$$5 \times 3 = 15$$ phalanges per hand, $$15 \times 2 = 30$$ phalanges in both hands

$$7 \text{ pairs} \times 2 = 14$$ ribs

Question 1

Which of the following bones is NOT part of the axial skeleton?

Accepted Answer

Femur

Question 2

A patient presents with a cleft palate. Which anatomical structure failed to fuse properly during development?

Accepted Answer

Maxilla

Question 3

Which suture connects the parietal bones to the frontal bone?

Accepted Answer

Coronal suture

Question 4

A football player suffers a herniated intervertebral disc in the lumbar region. What is the primary function of the intervertebral discs?

Accepted Answer

Shock absorption and flexibility of the spine

Question 5

Which region of the vertebral column contains vertebrae with transverse foramina?

Accepted Answer

Cervical

Question 6

A patient is diagnosed with kyphosis. Which of the following best describes this condition?

Accepted Answer

Exaggerated thoracic curvature

Question 7

Which of the following joints is classified as a synovial joint and allows for the greatest range of motion?

Accepted Answer

Shoulder (glenohumeral) joint

Question 8

The pelvic girdle is formed by which bones?

Accepted Answer

Two coxal bones and the sacrum

Question 9

Which of the following movements is an example of angular movement at a synovial joint?

Accepted Answer

Abduction

Question 10

A patient with osteoporosis is more likely to suffer which type of fracture in the appendicular skeleton?

Accepted Answer

Hip fracture

Question 11

Which of the following best describes the function of the hyoid bone?

Accepted Answer

Serves as an attachment for tongue and neck muscles

Question 12

Which of the following formulas correctly represents the total number of phalanges in both hands?

Accepted Answer

$$5 	imes 3 = 15$$ phalanges per hand, $$15 	imes 2 = 30$$ phalanges in both hands

Question 13

Which ligament is responsible for connecting the anterior and posterior longitudinal aspects of the vertebral column?

Accepted Answer

Ligamentum flavum

Question 14

A patient presents with stenosis of the lumbar spine. What is the most likely consequence?

Accepted Answer

Narrowing of the vertebral canal

Question 15

Which of the following bones forms the posterior part of the hard palate?

Accepted Answer

Palatine bone

Question 16

Which of the following equations correctly calculates the total number of ribs that articulate directly with the sternum?

Accepted Answer

$$7 	ext{ pairs} 	imes 2 = 14$$ ribs

Question 17

Which of the following is a function of synovial fluid in synovial joints?

Accepted Answer

Reduces friction between articular surfaces

Question 18

Which of the following bones is part of the pectoral girdle?

Accepted Answer

Scapula

Question 19

A patient is unable to supinate their forearm. Which movement is affected?

Accepted Answer

Turning the palm upward

Question 20

Which of the following best describes a symphysis joint?

Accepted Answer

Bones united by fibrocartilage and slightly movable

Anatomy & Physiology Study Notes: Axial and Appendicular Skeleton, and Joints

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