Chapter 7: The Skeleton

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1 . As you proceed from the head down the vertebral column, the vertebrae become larger and heavier.

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2 . Damage to the temporal bone would most likely affect the sense of hearing.

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3 . Differences in the skeleton of males and females can best be seen in the characteristics of the pelvis.

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4 . Improper administration of CPR can force the floating ribs into the liver.

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5 . Most humans have 10 pairs of ribs.

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6 . Ribs that have no connection to the sternum are called the false ribs.

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7 . Studying human skeletons can reveal information concerning sex, age, nutritional status, and size.

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8 . The axial skeleton includes the bones of the upper and lower extremities and the girdles.

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9 . The bones of the forearm are also called antebrachium.

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10 . The coxa is formed by the fusion of 4 bones.

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11 . The fibrocartilage of the intervertebral disc is called the annulus fibrosus.

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12 . The first cervical vertebra is also known as the axis.

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13 . The odontoid process could be found on the atlas.

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14 . The sacrum is composed of 5 fused vertebrae.

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15 . The thickest intervertebral discs are found in the sacral region.

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16 . At its proximal end the humerus articulates with the ulna and radius.

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17 . The scapula articulates with the clavicle at the acromion process.

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18 . An injury to the lateral side of your ankle would involve the tibia.

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19 . The linea aspera is found on the posterior of the femur. [Hint]

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20 . The clavicle is part of the axial skeleton.

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