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Anatomy and Physiology Practice Test: The Skeleton
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1. The tubercle of a rib articulates with the transverse process of a vertebra.
2. The ʺtrue wristʺ or carpus consists of ________.
3. The pituitary gland is housed in a saddlelike depression in the temporal bone called the sella turcica.
4. The suture that connects the two parietal bones together is the ________.
5. The vomer forms part of the nasal septum.
6. How are thoracic vertebrae 11 and 12 different from the other vertebrae?
7. Lordosis affects the thoracic vertebrae.
8. The laymanʹs name for the scapula is the collarbone.
9. The largest and strongest bone of the face is the maxilla.
10. The superior nasal concha is a part of which bone?
11. Which bone is in direct contact with the first metatarsal?
12. The term vertebrochondral ribs refers to ribs that attach to each other before they attach to the sternum.
13. Which forms the largest portion of the coxal bone?
14. Which of the following statements is true regarding the location of the center of gravity of the body?
15. The vertebral column is held in place primarily by the anterior and posterior longitudinal ligaments.
16. The lacrimal bones contain openings that allow the tear ducts to pass.
17. Paranasal sinuses are found in which of these facial bones?
18. The ethmoid bone is composed of all of the following except the ________.
19. Which bone contains diaphysis and epiphysis areas, a tuberosity near its middle, and is proportionally more compact than spongy bone?
20. In the anatomical position, the lateral forearm bone is the radius.
21. Costal cartilages join most ribs to the sternum.
22. Choose the statement that is most correct about orbits.
23. The hyoid bone is unique because it ________.
24. Which portion of the fibula articulates with the talus?
25. The pituitary gland is housed in the ________.

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