Human Anatomy and Physiology : Bones

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for Human Anatomy and Physiology

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Example Questions

Example Question #343 : Gross Anatomy

The squamosal suture is found between which two bones?

Possible Answers:

Occipital and parietal

Occipital and temporal

Frontal and parietal

Parietal and temporal

Frontal and temporal

Correct answer:

Parietal and temporal

Explanation:

The squamosal suture is located where the parietal and temporal bones meet on the lateral side of the skull. 

Example Question #13 : Identifying Bones Of The Skull

Which of the following bones are not a part of the neurocranium?

Possible Answers:

Occipital bone

Vomer

Parietal bones

Temporal bones

Frontal bone

Correct answer:

Vomer

Explanation:

The neurocranium is the part of the skull that forms a protective covering around the brain. The other part of the skull is the facial skeleton, which forms the bones of the face. The vomer bone is not part of the neurocranium, rather it forms the inferior part of the nasal septum. 

Example Question #345 : Human Anatomy And Physiology

Which of the following structures are not found on the ethmoid bone?

Possible Answers:

Mastoid process

Middle nasal concha

Crista galli

Cribriform plate

Perpendicular plate

Correct answer:

Mastoid process

Explanation:

All answer choices are found on the ethmoid bone, except for the mastoid process, which is found on the temporal bone.

Example Question #14 : Identifying Bones Of The Skull

What "U"-shaped bone is the smallest in the body?

Possible Answers:

Mandible

Stapes

Maxilla

Hyoid

None of these

Correct answer:

Stapes

Explanation:

The stapes is "U"-shaped and is the smallest bone in the body located in the outer ear. The stapes, malleus, and incus (collectively known as the ossicles) convey sound to the inner ear. The hyoid is also "U"-shaped, but it is larger and located in the throat not the skull. The mandible is located in the skull and is "U"-shaped, but is massive in comparison to the stapes because the ossicles could all fit on a penny. The maxilla is not "U"-shaped.

Example Question #15 : Identifying Bones Of The Skull

What is the foramen magnum?

Possible Answers:

The small hole that connect the nasal cavity to the brain

The holes in the skull through which the jugular veins run

The hole at the base of the skull through which the spinal cord passes

The holes on either side of the head that allow sound to enter the ear canal

Correct answer:

The hole at the base of the skull through which the spinal cord passes

Explanation:

The foramen magnum is the large hole through which the spinal cord passes connecting the spinal cord to the brainstem. The small holes that connect the nasal cavity to the brain are referred to as the cribriform plate. The internal auditory meatus are the holes in the side of the the head that allow sound to enter the ear canal. The jugular veins enter the skull through the jugular foramen, which is formed between the connection of the temporal and occipital bones.

Example Question #16 : Identifying Bones Of The Skull

What bone is the forehead?

Possible Answers:

Frontal bone

Zygomatic

Parietal

Occipital

Correct answer:

Frontal bone

Explanation:

The frontal bone if the skull bone that is the most anterior and superior bone of the skull. It is the bone located in the forehead region of the face. The parietal bones are located on each side of the skull, near the ears. The occipital bone is located in the posterior and inferior aspect of the skull. The zygomatic bone is responsible for forming the cheekbones underneath the orbits.

Example Question #354 : Gross Anatomy

What facial feature does the mandible form?

Possible Answers:

The chin

The cheekbones

The ears

The nose

Correct answer:

The chin

Explanation:

The mandible is the lower jaw bone that forms the chin and jawline. The zygomatic bone forms cheekbones, the nasal bone forms the nose. The ears are formed from cartilage and have no bones in the visible portions.

Example Question #21 : Identifying Bones Of The Skull

Where is the sagittal suture located?

Possible Answers:

Between the nasal and lacrimal bones

Between the parietal bones and occipital bone

Between the parietal bones

Between the maxilla and mandible

Correct answer:

Between the parietal bones

Explanation:

The sagittal suture is the longest suture in the skull and runs from the frontal bone, between the parietal bones, to the lambdoid suture. The lambdoid suture is the suture that forms between the parietal and occipital bones. There are no major sutures in the facial bones. 

Example Question #355 : Gross Anatomy

Where is the lacrimal bone?

Possible Answers:

Located behind the eyes

The lower jaw 

The posterior aspect of the skull

It forms a part of the orbit, nearest the nasal bone

Correct answer:

It forms a part of the orbit, nearest the nasal bone

Explanation:

The lacrimal bone is located in the orbit, nearest the nasal cavity. The sphenoid bone is located behind the eyes. The mandible makes up the lower jaw. Finally, the occipital bone is located in the posterior aspect of the skull.

Example Question #356 : Gross Anatomy

Which ossicle is closest to the skull?

Possible Answers:

Malleus

Anvil

Incus

Stapes

Correct answer:

Stapes

Explanation:

The stapes, or stirrup, is the ossicle closest to the skull. It is the last bone in the "chain" of ossicles. The incus, also known as the anvil, is the middle bone. The malleus, or hammer, is the most distal bone from the skull.

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