Question 1

Which bone is NOT part of the axial skeleton?

Accepted Answer

Scapula

Question 2

The sagittal suture articulates which bones?

Accepted Answer

Right and left parietal bones

Question 3

Which feature distinguishes cervical vertebrae from other vertebrae?

Accepted Answer

Transverse foramina

Question 4

A patient presents with increased lateral curvature of the spine. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Scoliosis

Question 5

Which bone forms the posterior portion of the hard palate?

Accepted Answer

Palatine bone

Question 6

The mandible is unique among facial bones because:

Accepted Answer

It is the only movable bone of the skull

Question 7

Which vertebra allows the head to nod 'yes'?

Accepted Answer

Atlas (C1)

Question 8

Which ribs are classified as 'floating ribs'?

Accepted Answer

Ribs 11-12

Question 9

Which bone does NOT articulate with any other bone?

Accepted Answer

Hyoid bone

Question 10

Which of the following is a primary curve of the vertebral column present at birth?

Accepted Answer

Thoracic curve

Question 11

The pectoral girdle consists of which bones?

Accepted Answer

Clavicle and scapula

Question 12

Which bone is lateral in the forearm when in anatomical position?

Accepted Answer

Radius

Question 13

Which carpal bone is most likely to fracture when someone falls on an outstretched hand?

Accepted Answer

Scaphoid

Question 14

Which bone forms the heel of the foot?

Accepted Answer

Calcaneus

Question 15

Which pelvic feature is wider in females to accommodate childbirth?

Accepted Answer

Greater sciatic notch

Question 16

Which bone is NOT part of the pelvic girdle?

Accepted Answer

Femur

Question 17

A patient with a fracture of the mental foramen would have damage to which bone?

Accepted Answer

Mandible

Question 18

Which suture separates the occipital bone from the parietal bones?

Accepted Answer

Lambdoid suture

Question 19

Which vertebra has a projection called the dens, allowing rotation of the head?

Accepted Answer

Axis (C2)

Question 20

If a patient has a herniated intervertebral disc, which structure is most likely protruding?

Accepted Answer

Nucleus pulposus

The Skeletal System: Structure, Divisions, and Key Features

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