Axial Skeleton Quiz:
1. Which of these refers to the central structure of an intervertebral disc?
Annulus pulposus Pulpotic ring Nucleus pulposus Vertebral pulposus
2. Which portion of the vertebral bones creates a passageway for spinal nerves?
Intervertebral fissure Intervertebral foramina Intervertebral disc Vertebral foramen
3. Which vertebrae require costal demifacets?
Cervical vertebrae Thoracic vertebrae Lumbar vertebrae Sacral vertebrae
4. Which of these is another term for the chonchae?
Palatine Vomer Turbinate Symphysis
5. Where would you find the mental foramen?
Top of the skull Vertebral processes Ocular region Lower jaw
MATCH THE STATEMENT WITH THE BEST ANSWER CHOICE FOR QUESTIONS 6-10:
6. Large opening at the base of the skull.
Sagittal suture Sella turcica Foramen magnum Sacral promontory Greater wings
7. Portions of the sphenoid bone that help form the eye sockets.
8. An important skeletal landmark for obstetricians.
9. Midline articulation point of the two parietal bones.
10. Location of the pituitary glan
MATCH THE STATEMENT WITH THE BEST ANSWER CHOICE FOR QUESTIONS 11-15:
11. Point of attachment for the dura mater in the cranium.
Squamous suture Jugular foramen Crista galli Scoliosis Lordosis
12. Condition when the spine has a concave curvatur
13. Point of articulation of the temporal bones with the parietal bones.
14. Condition when the spine is curved to the sid
15. Point of passage for internal jugular vein and some cranial nerves.
NOTE: You are responsible for the visual identification of all bones and their markings, as indicated in your objectives. Practical applications such as these are an inherent part of each laboratory activity and exam.
