Question 1

The large foramen that serves as a passageway for the medulla of the brain and the accessory nerve (XI) isthe

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A)   foramen lacerum.
B)   foramen rotundum.
C)   carotid canal.
D)   jugular foramen.
E)   foramen magnum.F) A) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 2

The optic nerve passes through which structure?

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A)   superior orbital fissure
B)   inferior orbital fissure
C)   optic canal
D)   internal optic meatus
E)   external acoustic meatusF) A) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 3

The calvaria (or skullcap)  is formed by the ________ bones.

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A)   frontal, temporal, and parietal
B)   frontal, parietal, and occipital
C)   temporal, parietal, and occipital
D)   frontal, temporal, and occipital
E)   frontal, temporal, parietal, and occipitalF) B) and C)
G) All of the above

Question 4

Humans normally have ________ pairs of ribs.

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A)   2
B)   6
C)   10
D)   12
E)   24F) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 5

Which of the following is a function of the axial skeleton?

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A)   provides an attachment for muscles that move the appendicular skeleton
B)   provides an attachment for muscles that move the head, neck, and trunk
C)   provides an attachment for muscles involved in breathing
D)   provides protection for the brain and spinal cord
E)   All of the answers are correct.F) A) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 6

Figure 7-2 Typical Vertebra (inferior view) 
 
Use Figure 7-2 to answer the following questions:
-Identify the structure labeled "7."

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A)   transverse process
B)   lamina
C)   pedicle
D)   vertebral body
E)   spinous processF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 7

Each of the following statements concerning the development of the skull is true except that

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A)   all the bones of the skull develop from one single ossification center.
B)   at birth the cranial bones are connected by areas of fibrous connective tissue.
C)   the growth of the cranium is usually coordinated with the growth of the brain.
D)   the skulls of infants and adults differ in shape and structure of the skeletal elements.
E)   the most significant growth of the skull occurs before the age of 5.F) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 8

Which statement(s)  about the functions of the paranasal sinuses is/are not true?

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A)   They provide an extensive area of mucous epithelium.
B)   They make skull bones lighter.
C)   The mucus they secrete enters the oral cavities.
D)   They support cilia that move the mucus.
E)   They are located in the sphenoid, ethmoid, frontal, palatine and maxillae.F) C) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 9

Caroline goes to the doctor complaining of ear pain and fever. The doctor notices that the ear infectionisnot limited to the middle and inner ear but has traveled posteriorly. Explain where the infection has likely traveled, how it was able to move beyond the inner ear, and what additional symptoms she may exhibit with the infection.

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Question 10

The floor of the orbital complex is formed mainly by the

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A)   maxilla.
B)   ethmoid.
C)   zygomatic.
D)   sphenoid.
E)   frontal.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 11

The four spinal curves include all but one of the following. Identify the exception.

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A)   thoracic
B)   cervical
C)   lumbar
D)   axial
E)   sacralF) C) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 12

Figure 7-1 Floor of the Cranial Cavity
 
Use Figure 7-1 to answer the following questions:
-Which bone structure has foramina for the olfactory nerves?

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A)   1
B)   2
C)   3
D)   8
E)   5F) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 13

Successive vertebrae articulate at facets on the inferior articular processes of the superior vertebra andfacets on the ________ of the adjacent inferior vertebrae.

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A)   dens
B)   pedicles
C)   lamellae
D)   transverse processes
E)   superior articular processesF) A) and C)
G) None of the above

Question 14

The auditory ossicles are housed in which cranial bone?

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A)   sphenoid
B)   ethmoid
C)   zygomatic
D)   temporal
E)   lacrimalF) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 15

The sacrum consists of how many fused bones?

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A)   7
B)   5
C)   4
D)   3
E)   6F) B) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 16

Which of the following is not true regarding the axial skeleton?

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A)   has 80 bones
B)   includes the skull
C)   includes the pelvic and pectoral girdles
D)   includes auditory ossicles
E)   includes the thoracic cageF) B) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 17

The second cervical vertebra is called the

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A)   primum.
B)   atlas.
C)   axis.
D)   cervix.
E)   apex.F) B) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 18

Ligaments that support the hyoid bone are attached to the

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A)   styloid process.
B)   mastoid process.
C)   palatine process.
D)   coronoid process.
E)   zygomatic process.F) D) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 19

The skull and vertebral column are part of the ________ skeleton.

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A)   axial
B)   apical
C)   appendicular
D)   articulated
E)   sagittalF) B) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 20

The nasal conchae

Accepted Answer

A)   attach muscles that move the eye.
B)   contain the nerves for olfaction.
C)   create turbulence in the nasal passageways.
D)   protect the pituitary gland.
E)   attach muscles that move the mouth.F) A) and C)
G) D) and E)

Exam 7: The Axial Skeleton

Figure 7-1 Floor of the Cranial Cavity Use Figure 7-1 to answer the following questions: -Which bone structure has foramina for the olfactory nerves?

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Which of the following is a function of the axial skeleton?

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The large foramen that serves as a passageway for the medulla of the brain and the accessory nerve (XI) isthe

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The skull and vertebral column are part of the ________ skeleton.

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Humans normally have ________ pairs of ribs.

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The four spinal curves include all but one of the following. Identify the exception.

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The auditory ossicles are housed in which cranial bone?

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Successive vertebrae articulate at facets on the inferior articular processes of the superior vertebra andfacets on the ________ of the adjacent inferior vertebrae.

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Which of the following is not true regarding the axial skeleton?

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Ligaments that support the hyoid bone are attached to the

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Which statement(s) about the functions of the paranasal sinuses is/are not true?

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Figure 7-2 Typical Vertebra (inferior view) Use Figure 7-2 to answer the following questions: -Identify the structure labeled "7."

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The optic nerve passes through which structure?

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The sacrum consists of how many fused bones?

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Figure 7-1 Floor of the Cranial Cavity Use Figure 7-1 to answer the following questions: -Which bone structure has foramina for the olfactory nerves?

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Which of the following is a function of the axial skeleton?

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