1 . This vertebra has a foramen in each transverse process and a long and prominent
spinous process, but no articular facets on the transverse processes. Which
vertebra is it? [Hint]
First cervical
Fifth thoracic
First thoracic
Second cervical
Seventh cervical
2 . Each of the following bones contributes to forming the orbit except the
[Hint]
ethmoid bone.
sphenoid bone.
frontal bone.
lacrimal bone.
nasal bone.
3 . Each of the following bones is part of the pelvic girdle except the [Hint]
ilium.
femur.
ischium.
pubis.
coax.
4 . In the true female pelvis, as compared to the true male pelvis, [Hint]
the dimensions of the pelvic outlets are smaller.
the bones are heavier and thicker with prominent markings.
the angle formed at the junction of the pubic bones is narrow.
the distance between the anterior superior iliac spines is greater.
the ischium, ilium, and pubis remain unfused in adulthood.
5 . Mary fractures her pisiform bone in a fall. What part of her body was injured?
[Hint]
Shoulder
Upper arm
Forearm
Hand
Wrist
6 . Sinuses are found in all of the following bones except the [Hint]
mandible.
mastoid.
ethmoid.
frontal.
maxillary.
7 . The eleventh and twelfth ribs are called floating ribs because they lack
[Hint]
a posterior attachment to thoracic vertebrae.
an vertebral attachment posteriorly.
an anterior attachment to the sternum.
an vertebral attachment anteriorly.
an anterior attachment to lumbar vertebrae.
8 . The bones of the forearm include the [Hint]
fibula.
femur.
radius.
humerus.
tibia.
9 . The clavicle articulates with the scapula at the [Hint]
coracoid process.
scapula spine.
subscapular fossa.
acromion process.
glenoid tuberosity.
10 . The foramen magnum would be found in the ______ bone. [Hint]
parietal
occipital
sphenoid
temporal
frontal
11 . The medial bulge at your ankle is a projection from the [Hint]
calcaneus.
talus.
femur.
tibia.
fibula.
12 . The nasal cavity consists of the following bones, except the [Hint]
frontal.
ethmoid.
zygomatic.
maxillae.
sphenoid.
13 . The olecranon process would be found on the [Hint]
humerus.
tibia.
radius.
femur.
ulna.
14 . Thoracic vertebrae can be distinguished from other vertebrae by the presence
of [Hint]
transverse foramen.
transverse processes.
facets for the articulation of ribs.
costal cartilages.
notched spinous processes.
15 . What bone articulates with the coxa at the acetabulum? [Hint]
Fibula
Femur
Tibia
Humerus
Sacrum
16 . What would you find located in the lacrimal fossa? [Hint]
The inner ear
The ramus of the mandible
The lacrimal sac
The frontal sinus
The pituitary gland
17 . When standing normally, most of your weight is transmitted to the ground
by the [Hint]
calcaneus and cuneiforms.
talus and cuneiforms.
cuboid and cuneiforms.
calcaneus and cuboid.
talus and calcaneus.
18 . Which of the following bones would most likely be involved in surgery to
remove a tumor on the pituitary gland? [Hint]
Zygomatic process of the temporal
Cribriform plate of the ethmoid
Sella turcica of the sphenoid
Parietal bone
Styloid process of the temporal
19 . Which of the following is not a part of the axial division of the skeletal
system? [Hint]
Pectoral girdle
Hyoid bone
Auditory ossicles
Vertebral column
Skull
20 . Which of the following is the heel bone? [Hint]
Patella
Calcaneus
Navicular
Cuboid
Talus
21 . Which of the following is not a feature of the temporal bone?
Mastoid process
Coronoid process
Zygomatic process
Mandibular fossa
22 . The crista galli is a projection from which bone?
Temporal
Ethmoid
Frontal
Sphenoid
23 . Features of the tibia include all of the following except
Intercondylar eminences.
medial malleolus.
tibial tuberosity.
lateral malleolus.
24 . At its distal end the femur articulates with the
tibia and fibula.
acetabulum.
tibia.
fibia
25 . A common injury in the winter are falls in which someone hits the back
of their head on the ice. What bone is most likely to be involved in this type
of fall?
Zygomatic
Occipital
Frontal
Temporal