Miscellaneous
The deepest layer of the epidermis is the:
a. Stratum corneum
b. Stratum spinosum
c. Stratum basale
d. Statum granulosum
c. Stratum basale
This large opening in the base of the occiput allows the spinal cord to join the brain stem.
a. Foreman ovale
b. Foreman grande
c. Foreman magnum
d. Occipital foreman
c. Foreman magnum
All of the following bones are part of the axial skeleton, except:
a. Hyoid bone
b. Coccyx
c. Clavicle
d. Sternum
c. Clavicle
This part of your ulna is commonly referred to as the elbow:
a. ulnar tuberosity
b. styloid process
c. medial epicondyle
d. olecranon
d. olecranon
The ilium, ischium, and pubis form this:
a. pelvic girdle
b. pelvis
c. coxal bone (os coxae)
d. sacroiliac joint
c. coxal bone (os coxae)
The epidermis is composed of _____ and the dermis is composed of ______:
a. epithelium; epithelium and connective tissue
b. epithelium and connective tissue; connective tissue
c. epithelium; connective tissue and muscle tissue
d. epithelium; connective tissue
d. epithelium; connective tissue
This suture connects the frontal bone to the parietal bones:
a. Sagittal
b. Coronal
c. Lambdoid
d. Squamous
b. Coronal
Most of these vertebrae have a bifid spinous process and foramina in their transverse processes:
a. Cervical
b. Thoracic
c. Lumbar
d. Sacral
a. Cervical
When you make a fist these structures become prominent:
a. Bases of the proximal phalanges
b. Heads of the proximal phalanges
c. Bases of the metacarpals
d. Heads of the metacarpals
d. Heads of the metacarpals
The process that forms the large bump on the medial side of the ankle is known as the medial:
a. condyle
b. malleolus
c. tuberosity
d. epicondyle
b. malleolus
The 4 cell types found in the epidermis are:
a. Keratinocytes, Melanocytes, Dendritic cells (Langerhans’ cells), Tactile epithelial cells (Merkel cells)
b. Adipocytes, Keratinocytes, Lamellar corpuscles, Melanocytes
c. Melanocytes, Dendritic cells (Langerhans’ cells), Keratinocytes, Adipocytes
d. Tactile epithelial cells (Merkel cells), Chondrocytes, Keratinocytes, Melanocytes
a. Keratinocytes, Melanocytes, Dendritic cells (Langerhans’ cells), Tactile epithelial cells (Merkel cells)
This structure is posterior to the external acoustic meatus and serves as an attachment point of neck muscles:
a. Mastoid process
b. Styloid process
c. Zygomatic process
d. Condylar process
a. Mastoid process
There are ___ cervical, ___ thoracic, and ___ lumbar vertebrae:
a. 7, 12, 6
b. 7, 12, 5
c. 6, 12, 5
d. 6, 12, 6
b. 7, 12, 5
This best describes the function of the acromion:
a. protects the shoulder joint
b. attachment site for clavicle
c. attachment point for muscles
d. all of these
d. all of these
True or False: The patella articulates with the femur and tibia.
False
A smooth, rounded bony projection that articulates with another bone forming part of a synovial joint is called a:
a. epicondyle
b. condyle
c. process
d. facet
b. condyle
The mandible articulates with the skull here:
a. styloid process
b. zygomatic arch
c. mastoid process
d. mandibular fossa
d. mandibular fossa
The clavicle and first rib articulate with this part of the sternum:
a. body
b. xiphoid process
c. manubrium
d. scapula
c. manubrium
The ulnar nerve, which when hit gives the "funnybone" sensation, runs behind this feature of the humerus:
a. Trochlea
b. Lateral epicondyle
c. Capitulum
d. Medial epicondyle
d. Medial epicondyle
The ilium, ischium, and pubis fuse at the:
a. Pubic symphysis
b. Obturator foramen
c. Posterior superior iliac spine
d. Acetabulum
d. Acetabulum
This best describes the primary function of a process or tubercle:
a. connects one bone to another
b. attachment for ligaments and tendons
c. creates a stress point on the bone
d. protects blood vessels and/or nerves
b. attachment for ligaments and tendons
This bone along with the vomer comprise the nasal septum:
a. Nasal bone
b. Lacrimal bone
c. Inferior nasal concha
d. Ethmoid bone
d. Ethmoid bone
This feature of a rib articulates with the transverse process of a vertebra:
a. head
b. tubercle
c. angle
d. neck
b. tubercle
The biceps brachii muscle attaches to the radius at this point:
a. radial tuberosity
b. styloid process
c. deltoid tuberosity
d. head
a. radial tuberosity
This arch is formed by the calcaneus, cuboid, and two lateral metatarsals:
a. medial longitudinal
b. lateral longitudinal
c. transverse
d. coronal
b. lateral longitudinal