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axilary and adominal

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Which of the following is not part of the axial division of the skeletal system? pectoral girdle
Which of the following is a function of the axial skeleton? provides an attachment for muscles that move the head, neck, and trunk provides an attachment for muscles involved in respiration B and C
The foramen magnum is found in the ________ bone occipital
The suture that forms the articulation of the parietal bones with the frontal bone is the ________ suture coronal
The calvaria (or skullcap) is formed by the ________ bones frontal, parietal, and occipital
Each of the following bones is a component of the orbital complex, except the ________ bone nasal
The zygomatic arch is formed by the union of processes from which two bones? temporal and zygomatic
The external acoustic meatus is a foramen in which skull bone temporal
The prominent bulge just posterior and inferior to the external auditory meatus is the mastoid process
Which of these is not one of bones of the face? frontal
Each of the following landmarks is associated with the occipital bone except the petrous process.
The superior and inferior temporal lines mark the points of attachment for muscles that close the mouth
What organ is located in the lacrimal fossa? tear gland
A point of attachment for muscles that rotate or extend the head is the mastoid process
Ligaments that support the hyoid bone are attached to the styloid process
The facial nerve (N. VII) passes through internal acoustic meatus and then through the stylomastoid foramen
The suture that forms the articulation of the two parietal bones is the ________ suture. sagittal
The lower jaw articulates with the temporal bone at the mandibular fossa
Each of the following is associated with the temporal bone, except the sella turcica
The hypophyseal fossa of the sella turcica contains the ________ gland pituitary
Each of the following structures is associated with the sphenoid bone, except the cribriform plate.¡
A membrane that stabilizes the position of the brain is attached to the crista galli
The bony roof of the mouth is formed by the ________ bone(s) palatine and maxillary A and C
Nerves carrying sensory information from the lips and the chin pass through the mental foramina
A nerve that carries sensory information from the teeth and gums of the lower jaw passes through the mandibular foramen
The hyoid bone All
A skull bone that could be described as looking like a bat with wings extended is the sphenoid
The nasal complex consists of all of the following bones, except the zygomatic
The nasal conchae create turbulence in the nasal passageways
The paranasal sinuses are located in all of the following bones, except the zygomatic
Which of the following statements about the functions of the paranasal sinuses is false? None of the above all are true.
Each of the following statements concerning the development of the skull is true, except that the bones of the skull develop from a single ossification focus
The anterior fontanel is located both A and B
The four curves of the adult spinal column are not all present at birth. Which of the following are the secondary curves, those that do not appear until several months later? cervical and lumbar
An exaggerated lateral curvature is termed scoliosis
The four spinal curves include all but one of the following. Identify the exception axial
The odontoid process is found on the axis
The vertebra prominens is another name for the ________ vertebra. seventh cervical
The ribs articulate with the thoracic vertebrae
The vertebral column contains ________ thoracic vertebrae. 12
Thoracic vertebrae can be distinguished from other vertebrae by the presence of facets for the articulation of ribs
The vertebral column contains ________ lumbar vertebrae 5
Which of the following are distinctive features of thoracic vertebrae All
Which of these types of vertebrae and their numbers is not correct? sacral-1
All of the following are true of the sacrum, except that it articulates with the second and third lumbar vertebrae.
The ribs articulate with the ________ of the vertebrae transverse processes
Humans normally have ________ pairs of ribs. 12
The costal groove is located on the interior surface. marks the path of blood vessels. B and C
The part of the sternum that articulates with the clavicles is the manubrium
The true ribs are ribs 1-7. also called vertebrosternal ribs. A and B
How many bones make up the axial skeleton? 80
The skull contains ________ bones. 22
Gesturing no with the head depends on the structure(s) of which cervical vertebrae? Atlas and axis
The role(s) of the sinuses include making the skull lighter. production of mucus that moistens and cleans the air A and B
Sutures can be found at all of the joints of an adult skull, except between the mandible and the cranium
The vertebral arch is formed by the pedicles and the laminae
The most significant skull growth occurs before the age of 5
The term for undersized head is microcephaly
_______ curves of the spine develop late in fetal development. Primary
The part of the vertebrae that transfers weight along the axis of the vertebral column is the vertebral body
Most mammals, including humans and giraffes, have ________ cervical vertebrae 7
As you move caudally along the spinal column, A and B only (the vertebral)
All of the following are true of lumbar vertebrae, except that the vertebral bodies are delicate.
The sternum contains All
Ossification of the sternum is not complete until at least age 25
While performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on an unconscious person, you are careful to position your hands correctly to avoid damage to the rips and xiphoid process A and C
The sacrum protects these organs all
The bony portion of the nasal septum is formed by the perpendicular plate of the ethmoid and vomer bones
Of the following bones, which is unpaired? vomer
The styloid process, zygomatic process, and auditory ossicles are associated with the temporal bone
The membranous areas between the cranial bones of the fetal skull are fontanels.
The hyoid bone is suspended by ________ ligaments stylohyoid
The function of the hyoid bone is to support the larynx. anchor the tongue muscles. A and B
Identify the structure the occipital bone surrounds foramen magnum
Fibrous connective tissue called ________ accommodates brain growth in infants. fontanels
Vertebrae of the E=B and C
Lumbar vertebrae are ________ massive and ________ mobile most; least
A bent nasal septum that slows or prevents sinus drainage is known clinically as a ________ septum. deviated
The smallest facial bones are the lacrimal bones.
Ridges that anchor muscles that stabilize the head are the inferior and superior nuchal lines.
The________ passes through the ________. internal jugular vein; jugular foramen
The primary spinal curves accommodate the thoracic and abdominopelvic viscera.
Which of these spinal deformities is correctly matched? All are correctly matched
The ligamentum nuchae helps to hold the head in an upright position
The widest intervertebral discs are found in the ________ region lumbar
Damage to the temporal bone would most likely affect the sense of Balance and hearing
Which bone(s) include(s) a manubrium? sternum
If there were no paranasal sinuses, all of the following would be true, except the ability to sneeze would be impaired
As you proceed from the head down the vertebral column A and B only
Jack gets into a fight and is punched in the nose. Which of the following bones might be fractured? ethmoid bone
The alveolar process of the mandible supports the lower teeth.
Which bone has foramina for the olfactory nerves 5
Identify the sphenoid bone. 2
Identify the internal occipital crest 3
Which structure encloses the pituitary gland? 6
What is the name of the structure labeled 8 foramen ovale
Identify the structure labeled 7 pedicle
Which structure contacts the intervertebral disc? 6
Identify the structure labeled 1 pedicle
Where is the spinal cord located? 5
Identify the structure labeled 2 lamina
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