Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Stores calcium and phosphate for metabolic needs

Question 2

A patient suffers a fracture to the occipital condyle. Which function is most likely to be impaired?

Accepted Answer

Ability to nod the head 'yes'

Question 3

Which bone is NOT part of the cranium?

Accepted Answer

Mandible

Question 4

The paranasal sinuses are found in all of the following bones EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Zygomatic

Question 5

Which suture separates the parietal bones from the occipital bone?

Accepted Answer

Lambdoid suture

Question 6

A newborn's skull contains fontanels. What is the primary function of these structures?

Accepted Answer

Allow for rapid brain growth and passage through the birth canal

Question 7

Which vertebral region contains vertebrae with transverse foramina?

Accepted Answer

Cervical

Question 8

A patient presents with an exaggerated lumbar curve. What is the clinical term for this condition?

Accepted Answer

Lordosis

Question 9

Which of the following best describes the difference between primary and secondary spinal curves?

Accepted Answer

Primary curves develop before birth; secondary curves develop after birth

Question 10

The articulation between the atlas (C1) and the axis (C2) allows for which head movement?

Accepted Answer

Shaking 'no'

Question 11

Which bone forms the posterior portion of the hard palate?

Accepted Answer

Palatine

Question 12

A patient has difficulty breathing due to a deformity in the thoracic cage. Which of the following is a function of the thoracic cage that explains this symptom?

Accepted Answer

It serves as an attachment site for muscles involved in respiration

Question 13

Which of the following bones does NOT contribute to the formation of the orbit?

Accepted Answer

Mandible

Question 14

The dens (odontoid process) is a feature of which vertebra?

Accepted Answer

Axis (C2)

Question 15

Which of the following best explains why the lumbar vertebrae have the largest vertebral bodies?

Accepted Answer

They support the greatest amount of body weight

Question 16

A patient with a fractured hyoid bone would most likely have difficulty with which function?

Accepted Answer

Swallowing

Question 17

Which of the following equations correctly represents the total number of bones in the adult vertebral column?

Accepted Answer

$7 + 12 + 5 + 1 + 1 = 26$

Question 18

Which of the following is a paired facial bone?

Accepted Answer

Maxilla

Question 19

A patient with a deviated nasal septum most likely has a defect in which bone?

Accepted Answer

Vomer

Question 20

Which of the following best describes the function of the paranasal sinuses?

Accepted Answer

They reduce the weight of the skull and allow for resonance of the voice

The Skeletal System: Axial Division – Structure and Function

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