Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Femur

Question 2

Which cranial bone contains the cribriform plate, which plays a role in olfaction?

Accepted Answer

Ethmoid bone

Question 3

What is the function of fontanelles in a newborn's skull?

Accepted Answer

To allow for rapid brain growth and ease passage through the birth canal

Question 4

Which of the following best describes a suture in the human skull?

Accepted Answer

A non-movable joint between two cranial bones

Question 5

Which acronym refers to a disorder involving pain and dysfunction of the jaw joint?

Accepted Answer

TMJ

Question 6

Which bone forms the lower jaw and is the only movable bone of the skull?

Accepted Answer

Mandible

Question 7

Which of the following is a function of the paranasal sinuses?

Accepted Answer

Lighten the weight of the skull and help warm and moisten inhaled air

Question 8

Which vertebral region has the greatest flexibility and is most prone to herniated discs?

Accepted Answer

Lumbar

Question 9

Which vertebral curves are considered primary curves, and when do they develop?

Accepted Answer

Thoracic and sacral; develop before birth

Question 10

A patient presents with abnormal lateral curvature of the spine. Which condition is most likely?

Accepted Answer

Scoliosis

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

$$\displaystyle 7$$

Question 12

Which part of the sternum is most likely to fracture during improper administration of CPR?

Accepted Answer

Xiphoid process

Question 13

Which vertebrae have transverse foramina and allow passage of the vertebral arteries?

Accepted Answer

Cervical vertebrae

Question 14

Which of the following best describes the function of intervertebral discs?

Accepted Answer

Absorb shock and allow flexibility in the vertebral column

Question 15

Which equation represents the total number of thoracic vertebrae in the human body?

Accepted Answer

$$\displaystyle 12$$

Question 16

Which bone forms the posterior part of the hard palate?

Accepted Answer

Palatine bone

Question 17

Which of the following is a distinguishing feature of the atlas (C1) vertebra?

Accepted Answer

It lacks a vertebral body and allows nodding of the head

Question 18

Which equation represents the number of vertebral regions in the human spine?

Accepted Answer

$$\displaystyle 5$$

Question 19

Which of the following bones forms the superior portion of the orbit?

Accepted Answer

Frontal bone

Question 20

Which of the following is a function of the hyoid bone?

Accepted Answer

Provides attachment for tongue and neck muscles

Axial Skeleton: Skull and Vertebral Column Study Guide

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