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Axial Skeleton

Quiz by Joseph Mitterando

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  • Q1
    What is the primary function of the sinuses in the skull?
    To act as a cushion for the jaw.
    To store calcium for bone strength.
    To protect the brain from injury.
    To lighten the weight of the skull and produce mucus.
    30s
  • Q2
    Which bone is considered part of the axial skeleton and is often forgotten?
    Patella
    Scapula
    Hyoid bone
    Sternum
    30s
  • Q3
    What is the name of the suture that connects the two parietal bones?
    Sagittal suture
    Lambdoid suture
    Squamous suture
    Coronal suture
    30s
  • Q4
    What does the term 'occipital condyles' refer to?
    The joints between the hyoid and larynx.
    The holes in the sphenoid bone.
    The two rounded projections on the occipital bone that articulate with the first cervical vertebra (Atlas).
    The bumps on the temporal bone.
    30s
  • Q5
    Which facial bone forms the lower jaw?
    Zygomatic bone
    Mandible
    Nasal bone
    Maxilla
    30s
  • Q6
    What function do the sutures in the skull serve?
    They protect the brain from trauma.
    They connect adjacent bones and allow for growth during development.
    They store bone marrow.
    They act as muscle attachment points.
    30s
  • Q7
    What is the significance of the foramen magnum?
    It is the large opening at the base of the skull for the spinal cord to pass through.
    It connects the nasal cavity to the throat.
    It houses the pituitary gland.
    It allows the jaw to move.
    30s
  • Q8
    The sphenoid bone is often nicknamed what due to its shape?
    The shark bone
    The eagle bone
    The bat bone
    The butterfly bone
    30s
  • Q9
    Which part of the sternum connects with the first pair of ribs?
    Manubrium
    Body
    Zyphoid process
    Costal cartilage
    30s
  • Q10
    What is the role of the intervertebral discs in the vertebral column?
    To produce red blood cells.
    To connect the skull and spine directly.
    To provide structural support for the rib cage.
    To cushion and allow movement between vertebrae.
    30s
  • Q11
    What is the primary function of the sinuses in the skull?
    To provide structural support for the jaw
    To produce hormones for growth
    To reduce the weight of the skull and trap bacteria and viruses.
    To connect the skull to the vertebral column
    30s
  • Q12
    Which bone is often referred to as the 'bat bone'?
    Sphenoid bone
    Temporal bone
    Ethmoid bone
    Maxilla
    30s
  • Q13
    What is the major suture connecting the two parietal bones called?
    Sagittal suture
    Squamous suture
    Lambdoid suture
    Coronal suture
    30s
  • Q14
    Which bone does not articulate with any other bone in the body?
    Mandible
    Zygomatic bone
    Hyoid bone
    Maxilla
    30s
  • Q15
    What is the function of the zygomatic process?
    To form part of the nasal cavity
    To connect to the zygomatic bone.
    To support the jaw during chewing
    To house the external auditory meatus
    30s

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