2. b) E
  3. c) F
  4. d) G
  5. e) H

back 44

c

front 45

In the diagram, where is the olfactory foramina?

  1. a) C
  2. b) D
  3. c) E
  4. d) F
  5. e) G

back 45

c

front 46

) In the diagram, where is the crista galli?

  1. a) C
  2. b) A
  3. c) B
  4. d) E
  5. e) G

back 46

b

front 47

In the diagram, where is the vomer bone?

  1. a) A
  2. b) B
  3. c) E
  4. d) D
  5. e) C

back 47

c

front 48

In the diagram, where is the perpendicular plate?

  1. a) A
  2. b) B
  3. c) C
  4. d) E
  5. e) D

back 48

b

front 49

Where is the mental foramen in the diagram?

  1. a) C
  2. b) D
  3. c) E
  4. d) F
  5. e) None of these answer choices are correct.

back 49

a

front 50

This fontanel usually closes within 18 to 24 months after birth.

  1. a) A
  2. b) B
  3. c) C
  4. d) D
  5. e) Both A and C

back 50

a

front 51

This is largest fontanel in size at birth.

  1. a) A
  2. b) B
  3. c) C
  4. d) D
  5. e) Both A and D

back 51

a

front 52

Where is the spinous process in the diagram?

  1. a) B
  2. b) C
  3. c) D
  4. d) E
  5. e) F

back 52

c

front 53

Which of the cervical vertebrae contain a unique process that is responsible for the ability to move your head from side to side signifying “no”?

  1. a) A
  2. b) B
  3. c) C
  4. d) D
  5. e) E

back 53

b

front 54

Which of the cervical vertebrae are responsible for permitting the movement of the head seen when saying “yes”?

  1. a) A
  2. b) B
  3. c) C
  4. d) D
  5. e) E

back 54

a

front 55

Where is the vertebral body?

  1. a) C
  2. b) D
  3. c) H
  4. d) I
  5. e) J

back 55

c

front 56

Where is the vertebral body?

  1. a) C
  2. b) D
  3. c) H
  4. d) I
  5. e) J

back 56

c

front 57

In the diagram, which part is often broken during CPR due to incorrect positioning of hands?

  1. a) A
  2. b) B
  3. c) D
  4. d) D
  5. e) E

back 57

b

front 58

Where is the clavicular notch?

  1. a) A
  2. b) C
  3. c) D
  4. d) B
  5. e) F

back 58

b

front 59

Which of the following structures passes through the opening labeled 2 in the diagram?

  1. a) internal carotid artery
  2. b) mental nerve
  3. c) cranial nerve XI (accessory)
  4. d) branch of the occipital artery
  5. e) cranial nerve VII (facial)

back 59

c

front 60

Which structure in the diagram allows for passage of nerves and blood vessels?

  1. a) B
  2. b) C
  3. c) D
  4. d) E
  5. e) F

back 60

c

front 61

Which structure in the diagram is the superior articular process?

  1. a) A
  2. b) B
  3. c) C
  4. d) D
  5. e) E

back 61

a

front 62

Which condition is characterized by an increase or exaggeration of the lumbar curve of the vertebral column?

  1. a) herniated disc
  2. b) scoliosis
  3. c) kyphosis
  4. d) lordosis
  5. e) spina bifida

back 62

d

front 63

Which condition is characterized by an increase in the thoracic curve of the vertebral column?

  1. a) herniated disc
  2. b) scoliosis
  3. c) kyphosis
  4. d) lordosis
  5. e) spina bifida

back 63

c

front 64

Which condition is characterized by a lateral bending of the vertebral column in the thoracic region?

  1. a) herniated disc
  2. b) scoliosis
  3. c) kyphosis
  4. d) lordosis
  5. e) spina bifida

back 64

b

front 65

Which condition is the protrusion of the nucleus pulposus posteriorly or into one of the adjacent vertebral bodies in the vertebral column?

  1. a) herniated disc
  2. b) scoliosis
  3. c) kyphosis
  4. d) lordosis
  5. e) spina bifida

back 65

a

front 66

Which of the following bones contains a sac that collects tears and passes them into the nasal cavity?

a) Maxilla

b) Sphenoid

c) Nasal

d) Ethmoid

e) Lacrimal

back 66

e

front 67

Which bones form the zygomatic arch?

a) temporal and zygomatic

b) sphenoid and maxilla

c) temporal and mandible

d) temporal and frontal

e) temporal and parietal

back 67

a

front 68

What are the three correct components of the nasal septum?

a) inferior nasal concha, vomer and lacrimal bone

b) vomer, superior nasal concha, and septal cartilage

c) inferior nasal concha, septal cartilage, perpendicular plate of ethmoid

d) vomer, septal cartilage, and perpendicular plate of ethmoid

e) vomer, septal cartilage, and crista galli of ethmoid

back 68

d

front 69

Sella turcica is a bony depression found in this cranial bone.

  1. a) Sphenoid
  2. b) Frontal
  3. c) Temporal
  4. d) Ethmoid
  5. e) Occipital

back 69

a

front 70

The pituitary gland is contained in a depression found in this cranial bone.

  1. a) Ethmoid
  2. b) Sphenoid
  3. c) Lacrimal
  4. d) Temporal
  5. e) Parietal

back 70

b