Question 1

The sphenoid bone is sometimes referred to as a "key stone" of the skull.This is due to the fact that ________.

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A)   the sphenoid is wedged in the superior most portion of the skull and supports all of the other bones below (excluding the mandible) 
B)   the intricate shape of the sphenoid makes it critical to the district characteristics of the individual human face
C)   the sphenoid is in the center of the skull and it articulates (joins)  with all of the other bones of the skull (excluding the mandible) 
D)   the sphenoid bone is solid like a stone and provides the strength necessary to support the skullE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 2

The heel bone is called the ________.

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The answer of The heel bone is called the ________....

Question 3

The vomer along with the perpendicular plate of the ethmoid bone forms the bony part of the nasal septum.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The superior orbital fissure is formed in the sphenoid bone,whereas the inferior orbital fissure is formed between the sphenoid and ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   maxilla
B)   lacrimal
C)   palatine
D)   ethmoidE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

The styloid process of the ________ points to the thumb.

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The answer of The styloid process of the ________ points...

Question 6

The frontal bone articulates with the parietal bone by means of the sagittal suture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The dens articulates with the occipital bone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The ________ is the bone confined to the septum of the nose.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________ is the bone confined to...

Question 9

Which bone acts as a moveable base for the tongue?

Accepted Answer

A)   zygomatic bone
B)   palatine
C)   hyoid bone
D)   mandibleE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 10

You are a school nurse in a middle school.You are responsible for screening the children for scoliosis.What is involved in this screening?

Accepted Answer

Scoliosis literally means "twisted disea...

Question 11

The lacrimal bone contains a grove that forms part of lacrimal fossa.Along with the soft tissue of the lacrimal sac,these structures drain tears from the eye into the nasal passage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The shallow socket of the shoulder joint restricts the movement of the humerus but does increase the stability of the joint.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The ischium articulates with both the ilium and the pubis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Identify the arches of the foot and describe how they are maintained.

Accepted Answer

There are three arches: the medial and l...

Question 15

The glenohumeral joint that articulates the humerus to the pectoral girdle is a highly mobile joint.This mobility comes at a cost because ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   these type of joints are harder to control and coordinate
B)   muscles that span this mobile joint will only provide a reduced amount of power
C)   the joint is relatively unstable and can easily dislocate
D)   the blood vessels that lead to the arm and hand can easily be cut off by the free range of motionE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 16

The sella turcica is part of the ________ bone and houses the ________ gland.

Accepted Answer

A)   ethmoid; thymus
B)   sphenoid; pituitary
C)   ethmoid; pituitary
D)   sphenoid; thymussE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Match the following:
-This bone houses the apparatus of the internal and middle ear.

Accepted Answer

A)  Maxillae
B)  Temporal bones
C)  Sphenoid
D)  Lacrimal bonesE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A)  A
B)  D
C)  B
D)  C
E)  EF) None of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 7: The Skeleton

The ________ is the bone confined to the septum of the nose.

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

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The dens articulates with the occipital bone.

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The sella turcica is part of the ________ bone and houses the ________ gland.

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Identify the arches of the foot and describe how they are maintained.

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You are a school nurse in a middle school.You are responsible for screening the children for scoliosis.What is involved in this screening?

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The lacrimal bone contains a grove that forms part of lacrimal fossa.Along with the soft tissue of the lacrimal sac,these structures drain tears from the eye into the nasal passage.

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

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Which bone acts as a moveable base for the tongue?

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Match the following: -This bone houses the apparatus of the internal and middle ear.

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The superior orbital fissure is formed in the sphenoid bone,whereas the inferior orbital fissure is formed between the sphenoid and ________.

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The frontal bone articulates with the parietal bone by means of the sagittal suture.

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The glenohumeral joint that articulates the humerus to the pectoral girdle is a highly mobile joint.This mobility comes at a cost because ________.

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The styloid process of the ________ points to the thumb.

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The shallow socket of the shoulder joint restricts the movement of the humerus but does increase the stability of the joint.

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The ischium articulates with both the ilium and the pubis.

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

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The vomer along with the perpendicular plate of the ethmoid bone forms the bony part of the nasal septum.

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The sphenoid bone is sometimes referred to as a "key stone" of the skull.This is due to the fact that ________.

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The heel bone is called the ________.

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