Explain understanding the anatomical structures of the skeletal system
1. Explain which of the following bones is part of the axial skeleton?
- Rib
- radius
- clavicle
- scapula
- coax
2. Explain which of the following bones contains a sinus?
- Maxilla
- nasal bone
- occipital bone
- zygomatic bone
- temporal
3. Explain which of the following statements is true?
- The first cervical vertebra is called the axis.
- The spinal cord protects the vertebral column.
- Thoracic vertebrae have long, thin spinous processes.
- The sacral vertebrae are superior to the lumbar vertebrae.
- Lumbar vertebrae are generally smaller than thoracic vertebrae.4.The opening in vertebrae for the spinal cord is the
- intervertebral disk.
- vertebral foramen.
- lamin1)
- intervertebral foramen.
- spinous process.
5. Explain the collar bone is the
- sternum.
- clavicle.
- scapul1)
- humerus.
- atlas.
6. Explain a woman pinched her phalange. She hurt her
- ear.
- toe.
- cheek.
- finger.
- toe or her finger.
7. Explain which of the following statements about the femur is TRUE?
- The head of the femur articulates with the tibi1)
- The medial condyle articulates with the acetabulum.
- Both the greater and lesser trochanters are attachment sites for muscles.
- The distal end of the tibia articulates with the femur.
- The proximal end of the femur articulates with the tibi1)
8. Explain the tarsal bone that articulates with the tibia and the fibula is the
- talus.
- cuboid.
- navicular.
- calcaneus.
- patella