Human Anatomy and Physiology : Human Anatomy and Physiology

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #23 : Bones

The 11th and 12th ribs are __________ ribs.

Possible Answers:

true

false

appendicular

floating

articular

Correct answer:

floating

Explanation:

The 11th and 12th ribs are floating ribs, in that they do not connect at all to the sternum. The first seven ribs are true ribs, in that they articulate with the sternum at the readily observvable costal (rib) notches. The 8th, 9th, and 10th ribs are false ribs in that they do not articulate directly with the sternum, but with a cartilage which articulates with the sternum. 

Example Question #24 : Bones

The 8th, 9th, and 10th ribs are __________ ribs.

Possible Answers:

true

appendicular

somatic

floating

false

Correct answer:

false

Explanation:

The 8th, 9th, and 10th ribs are false ribs in that they do not articulate directly with the sternum, but with a cartilage which articulates with the sternum. The first seven ribs are true ribs, in that they articulate with the sternum at the readily observable costal (rib) notches. The 11th and 12th ribs are floating ribs, in that they do not connect at all to the sternum.

Example Question #25 : Bones

The number of vertebrae in the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine, respectively, are: ______________________________.

Possible Answers:

twelve . . . five . . . seven

seven . . . twelve . . . five

five . . . seven . . . twelve

twelve . . . seven . . . five

seven . . . five . . . twelve

Correct answer:

seven . . . twelve . . . five

Explanation:

The cervical spine has 7 vertebrae, the thoracic has 12, and the lumbar has 5.

Example Question #26 : Identifying Bones Of The Trunk And Core

How many components are there to the sternum?

Possible Answers:

Four

Three

Two

One

Five

Correct answer:

Three

Explanation:

The sternum is composed of 3 separate portions: the manubrium, the body of the sternum, and the xiphoid process.

Example Question #234 : Gross Anatomy

What is the most inferior portion of the sternum?

Possible Answers:

Xiphoid process

Humerus

Body of the sternum

Manubrium

Clavicle

Correct answer:

Xiphoid process

Explanation:

The most inferior portion of the sternum is the xiphoid. The most superior portion of the sternum is the manubrium. The body of the sternum is just inferior to the manubrium. The clavicle and the humerus are not part of the sternum.

Example Question #26 : Bones

What is the middle portion of the sternum known as?

Possible Answers:

Body of the sternum

Humerus

Xiphoid process

Manubrium

Clavicle

Correct answer:

Body of the sternum

Explanation:

The middle portion of the sternum is the body of the sternum. The most superior portion of the sternum is the manubrium. The xiphoid process is the most inferior portion of the sternum. The clavicle and the humerus are not part of the sternum.

Example Question #27 : Bones

What is the most superior portion of the sternum?

Possible Answers:

Body of the sternum

Xiphoid process

Humerus

Manubrium

Clavicle

Correct answer:

Manubrium

Explanation:

The most superior portion of the sternum is the manubrium. The body of the sternum is just inferior to the manubrium. The xiphoid process is the most inferior portion of the sternum. The clavicle and the humerus are not part of the sternum.

Example Question #31 : Bones

What is the structure of the xiphoid process of a child?

Possible Answers:

Striated muscle

Cardiac muscle

Cartilage

Smooth muscle

Bone

Correct answer:

Cartilage

Explanation:

The xiphoid is composed of cartilage in children. By adulthood, this cartilage has undergone ossification and is replaced by bone.

Example Question #32 : Bones

On which portion of the sternum do the clavicles insert?

Possible Answers:

Supraspinatus muscle

Body of the sternum

Humerus

Manubrium

Xiphoid process

Correct answer:

Manubrium

Explanation:

The clavicles insert in the most superior portion of the sternum known as the manubrium. The clavicles do not insert into the body of the sternum, the xiphoid process, the humerus, or the supraspinatus muscle.

Example Question #237 : Gross Anatomy

What does the sternal angle separate?

Possible Answers:

The manubrium and the second rib

The manubrium and the first rib

Manubrium and the xiphoid process

Body of the sternum and the xiphoid process

Manubrium and the body of the sternum

Correct answer:

Manubrium and the body of the sternum

Explanation:

The sternal angle separates the manubrium and the body of the sternum.

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