Chapter 7 Quiz: The Axial Skeleton

The membranous areas between the cranial bones of the fetal skull are

fontanelles

Which of these is not one of the facial bones?

frontal

An exaggerated lateral curvature is termed

scoliosis

The prominent bulge just posterior and inferior to the external auditory meatus is the

mastoid process

Which of the following is not part of the axial skeleton?

sternum

The true ribs are

ribs 1-7 and are called verterbrosternal ribs.

The dens process is found on the

axis

Figure 7-2 Typical Vertebra (inferior view)

Use Figure 7-2 to answer the following questions:


Identify the structure labeled "1."

spinous process

Nerves carrying sensory information from the lips and the chin pass through the

mental foramina

Of the following bones, which is unpaired?

vomer

The suture that forms the articulation of the parietal bones with the frontal bone is the ________ suture.

coronal

The foramen magnum is found in the ________ bone.

occipital

The alveolar process of the mandible

supports the lower teeth

Which of the following is a function of the axial skeleton?

supports and protects organs attaches to muscles of: head, neck, and trunk; respiration; appendicular skeleton joints permit limited movement, but are strong and reinforced with ligaments

A skull bone that could be described as looking like a bat with wings extended is the

sphenoid.