Question 1

Which of the following statements is true regarding the location of the center of gravity of the body?

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A)  It is 1 cm superior to the median sacral crest.
B)  It is 2 cm anterior to the sacral foramina.
C)  It is 1 cm posterior to the sacral promontory.
D)  It is 1 cm lateral to the sacroiliac joints of the pelvis.

Question 2

The largest foramen in the body is the foramen.

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The answer of The largest foramen in the body is...

Question 3

Describe the composition of the intervertebral discs.

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Intervertebral discs are composed of an ...

Question 4

What is the major function of the axial skeleton?

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A)  provide a space for the major digestive organs
B)  give the body resilience
C)  provide an attachment point for muscles that allow movement
D)  provide central support for the body and protect internal organs

Question 5

How are the pectoral and pelvic girdles structurally different? How is this difference reflected in their functions?

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The pectoral girdle moves freely across ...

Question 6

Which vertebral curvature abnormality is the most serious? Why?

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Scoliosis is the most serious ...

Question 7

Which of the following bones is not weight bearing?

Accepted Answer

A)  fibula
B)  femur
C)  tibia
D)  talus

Question 8

If the hyoid bone is not attached to another bone why is it so important?

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The hyoid acts as an attachment point fo...

Question 9

Which forms the largest portion of the coxal bone?

Accepted Answer

A)  pelvic
B)  ilium
C)  ischium
D)  pubis

Question 10

Describe how the arches of the foot are maintained.

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

Question 11

The pelvic girdle does not include the .

Accepted Answer

A)  ischium
B)  ilium
C)  pubis
D)  sacrum

Question 12

The "true wrist" or carpus consists of .

Accepted Answer

A)  the phalanges
B)  the styloid processes of the radius and ulna
C)  the metacarpals
D)  a group of eight short bones united by ligaments

Question 13

Which of the following is the abnormal curve often seen in pregnant women as they attempt to preserve their center of gravity toward the end of the pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  scoliosis
B)  kyphosis
C)  lordosis
D)  hunchback

Question 14

How do the first two cervical vertebrae differ from other cervical vertebrae? What are their functions?

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The atlas or C1 vertebra has no body.It ...

Question 15

The hyoid bone is unique because it .

Accepted Answer

A)  has no specific function
B)  is shaped like a plow
C)  is the only bone of the body that does not articulate with any other bone
D)  is covered with mucosa

Question 16

The antebrachium is composed of which of the following two bones?

Accepted Answer

A)  the humerus and the radius
B)  the scapula and the clavicle
C)  the humerus and the clavicle
D)  the radius and the ulna

Question 17

The is the primary bone in the septum of the nose.

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The answer of The is the primary bone in the...

Question 18

The pituitary gland is housed in the _.

Accepted Answer

A)  sinuses of the ethmoid
B)  sella turcica of the sphenoid
C)  vomer
D)  foramen lacerum

Question 19

Choose the statement that is most correct about orbits.

Accepted Answer

A)  The orbits contain only cranial bones.
B)  The orbits are made entirely of cartilage.
C)  The orbits are formed of both facial and cranial bones.
D)  The orbits contain only facial bones.

Question 20

The large fossa on the anterior aspect of the scapula is the _.

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Exam 7: The Skeleton

The antebrachium is composed of which of the following two bones?

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Which of the following statements is true regarding the location of the center of gravity of the body?

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The pituitary gland is housed in the _.

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How do the first two cervical vertebrae differ from other cervical vertebrae? What are their functions?

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Choose the statement that is most correct about orbits.

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Which forms the largest portion of the coxal bone?

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Which of the following is the abnormal curve often seen in pregnant women as they attempt to preserve their center of gravity toward the end of the pregnancy?

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How are the pectoral and pelvic girdles structurally different? How is this difference reflected in their functions?

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The largest foramen in the body is the foramen.

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Which of the following bones is not weight bearing?

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The is the primary bone in the septum of the nose.

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If the hyoid bone is not attached to another bone why is it so important?

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The "true wrist" or carpus consists of .

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The hyoid bone is unique because it .

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The large fossa on the anterior aspect of the scapula is the _.

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What is the major function of the axial skeleton?

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The pelvic girdle does not include the .

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Which vertebral curvature abnormality is the most serious? Why?

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Describe how the arches of the foot are maintained.

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Describe the composition of the intervertebral discs.

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