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Skeletal

Chapter 7

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Bones are multifunctional.
The number of bones in the skeletal system is variable, because some people have extra bones in skull sutures or tendons
The axial skeleton includes the skull, hyoid bone, thoracic cage, and vertebral column.
The sternum is part of the axial skeleton
The pituitary gland is located in the sella turcica.
The hard palate is composed of the maxillary and palatine bones.
The zygomatic arch is composed of processes of the zygomatic and temporal bones
Which of the following bones is not part of the orbit of the skull? Vomer
Bacteria infecting the mucous membranes in the air cells of the mastoid process most likely spread from the middle ear
A cleft palate results from incomplete development of the maxillae.
Which of the following sutures might close as late as age six? Frontal
The primary curves of the vertebral column are the thoracic and sacral curvatures.
The hip bones include the ilium, the ischium, and pubis.
The atlas is one of the cervical vertebrae.
Ribs that join the sternum directly by costal cartilages are called true ribs.
A sternal puncture is often employed to obtain a sample of red bone marrow.
The sternal angle is a clinical landmark commonly used to locate a particular rib.
The clavicles hold the shoulders in place and provide attachments for muscles of the back, chest, and upper limbs.
The three borders of the scapula are called the superior, axillary, and vertebral borders.
Phalanges are finger and toe bones.
The capitulum and trochlea are located at the distal end of the humerus.
The components of the pelvic girdle are called A. hip bones. B. coxal bones. C. innominate bones. D. pelvic bones. E. all of the above.
The acetabulum is a depression in the hip bone that receives the head of the femur.
Which of the following describes a female's pelvis compared to a male's pelvis? A cavity that is wider in all dimensions, with lighter bones.
Which of the following describes the female pelvis compared to that of the male The distance between the female ischial spines is greater
The femur A. is the longest bone in the body. B. extends from the hip to the knee. C. has a large, rounded head. D. articulates with the patella. E. all of the above.
The talus, calcaneus, navicular, cuboid, and lateral, intermediate, and cuneiform bones are all part of the foot
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