Question 1

The "true wrist" or carpus consists of .

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A)   the styloid processes of the radius and ulna
B)   a group of eight short bones united by ligaments
C)   the phalanges
D)   the metacarpalsE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 2

What is the function of the lumbar curvature?

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It positions the weight of the...

Question 3

The dens articulates with the axis.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Figure 7.1
Using Figure 7.1, match the following:
-The smallest short bone in the hand is the _ .

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The answer of  Figure 7.1
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Question 5

Figure 7.1
Using Figure 7.1, match the following:
-Contains the joint that allows you to rotate your head "no."

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The answer of  Figure 7.1
Using Figure 7.1, match the...

Question 6

Costal cartilages join most ribs to the sternum.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The temporal bone connects to the zygomatic bone via the temporal process of the temporal bone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which vertebral curvature abnormality is the most serious? Why?

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Scoliosis is the most serious ...

Question 9

The tubercle of a rib articulates with the transverse process of a vertebra.

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 10

A skeleton was found in a wooded area. It was brought to a forensic medicine laboratory for identification. The first thing the coroner did was determine the age, sex, and possible size of the person. What was examined in order to get this information?

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By examining the shape of the pelvic inlet, the depth of the iliac fossa, the characteristics of the ilium, and the angle inferior to the pubic symphysis, one could determine the sex. Also significant for determining the sex of the skeleton are the position of the acetabulum, the shape of the obturator foramen, and the general design of the ischium. To determine the age of the individual, bone density, the status of growth plates, and markings are important. The markings where muscles were attached will reveal information about the mass and the general shape of the person.

Question 11

Along with support, the anterior ligament of the vertebral column also acts to _ .

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A)   hold the discs in place
B)   protect the spinal cord
C)   prevent hyperextension of the spine
D)   hold the spine erectE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 12

The antebrachium is composed of which of the following two bones?

Accepted Answer

A)   the radius and the ulna
B)   the humerus and the radius
C)   the scapula and the clavicle
D)   the humerus and the clavicleE) A) and B)
F) C) and D) A

Question 13

The hyoid bone is unique because it .

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A)   is the only irregular bone found in the neck
B)   is composed of three bones joined together
C)   is the only bone formed by the fusion of right and left halves
D)   is the only bone of the body that does not articulate with any other boneE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Which of the following bones is not weight bearing?

Accepted Answer

A)   femur
B)   talus
C)   tibia
D)   fibulaE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 15

The largest foramen in the body is the foramen.

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The answer of The largest foramen in the body is...

Question 16

The pituitary gland is housed in a saddlelike depression in the temporal bone called the sella turcica.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

How are the pectoral and pelvic girdles structurally different? How is this difference reflected in their functions?

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The pectoral girdle moves freely across ...

Question 18

Which bone is in direct contact with the first metatarsal?

Accepted Answer

A)   medial cuneiform
B)   cuboid
C)   calcaneus
D)   lateral cuneiformE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 19

What is the major function of the intervertebral discs?

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A)   absorb shock
B)   string the vertebrae together
C)   prevent hyperextension
D)   prevent hyperextension of the spineE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 20

Identify the arches of the foot and describe how they are maintained.

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There are three arches: the medial and l...

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The "true wrist" or carpus consists of .

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What is the function of the lumbar curvature?

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It positions the weight of the...
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The dens articulates with the axis.

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Figure 7.1 Using Figure 7.1, match the following: -The smallest short bone in the hand is the _ .

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Figure 7.1 Using Figure 7.1, match the following: -Contains the joint that allows you to rotate your head "no."

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Costal cartilages join most ribs to the sternum.

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The temporal bone connects to the zygomatic bone via the temporal process of the temporal bone.

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Which vertebral curvature abnormality is the most serious? Why?

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Scoliosis is the most serious ...
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The tubercle of a rib articulates with the transverse process of a vertebra.

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A skeleton was found in a wooded area. It was brought to a forensic medicine laboratory for identification. The first thing the coroner did was determine the age, sex, and possible size of the person. What was examined in order to get this information?

Along with support, the anterior ligament of the vertebral column also acts to _ .

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The antebrachium is composed of which of the following two bones?

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The hyoid bone is unique because it .

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Which of the following bones is not weight bearing?

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The largest foramen in the body is the foramen.

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The pituitary gland is housed in a saddlelike depression in the temporal bone called the sella turcica.

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How are the pectoral and pelvic girdles structurally different? How is this difference reflected in their functions?

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The pectoral girdle moves freely across ...
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Which bone is in direct contact with the first metatarsal?

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What is the major function of the intervertebral discs?

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Identify the arches of the foot and describe how they are maintained.

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There are three arches: the medial and l...
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The "true wrist" or carpus consists of .

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What is the function of the lumbar curvature?

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The dens articulates with the axis.

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Figure 7.1 Using Figure 7.1, match the following: -The smallest short bone in the hand is the _ .

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Figure 7.1 Using Figure 7.1, match the following: -Contains the joint that allows you to rotate your head "no."

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Costal cartilages join most ribs to the sternum.

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The temporal bone connects to the zygomatic bone via the temporal process of the temporal bone.

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Which vertebral curvature abnormality is the most serious? Why?

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The tubercle of a rib articulates with the transverse process of a vertebra.

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A skeleton was found in a wooded area. It was brought to a forensic medicine laboratory for identification. The first thing the coroner did was determine the age, sex, and possible size of the person. What was examined in order to get this information?

Along with support, the anterior ligament of the vertebral column also acts to _ .

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The antebrachium is composed of which of the following two bones?

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The hyoid bone is unique because it .

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Which of the following bones is not weight bearing?

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The largest foramen in the body is the foramen.

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The pituitary gland is housed in a saddlelike depression in the temporal bone called the sella turcica.

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How are the pectoral and pelvic girdles structurally different? How is this difference reflected in their functions?

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Which bone is in direct contact with the first metatarsal?

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What is the major function of the intervertebral discs?

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Identify the arches of the foot and describe how they are maintained.

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