Chapter 7 Part 9 (multiple choice 2)

Question 1

The superior orbital fissure is formed in the sphenoid bone, whereas the inferior orbital fissure is formed between the sphenoid and \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
A) lacrimal 
B) palatine 
C) maxilla 
D) ethmoid

Answer 1

C) maxilla

Question 2

Which of the following is the abnormal curve often seen in pregnant women as they attempt to preserve their center of gravity toward the end of the pregnancy?
A) lordosis 
B) scoliosis 
C) kyphosis 
D) hunchback

Answer 2

A) lordosis

Question 3

How are thoracic vertebrae 11 and 12 different from the other vertebrae?
A) There are two foramina on vertebrae 11 and 12.
B) The orientation of the articular processes is different from all the
other thoracic vertebrae.
C) The transverse processes do not have facets that articulate with the tubercles of the ribs.
D) The spinous processes are directed parallel with the centrum.

Answer 3

C) The transverse processes do not have facets that articulate with the tubercles of the ribs.

Question 4

Which bone contains areas of diaphysis and epiphysis areas, a tuberosity near its middle, and is proportionally more compact than spongy bone?
A) talus
B) cervical vertebra
C) parietal bone
D) humerus

Answer 4

D) humerus

Question 5

The superior nasal concha is a part of which bone?
A) sphenoid 
B) ethmoid 
C) maxilla 
D) vomer

Answer 5

B) ethmoid

Question 6

The articulation that most closely resembles a hinge in the body involves which bones?
A) femur-fibula 
B) femur-tibia 
C) humerus-radius 
D) humerus-ulna

Answer 6

D) humerus-ulna

Question 7

The pelvic girdle does not include the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. 
A) femur 
B) ischium 
C) ilium
D) pubis

Answer 7

A) femur

Question 8

Which of the following bones is not weight bearing? 
A) fibula 
B) tibia 
C) femur
D) talus

Answer 8

A) fibula

Question 9

Which portion of the fibula articulates with the talus?
A) medial malleolus 
B) calcaneus
C) head 
D) lateral malleolus

Answer 9

D) lateral malleolus

Question 10

Which part of the ethmoid bone forms the superior part of the nasal septum?
A) orbital plate 
B) perpendicular plate 
C) crista galli 
D) cribriform plate

Answer 10

B) perpendicular plate

Question 11

Which of the following is not a movement that can occur between vertebrae?
A) rotation 
B) supination
C) flexion and extension 
D) lateral flexion

Answer 11

B) supination