Question 1

A skeleton was found in a wooded area. It was brought to a forensic medicine laboratory for identification. The first thing the coroner did was determine the age, sex, and possible size of the person. What was examined in order to get this information?

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By examining the shape of the pelvic inl...

Question 2

The styloid process of the ________points to the thumb.

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Question 3

The medial condyle of the femur articulates with the medial condyle of the ________.

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Question 4

All vertebrae possess a body, a spine, and transverse foramina.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The superior nasal concha is a part of which bone?

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A)   vomer
B)   sphenoid
C)   ethmoid
D)   maxillaE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

Which part of the vertebral column receives the most stress by bearing most of the weight of the body?

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A)   the cervical region
B)   the lumbar region
C)   the sacral promontory
D)   the sacrumE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 7

How are the pectoral and pelvic girdles structurally different? How is this difference reflected in their functions?

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The pectoral girdle moves freely across ...

Question 8

The bones in the skull have many different names but what are the boundaries of each bone? Where do they start and stop?

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A)   Bones of the skull are separated by immobile joints called sutures.
B)   Boundaries for skull bones are seen only in the infant skull.
C)   The boundaries are indistinct and are simply vague generalized regions.
D)   Bones of the skull are continuous but named for their specific markings.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

The axial skeleton includes _________.

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A)   arms, legs, hands, and feet
B)   the skull, vertebral column, and rib cage
C)   the skull, the scapula, and the vertebral column
D)   the skull, vertebral column, and pelvisE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 10

Along with support, the anterior longitudinal ligament of the vertebral column also acts to________ .

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A)   hold the discs in place
B)   protect the spinal cord
C)   hold the spine erect
D)   prevent hyperextension of the spineE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 11

The frontal bone articulates with the parietal bone by means of the sagittal suture.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The suture that is found where a parietal and temporal bone meet on the lateral aspect of the skull is _________.

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A)   squamous
B)   sagittal
C)   coronal
D)   lambdoidE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

Jim and his son Matthew are driving home from shopping the day after Thanksgiving and are involved in a car accident. Jim hit his head on the dashboard resulting in a fractured C₂ vertebra. What exactly does this mean and why is it a concern to Jim's doctor?

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The C₂ vertebra is the second cervical v...

Question 14

The proximal end of the ulna illustrates the relationship of form and function. The rounded trochlear notch articulates with the hourglass shape of the trochlea. This forms a joint that allows for________ .

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A)   the hyper extension of the forearm
B)   the rotational motion of the forearm
C)   the curling of the fingers
D)   the hinge like motion of the forearmE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 15

The largest and strongest bone of the face is the maxilla.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The range of motion as well as the direction of motion for the various regions of the spine differs. For example, the lumbar spine is capable of flexion and extension but little rotational movement, while the thoracic spine rotates with little flexion or extension. This is due to variation in _________.

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A)   the orientation of the superior and inferior articular facets
B)   the arrangement of muscular attachment to the spinous processes
C)   the thickness of the intervertebral disc
D)   the composition of the intervertebral disksE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 17

What structure is the "missing" body of the second cervical vertebrae?

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The answer of What structure is the "missing" body of...

Question 18

Curvatures of the spine serve the body by ________.

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A)   providing space for soft organs in the various body cavities
B)   giving additional springiness and flexibility to the spine which absorbs shock
C)   applying greater pressure to the intervertebral disks preventing them from slipping
D)   limiting the flexibility of the spine and preventing hyperextensionE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 19

When looking at the range of motion of the various sections of the vertebral column the has the most flexibility.

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A)   cervical spine
B)   sacral spine
C)   lumbar spine
D)   thoracic spineE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

Sharon is a 32-year-old horse trainer. While training a young horse, she was thrown off of the horse and suffered a mild head injury. The nurse inquires about the use of a helmet. Sharon replies, "This is the first time I have ever had a head injury from a horse. I don't think I need a helmet." Based on your understanding of the skull, how should the nurse respond to the patient?

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The skull protects the brain f...

Exam 7: The Skeleton

A skeleton was found in a wooded area. It was brought to a forensic medicine laboratory for identification. The first thing the coroner did was determine the age, sex, and possible size of the person. What was examined in order to get this information?

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By examining the shape of the pelvic inl...
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The styloid process of the ________points to the thumb.

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What structure is the "missing" body of the second cervical vertebrae?

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The superior nasal concha is a part of which bone?

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The frontal bone articulates with the parietal bone by means of the sagittal suture.

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The suture that is found where a parietal and temporal bone meet on the lateral aspect of the skull is _________.

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The bones in the skull have many different names but what are the boundaries of each bone? Where do they start and stop?

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All vertebrae possess a body, a spine, and transverse foramina.

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Along with support, the anterior longitudinal ligament of the vertebral column also acts to________ .

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Curvatures of the spine serve the body by ________.

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When looking at the range of motion of the various sections of the vertebral column the has the most flexibility.

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Which part of the vertebral column receives the most stress by bearing most of the weight of the body?

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The axial skeleton includes _________.

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The medial condyle of the femur articulates with the medial condyle of the ________.

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The proximal end of the ulna illustrates the relationship of form and function. The rounded trochlear notch articulates with the hourglass shape of the trochlea. This forms a joint that allows for________ .

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Jim and his son Matthew are driving home from shopping the day after Thanksgiving and are involved in a car accident. Jim hit his head on the dashboard resulting in a fractured C₂ vertebra. What exactly does this mean and why is it a concern to Jim's doctor?

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The C₂ vertebra is the second cervical v...
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The largest and strongest bone of the face is the maxilla.

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The skull protects the brain f...
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How are the pectoral and pelvic girdles structurally different? How is this difference reflected in their functions?

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The pectoral girdle moves freely across ...
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Exam 7: The Skeleton

A skeleton was found in a wooded area. It was brought to a forensic medicine laboratory for identification. The first thing the coroner did was determine the age, sex, and possible size of the person. What was examined in order to get this information?

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The styloid process of the ________points to the thumb.

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What structure is the "missing" body of the second cervical vertebrae?

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The superior nasal concha is a part of which bone?

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The frontal bone articulates with the parietal bone by means of the sagittal suture.

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The suture that is found where a parietal and temporal bone meet on the lateral aspect of the skull is _________.

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The bones in the skull have many different names but what are the boundaries of each bone? Where do they start and stop?

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All vertebrae possess a body, a spine, and transverse foramina.

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Along with support, the anterior longitudinal ligament of the vertebral column also acts to________ .

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Curvatures of the spine serve the body by ________.

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When looking at the range of motion of the various sections of the vertebral column the has the most flexibility.

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Which part of the vertebral column receives the most stress by bearing most of the weight of the body?

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The axial skeleton includes _________.

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The medial condyle of the femur articulates with the medial condyle of the ________.

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The proximal end of the ulna illustrates the relationship of form and function. The rounded trochlear notch articulates with the hourglass shape of the trochlea. This forms a joint that allows for________ .

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Jim and his son Matthew are driving home from shopping the day after Thanksgiving and are involved in a car accident. Jim hit his head on the dashboard resulting in a fractured C₂ vertebra. What exactly does this mean and why is it a concern to Jim's doctor?

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The largest and strongest bone of the face is the maxilla.

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How are the pectoral and pelvic girdles structurally different? How is this difference reflected in their functions?

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