Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a component of the axial skeleton?

Accepted Answer

Clavicle

Question 2

The main function of the axial skeleton is to:

Accepted Answer

Protect and support vital organs

Question 3

The skull bones are primarily connected by:

Accepted Answer

Joints called sutures

Question 4

The foramen magnum is found in which bone?

Accepted Answer

Occipital

Question 5

A patient with a pituitary tumor may have symptoms due to compression of the sella turcica. In which bone is the sella turcica located?

Accepted Answer

Sphenoid bone

Question 6

Which bone does NOT articulate directly with another bone?

Accepted Answer

Hyoid

Question 7

The axis (C2) vertebra is unique because it contains the:

Accepted Answer

Odontoid process (dens)

Question 8

Which movement is primarily allowed by the atlas (C1) and axis (C2) vertebrae?

Accepted Answer

Rotation of the head

Question 9

The thoracic cage protects all the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Brain

Question 10

True ribs are defined as ribs that:

Accepted Answer

Are ribs 1–7

Question 11

Floating ribs are:

Accepted Answer

Ribs 11–12

Question 12

The sternum is made of which three parts?

Accepted Answer

Manubrium, body, xiphoid process

Question 13

The appendicular skeleton consists of:

Accepted Answer

Limbs and girdles

Question 14

The pectoral girdle is made of:

Accepted Answer

Clavicle and scapula

Question 15

The glenoid cavity belongs to which bone?

Accepted Answer

Scapula

Question 16

The clavicle's medial end articulates with the:

Accepted Answer

Sternum

Question 17

The surgical neck of the humerus is clinically important because:

Accepted Answer

It is the site of most fractures

Question 18

The olecranon process is located on the:

Accepted Answer

Ulna

Question 19

The wrist (carpus) contains how many bones?

Accepted Answer

8

Question 20

The acetabulum is the deep socket for the:

Accepted Answer

Femur

Axial and Appendicular Skeleton: Structure and Function Study Guide

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