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A&P 1 (Test 3)

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show sphenoid bone The sella turcica of the sphenoid bone serves as an enclosure for the pituitary gland.  
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show nasal septum The vomer and ethmoid bones form the bony parts of the nasal septum. The vomer forms the inferior portion of the septum. The perpendicular plate of the ethmoid bone forms the superior portion of the septum.  
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show the skull, vertebral column, and rib cage  
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The ethmoid bone is composed of all of the following except the ________.   show
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The suture that connects the two parietal bones together is the ________.   show
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The hyoid bone is unique because it ________.   show
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show perpendicular plate  
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True / False The frontal bone articulates with the parietal bone by means of the sagittal suture.   show
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True/ False All of the bones of the skull, except the mandible, are united by sutures and are therefore immovable.   show
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True/ False The mastoid sinuses are located at a position in the skull where they are usually free from infections.   show
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True/ False The vomer along with the perpendicular plate of the ethmoid bone forms the bony part of the nasal septum.   show
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True/ False The temporal bone connects to the zygomatic bone via the temporal process of the temporal bone.   show
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show False (Mandible)  
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True/ False The pituitary gland is housed in a saddle-like depression in the temporal bone called the sella turcica.   show
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The bones in the skull have many different names but what are the boundaries of each bone? Where do they start and stop?   show
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Which of the following can be considered a function of the paranasal sinuses?   show
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Which of the bones of the skull would you also refer to as a cheekbone?   show
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show the temporal bones  
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show the nasal cavity  
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Which is the best description for the function of the cranial bones?   show
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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 ________.   show
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The sella turcica is part of the ________ bone and houses the ________ gland.   show
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show superior to the sella turcica  
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The axial skeleton includes _________.   show
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show squamous  
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show is the only bone of the body that does not articulate with any other bone.  
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Paranasal sinuses are found in which of these facial bones?   show
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show 22  
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show provide central support for the body and protect internal organs  
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which bone forms the anterior cranium?   show
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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 ________.   show
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The superior nasal concha is a part of which bone?   show
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Which part of the ethmoid bone forms the superior part of the nasal septum?   show
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show True  
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show True  
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True/ False There are seven cervical, twelve thoracic, and five lumbar vertebrae.   show
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show False  
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True/ False All vertebrae possess a body, a spine, and transverse foramina.   show
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True/ False The dens articulates with the occipital bone.   show
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show giving additional springiness and flexibility to the spine which absorbs shock  
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show cervical spine  
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The range of motion as well as the direction of motion for the various regions of the spine differs. This is due to variation in ________.   show
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show atlas  
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Along with support, the anterior longitudinal ligament of the vertebral column also acts to ________.   show
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What are the major functions of the intervertebral discs?   show
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Which of the following is an abnormal lateral curvature of the vertebral column often seen in the thoracic region?   show
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Which part of the vertebral column receives the most stress by bearing most of the weight of the body?   show
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Thoracic vertebrae differ from the other vertebrae in that they have ________.   show
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show lordosis  
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show The transverse processes do not have facets that articulate with the tubercles of the ribs.  
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show femur  
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show supination  
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True/ False Costal cartilages join most ribs to the sternum.   show
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True/ False The tubercle of a rib articulates with the transverse process of a vertebra.   show
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show True  
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show the jugular notch  
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show False  
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show the joint is relatively unstable and can easily dislocate  
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From the list below, select the least likely explanation for the relatively high mobility of the arms.   show
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show True  
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show True  
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show the hinge like motion of the forearm  
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The proximal end of the radius illustrates the relationship of form and function. The cup-like surface of the radial head articulates with the rounded shape of the capitulum. This forms a joint that allows for ________.   show
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The antebrachium is composed of which of the following two bones?   show
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The "true wrist" or carpus consists of ________.   show
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show True  
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True/ False The ischium articulates with both the ilium and the pubis forming the acetabulum.   show
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True/ False The femur is the largest and strongest bone in the body.   show
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show True  
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show medial cuneiform  
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show Fibula  
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show lateral malleolus  
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How many lumbar vertebrae are there in a typical adult skeleton?   show
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If a herniated disc in the lumbar region is treated by surgically removing the intervertebral disc and doing a bone graft between the adjoining vertebrae, one of the consequences might be _________.   show
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show Lumbar vertebrae  
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show Coccyx  
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show Atlas  
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show Thoracic vertebrae  
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show Atlas  
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_________: Allows the head to nod "no."   show
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What is the major function of the intervertebral discs?   show
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When you hit your elbow and say that you hit your "funny bone," you have actually hit a nerve that runs across the bone surface. Over which bone can this nerve be found?   show
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show maxillary bones  
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How many lumbar vertebrae are there in a typical adult skeleton?   show
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show 12 vertebrae  
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How many cervical vertebrae are there in a typical adult skeleton?   show
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Which bone acts as a brace to hold the arms out and away from the body?   show
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Which nerve that runs behind the medial epicondyle of the humerus at its distal end (at the elbow) is the cause of the painful, tingling sensation you experience when you hit your "funny bone"?   show
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How are the male and female pelves different?   show
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Qualities of a female pelvis.   show
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Qualities of a male pelvis.   show
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What structures allow the infant's head to be compressed slightly during birth and accommodate brain growth in the fetus and infant?   show
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show impaired head and neck movements  
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show the region of the temporal bone  
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show There is little risk of physically damaging the heart.  
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During CPR, the heart is compressed between which two bones?   show
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People who work at computer keyboards all day repeatedly flex their wrists and fingers and therefore become susceptible to carpal tunnel syndrome, a condition in which inflammation of tissue causes tingling and pain.   show
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True or False The most common site of fracture in the humerus is the anatomical neck.   show
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Which forms the largest portion of the coxal bone?   show
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show the amount of movement allowed by the joint  
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show the material binding the bones together, and whether a joint cavity is present.  
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show Diarthrosis  
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show amphiarthroses  
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In the classification of joints, which of the following is true?   show
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show True  
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Diarthrotic describes _________ .   show
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show syndesmosis  
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Fibrous joints are classified as ________.   show
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show cartilaginous joint  
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A joint united by dense fibrocartilaginous tissue that usually permits a slight degree of movement is a ________.   show
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show cartilaginous joints where hyaline cartilage unites the ends of bones  
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show the hip and shoulder  
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The ______ and carpometacarpal joints of the palm (and equivalents in the foot) form plane joints that allow for only short nonaxial gliding movements.   show
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show opposition  
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Which of the following is NOT a factor that contributes to joint stability?   show
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Which of the following is one difference between bursae and tendon sheaths?   show
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show ball-and-socket joints  
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show False The origin is attached to the immovable or less movable bone; the insertion is attached to the movable bone.  
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Which movement increases the angle between articulating bones?   show
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show shoulder  
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show bursae  
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What are menisci?   show
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What is moving a limb away from the median plane of the body along the frontal plane called?   show
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show feet  
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show plantar flexion  
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T/F. The only movement allowed between the first two cervical vertebrae is flexion.   show
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T/F Supination is the movement of the forearm in which the palm of the hand is turned from posterior to anterior.   show
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show True  
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show  
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