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Chapter 7: The Axial Skeleton

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 21mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How many thoracic vertebrae are there?

a)

12

b)

8

c)

10

d)

7

2.

The curve of the sacrum is more prominent in males.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

What is the shape of the vertebral foramen in the lumbar vertebrae?

(a)  

4.

What disorder causes an anterior exaggeration of the lumbar curvature?

a)

Kyphosis

b)

Scoliosis

c)

Lordosis

5.

What are the 3 parts of the sacral crests?

a)

Median

b)

Sacral Canal

c)

Lateral

d)

Sacral cornua

6.

What are the 2 main divisions of the human skeketon?

a)

Axial

b)

Maxilla

c)

Appendicular

d)

Mandible

7.

How many bones are in the axial skeleton?

a)

70

b)

76

c)

80

8.

Does the axial skeleton include the bone and trunk?

a)

True

b)

False

9.

Does the axial skeleton include the bones that support and form the limbs?

a)

True

b)

False

10.

It is true or false that the appendicular skeleton provides a framework that supports and protects the brain, spinal cord, and thoracic and abdominal organs?

a)

True

b)

False

11.

Is it true or false the orbital complex is a structure of the body that supports, protects, and maximizes the function of the eye?

a)

True

b)

False

12.

What includes the structure that is formed of seven bones?

a)

Maxillary

b)

Zygomatic

c)

Palatine

d)

Frontal

e)

Lacrimal

13.

What are the 4 major sutures?

a)

Lambdoid

b)

Coronal

c)

Sagittal

d)

Squamous

14.

The large opening on the lateral side of the skull that is associated with the ear is called?

a)

Internal acoustic meatus

b)

External acoustic meatus

15.

A single bone that forms the posterior skull and posterior base of the cranial cavity is called?

a)

Frontal bone

b)

Occipital bone

16.

The cranium is the skeletal structure of the head that supports and protects the face.

a)

True

b)

False

17.

Which of the following bones forms most of the upper lateral side of the skull?

a)

Parietal bone

b)

Temporal bone

18.

A single bone forms the forehead?

a)

True

b)

False

19.

How many bones are in an adult vertebral column?

a)

25

b)

26

c)

24

d)

23

20.

The thoracic cavity is a primary curve.

a)

True

b)

False

21.

The vertebral column supports the head, neck, and trunk.

a)

True

b)

False

22.

How many curves are in the vertebral column?

a)

2

b)

4

c)

6

d)

8

23.

The sacral curve balances the weight of the trunk over the lower limbs. This curb develops with the ability to stand.

a)

True

b)

False

24.

The thoracic vertebrae and ribs make the (a)   ?

25.

How many false ribs do we have?

a)

6

b)

3

c)

2

d)

1

26.

The ribcage is important in_____?

a)

Sweating

b)

Standing

c)

Sacrum

d)

Breathing

27.

The ribs and sternum makes the ribcage?

a)

True

b)

False

28.

The thoracic cage protects the____?

a)

Heart

b)

Ribs

c)

Lungs

d)

Thymus

29.

What are the largest fibrous areas between the cranial bones known?

a)

Sagittal

b)

Fontanelles

c)

Junction

30.

What is often called/referred to as a "soft spot?"

a)

Anterior Fontanelle

b)

Craniostenosis

c)

Spinal curves

31.

What are the major fontanelles?

a)

Anterior

b)

Occipital

c)

Coastal

d)

Sphenoid

e)

Mastoid

32.

Fusion of the skull is completed at birth.

a)

True

b)

False

33.

The occipital, sphenoid, and mastoid fontanelles disappear within a month.

a)

True

b)

False

34.

The nasal complex doesn't compose of the nasal cavity and the paranasal sinuses.

a)

True

b)

False

35.

Is it true or false that paranasal sinuses work to lighten the skull and flush the nasal cavity humidifying inhaled air?

a)

True

b)

False