Chapter 09: Skeletal System

Chapter 09: Skeletal System

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

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Chapter 09: Skeletal System

 

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TRUE/FALSE

 

1. The adult skeleton consists of about 206 separate bones.

 

ANS:   T                      DIF:    Memorization                                     REF:    Page 224

TOP:    Skeletal System Introduction

 

2. The term margin, as it relates to bone markings, means a tubelike opening or channel.

 

ANS:   F                      DIF:    Memorization                                     REF:    Page 224

TOP:    Divisions of the Skeleton

 

3. Bones of the appendicular skeleton form the brain case and vertebral column.

 

ANS:   F                      DIF:    Synthesis        REF:    Page 224

TOP:    Divisions of the Skeleton

 

4. The upper extremities and the lower extremities are subdivisions of the axial skeleton.

 

ANS:   F                      DIF:    Synthesis        REF:    Page 224

TOP:    Divisions of the Skeleton

 

5. Mastoiditis, if untreated, may lead to inflammation of the brain or of its coverings.

 

ANS:   T                      DIF:    Memorization                                     REF:    Page 265

TOP:    Mastoiditis

 

6. The two maxillae together serve as the keystone in the architecture of the face.

 

ANS:   T                      DIF:    Memorization                                     REF:    Page 240

TOP:    Facial Bones

 

7. The lacrimal bones contain openings for the tear ducts.

 

ANS:   T                      DIF:    Application     REF:    Page 240         TOP:    Facial Bones

 

8. Just as the maxillae does, the mandible starts out as two separate bones.

 

ANS:   T                      DIF:    Application     REF:    Page 240         TOP:    Facial Bones

 

9. Fontanels are immovable joints between skull bones.

 

ANS:   F                      DIF:    Synthesis        REF:    Page 243         TOP:    Fetal Skull