Which of the following is an abnormal lateral curvature of the vertebral column often seen in the thoracic region?
A) kyphosis
B) scoliosis
C) swayback
D) lordosis
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Question 2) Paranasal sinuses are found in which of these facial bones?
A) zygomatic bones
B) vomer
C) nasal conchae
D) maxillae
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Question 3) What are the major functions of the intervertebral discs?
A) to hold together the vertebra and support the body
B) to remove curvatures of the spine and provide springiness to the spinal column
C) to absorb shock and provide flexibility to the spine
D) to prevent hyperextension and allow rotation of the spine
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Question 4) Along with support, the anterior longitudinal ligament of the vertebral column also acts to ________.
A) protect the spinal cord
B) hold the discs in place
C) prevent hyperextension of the spine
D) hold the spine erect
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Question 5) The hyoid bone is unique because it ________.
A) is composed of three bones joined together
B) is the only bone of the body that does not articulate with any other bone
C) is the only irregular bone found in the neck
D) is the only bone formed by the fusion of right and left halves
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Question 6) The suture that connects the two parietal bones together is the ________.
A) coronal
B) squamous
C) lambdoid
D) sagittal
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Question 7) Which vertebra does not have a body?
A) atlas
B) last lumbar
C) last cervical
D) axis
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Question 8) The axial skeleton includes ________.
A) the skull, the scapula and the vertebral column
B) the skull, vertebral column, and rib cage
C) arms, legs, hands, and feet
D) the skull, vertebral column, and pelvis
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Question 9) The proximal end of the radius illustrates the relationship of form and function. The cup-like surface of the radial head articulates with the rounded shape of the capitulum. This forms a joint that allows for ________.
A) the rotational motion of the forearm
B) the curling of the fingers
C) the hinge like motion of the forearm
D) the hyper extension of the forearm
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Question 10) 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 ________.
A) the curling of the fingers
B) the hyper extension of the forearm
C) the rotational motion of the forearm
D) the hinge like motion of the forearm
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