Anatomy Quiz 2

Which of the following statements regarding thoracic vertebrae is false? The transverse processes of T₁ to T₁₀ are relatively thick, and their dorsolateral surfaces contain transverse costal facets for articulation with rib tubercles. Thoracic vertebrae T₁ to T₈ have superior and inferior costal facets, as they articulate with two pairs of ribs. Thoracic vertebrae T₉ to T₁₂ have only a single costal facet on each side. Ribs 1-10 contact their thoracic vertebrae at two points: a costal facet and a transverse costal facet.

Which cranial bone(s) contribute(s) to form the walls of the jugular foramen? sphenoid occipital temporal A and B B and C all of the above

Which of the following are considered "false ribs" or vertebrochondral ribs, because they do not attach directly to the sternum? Ribs 8-12 Ribs 10-12 Ribs 8-10 Ribs 9-10

Which facial bone bears a mylohyoid line that lies on the medial aspect of its body and marks the origin of the mylohyoid muscle? zygomatic inferior nasal concha palatine mandible vomer maxilla

Which bone has an area on its superior surface with openings that allow for the passage of branches of the olfactory nerves? ethmoid sphenoid frontal nasal

Regarding the neural arch, which of the following structures arise(s) along the posterolateral margins of the body? vertebral bodies laminae spinous process transverse processes intervertebral discs pedicles

Which of the following structures is/are supported by the posterior cranial fossae? cerebellum occipital lobes of cerebral hemispheres pons medulla oblongata A, B, and C all of the above

Which of the following structures is/are not part of the sphenoid bone? tuberculum sellae cribriform plate dorsum sellae posterior clinoid process pterygoid processes anterior clinoid process

Which maxillary feature penetrates the orbital rim, marking the path of a major sensory nerve from the face? inferior orbital fissure infra-orbital foramen infra-orbital groove orbital surface optic canal supra-orbital foramen

Which of the following is/are not considered bones of the cranium? ethmoid lacrimal sphenoid palatine B and D B and C

Which feature of the scapula is a beak-like process that projects anteriorly and slightly laterally, and serves as an attachment site for the short head of the biceps brachii muscle? costal tuberosity coronoid process coracoid process conoid tubercle acromion olecranon process

Which of the following statements regarding the navicular bone is false? The distal surface articulates with the three cuneiform bones. It is located on the lateral side of the ankle. It has an attachment site for the Achilles tendon. It articulates with the anterior surface of the talus. It is not the largest of the tarsal bones. It articulates with the anterior, lateral surface of the calcaneus.

Which bone feature forms the point of the elbow? coronoid process capitulum olecranon process greater tubercle trochlear process medial epicondyle

Which of the following bones articulate(s) with the radius? scaphoid pisiform lunate triquetrum A and C A and D

Which bone feature is found on the lateral surface of the hip bone and articulates with the head of the femur? pubic crest acetabulum auricular surface obturator groove iliac fossa ischial tuberosity