Multiple Choice
Which of the following is not part of the ethmoid bone?
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7. The Skeletal System
Introduction to the Skeleton
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Which of the following is not part of the vertebral column?
A
Cervical vertebrae
B
Lumbar vertebrae
C
Thoracic vertebrae
D
Femur
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Understand the structure of the vertebral column, which is composed of different types of vertebrae: cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral, and coccygeal.
Identify the regions of the vertebral column: cervical vertebrae are located in the neck, thoracic vertebrae are in the upper back, and lumbar vertebrae are in the lower back.
Recognize that the femur is a bone in the leg, specifically the thigh, and is not part of the vertebral column.
Compare the listed options with the anatomical structure of the vertebral column to determine which one does not belong.
Conclude that the femur is not part of the vertebral column, as it is a separate bone located in the lower limb.
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