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Skeleton

Total questions: 63

Worksheet time: 32mins

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Class
Date
1.

Refer to the diagram of the human skeleton. Which part of the skeleton is colored blue?

a)

Axial skeleton

b)

Appendicular skeleton

c)

Both

d)

Neither

2.

Refer to the diagram of the human skeleton. The appendicular skeleton is colored _______.

a)

pink

b)

blue

c)

green

d)

yellow

3.

Look at the image of the skull. What is the name of the cavity in the skull that houses the eyes?

a)

Orbits

b)

Sinuses

c)

Mandible

d)

Foramen magnum

4.

What is the name of the cavity in the skull that is located in the center and is used for breathing?

a)

Nasal Cavity

b)

Oral Cavity

c)

Orbital Cavity

d)

Cranial Cavity

5.

Paranasal sinuses are ______-lined air-filled sinuses.

a)

mucosa

b)

serosa

c)

cartilage

d)

bone

6.

Which five skull bones contain paranasal sinuses?

a)

frontal, sphenoid, ethmoid, and paired maxillary bones

b)

parietal, temporal, occipital, and paired nasal bones

c)

mandible, vomer, palatine, and paired zygomatic bones

d)

lacrimal, inferior nasal concha, and paired palatine bones

7.

What is the function of the mucosae of the paranasal sinuses?

a)

Help to warm and humidify inspired air.

b)

Assist in the digestion of food.

c)

Regulate blood pressure.

d)

Produce red blood cells.

8.

How do paranasal sinuses help the skull and voice?

a)

They help to lighten the skull and enhance the resonance of voice.

b)

They increase the weight of the skull and muffle the voice.

c)

They produce hormones for brain function.

d)

They protect the eyes from bright light.

9.

Which sinus is located above the eye sockets?

a)

Maxillary sinuses

b)

Frontal sinuses

c)

Sphenoid sinuses

d)

Ethmoid air cells

10.

Refer to the diagram of the paranasal sinuses. Fill in the blank: The sinuses located in the cheek area are called _________.

a)

Maxillary sinuses

b)

Frontal sinuses

c)

Ethmoid sinuses

d)

Sphenoid sinuses

11.

Refer to the diagram of the paranasal sinuses. Which labeled part is responsible for forming the eye sockets?

a)

A) Ethmoid air cells

b)

B) Sphenoid sinuses

c)

C) Eye sockets

d)

D) Frontal sinuses

12.

Refer to the diagram of the paranasal sinuses. Fill in the blank: The sinuses located behind the nose are called _________?

a)

Sphenoid sinuses

b)

Frontal sinuses

c)

Maxillary sinuses

d)

Ethmoid sinuses

13.

What are the five divisions of the vertebral column? Fill in the blanks: 1. _______ 2. _______ 3. _______ 4. _______ 5. _______

a)

1. Cervical 2. Thoracic 3. Lumbar 4. Sacrum 5. Coccyx

b)

1. Cervical 2. Thoracic 3. Pelvic 4. Sacrum 5. Femur

c)

1. Cranial 2. Thoracic 3. Lumbar 4. Sacrum 5. Coccyx

d)

1. Cervical 2. Thoracic 3. Lumbar 4. Pelvic 5. Coccyx

14.

How many vertebrae are present in the cervical division of the vertebral column?

a)

7 vertebrae

b)

5 vertebrae

c)

12 vertebrae

d)

9 vertebrae

15.

Which division of the vertebral column contains 12 vertebrae?

a)

Thoracic

b)

Cervical

c)

Lumbar

d)

Sacral

16.

Which division of the vertebral column is located at the base and consists of fused vertebrae?

a)

Sacrum and Coccyx

b)

Cervical vertebrae

c)

Thoracic vertebrae

d)

Lumbar vertebrae

17.

What is scoliosis?

a)

Scoliosis is a condition characterized by an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine.

b)

Scoliosis is a condition where the bones become brittle and porous.

c)

Scoliosis is a disease that affects the muscles of the heart.

d)

Scoliosis is a disorder causing inflammation of the joints.

18.

Which image shows a scoliotic spine?

a)

Left

b)

Right

19.

What is kyphosis? (Fill in the blank) Kyphosis is a ________ of the spine characterized by an excessive outward curvature, resulting in a hunched back.

a)

deformity

b)

fracture

c)

infection

d)

muscle

20.

Based on the diagram, which spine shows kyphosis?

a)

The left spine

b)

The right spine

c)

Both spines

d)

Neither spine

21.

What is lordosis?

a)

A condition with an exaggerated lumbar curve in the spine

b)

A condition with a straight spine

c)

A condition with a curved thoracic spine

d)

A condition with a reduced lumbar curve

22.

Fill in the blank: Lordosis is characterized by an exaggerated _______ curve in the spine.

a)

lumbar

b)

thoracic

c)

cervical

d)

sacral

23.

Fill in the blank: The body of a cervical vertebra is _____?

a)

oval

b)

triangular

c)

square

d)

circular

24.

Except in C7, the spinous process of cervical vertebrae is short, projects directly back, and is bifid (split at the top).

a)

True

b)

False

25.

The vertebral foramen in cervical vertebrae is large and generally _____ in shape.

a)

triangular

b)

oval

c)

circular

d)

square

26.

Fill in the blank: Each transverse process contains a transverse foramen through which the _____ arteries pass to service the brain.

a)

vertebral

b)

carotid

c)

radial

d)

coronary

27.

Which shape best describes the body of a thoracic vertebra?

a)

Oval

b)

Heart shaped

c)

Square

d)

Triangular

28.

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

a)

Oval

b)

Circular

c)

Triangular

d)

Square

29.

The spinous process of a thoracic vertebra is ______ and pointed downward.

a)

long

b)

short

c)

bifid

d)

rounded

30.

With the exception of T11 and T12, the transverse processes of thoracic vertebrae have ______ that articulate with the ribs.

a)

facets

b)

tubercles

c)

spines

d)

laminae

31.

Superior and inferior articular facets of thoracic vertebrae lie mainly in which plane?

a)

Sagittal

b)

Frontal

c)

Transverse

d)

Oblique

32.

What movement is prevented by the orientation of the superior and inferior articular facets in thoracic vertebrae?

a)

Rotation

b)

Flexion and extension

c)

Lateral bending

d)

Compression

33.

Identify the anatomical feature labeled as 'Spinous process'.

a)

Spinous process (topmost pointed projection in the diagram)

b)

Transverse process

c)

Vertebral body

d)

Lamina

34.

Which feature is responsible for articulation with the head of the rib?

a)

Facets for articulation with head of rib

b)

Spinous process

c)

Transverse foramen

d)

Lamina

35.

Fill in the blank: The pedicle and laminae of lumbar vertebrae are ______ and ______ than those of other vertebrae.

a)

shorter and thicker

b)

longer and thinner

c)

narrower and weaker

d)

longer and weaker

36.

Fill in the blank: The spinous processes of lumbar vertebrae are ______, ______, and ______ shaped.

a)

short, flat, and hatchet

b)

long, pointed, and bifid

c)

rounded, thin, and forked

d)

tall, narrow, and triangular

37.

Fill in the blank: The vertebral foramen of lumbar vertebrae is ______.

a)

triangular

b)

circular

c)

oval

d)

square

38.

Fill in the blank: The orientations of facets and articulations in lumbar vertebrae differ substantially from other vertebrae, which locks the lumbar vertebrae together to provide ______ by preventing ______ of the lumbar spine.

a)

stability; rotation

b)

mobility; extension

c)

flexibility; compression

d)

rigidity; flexion

39.

In the diagram labeled 'Normal lumbar vertebra, seen from above,' identify the part labeled as the 'Spinous process.'

a)

Transverse process

b)

Spinous process

c)

Vertebral body

d)

Lamina

40.

Refer to the diagram labeled 'Normal lumbar vertebra, side view.' The lower projection on the side view is labeled as which of the following?

a)

Inferior articular facet

b)

Transverse process

c)

Spinous process

d)

Superior articular facet

41.

How many vertebrae are fused to form the sacrum?

a)

3

b)

4

c)

5

d)

6

42.

Fill in the blank: The sacrum consists of ____ fused vertebrae.

a)

5

b)

3

c)

7

d)

4

43.

Which surfaces are included in the auricular surfaces of the sacrum?

a)

Superior articular surface and lateral sacroiliac joints

b)

Inferior articular surface and medial sacroiliac joints

c)

Superior articular surface and median sacral crest

d)

Sacral wings and sacral foramina

44.

What is another name for the coccyx?

a)

Tailbone

b)

Femur

c)

Scapula

d)

Patella

45.

How many fused vertebrae make up the coccyx?

a)

4

b)

3

c)

5

d)

6

46.

The coccyx articulates superiorly with which bone?

a)

Sacrum

b)

Ilium

c)

Femur

d)

Ischium

47.

What is the main function of the coccyx?

a)

Provides major support to the pelvic organs

b)

Provides slight support to the pelvic organs but is otherwise useless

c)

Articulates with the femur

d)

Protects the spinal cord

48.

What is the anatomical structure shown in the diagram?

a)

Female Pelvis

b)

Male Pelvis

c)

Skull

d)

Rib Cage

49.

The male pelvis is tilted less forward than the ______ pelvis.

a)

female

b)

child

c)

elderly

d)

infant

50.

The cavity of the true pelvis in males is ______ and ______.

a)

narrow and deep

b)

wide and shallow

c)

broad and flat

d)

short and wide

51.

In the male pelvis, the bones are ______ and ______, and the markings are more prominent.

a)

heavier and thicker

b)

lighter and thinner

c)

shorter and wider

d)

narrower and smoother

52.

The acetabula in the male pelvis are. Choose the correct option.

a)

smaller and farther apart

b)

larger and closer together

c)

the same as in females

53.

The pubic arch in the male pelvis is more acute, measuring ______ to ______ degrees.

a)

50 – 60

b)

70 – 80

c)

90 – 100

d)

110 – 120

54.

The sacrum in the male pelvis is ? Choose the correct option.

a)

wide and short

b)

narrow, longer and more ventral

c)

the same as in females

55.

The coccyx in the male pelvis is less ______ and curves ______.

a)

movable, ventrally

b)

movable, dorsally

c)

flexible, dorsally

d)

flexible, laterally

56.

Identify the anatomical structure shown in the diagram above.

a)

Female Pelvis

b)

Male Pelvis

c)

Thoracic Cage

d)

Skull

57.

Fill in the blank: The female pelvis is ________ forward.

a)

tilted

b)

rotated

c)

compressed

d)

extended

58.

Fill in the blank: The cavity of true pelvis in females is broad, shallow and has a ________ capacity.

a)

greater

b)

lesser

c)

narrow

d)

limited

59.

Fill in the blank: The bones of the female pelvis are ________, thinner and smoother.

a)

lighter

b)

heavier

c)

shorter

d)

thicker

60.

Fill in the blank: The acetabula in the female pelvis are ________ and farther apart.

a)

smaller

b)

larger

c)

narrower

d)

deeper

61.

Fill in the blank: The pubic arch in the female pelvis is broader and more rounded, measuring ________ degrees.

a)

80-90

b)

40-50

c)

60-70

d)

100-110

62.

Fill in the blank: The sacrum in the female pelvis is wider, shorter and more ________.

a)

curved

b)

narrow

c)

flat

d)

pointed

63.

Fill in the blank: The coccyx in the female pelvis is more ________ and straighter.

a)

moveable

b)

fixed

c)

curved

d)

rigid