Human Anatomy and Physiology: Chapter 7 Exam Questions With 100% Accurate Answers
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Human Anatomy and Physiology: Chapter 7
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Human Anatomy And Physiology: Chapter 7
skeleton (skeletal system) - CORRECT ANSWER-System of protection and support composed primarily of bone and cartilage
axial skeleton - CORRECT ANSWER-Relating to the head, neck, and trunk
skull - CORRECT ANSWER-Bony protective encasement of the brain and the organs of hearing and equilibrium;...
foramen - CORRECT ANSWER-Hole or opening in a bone or between body cavities
mandible - CORRECT ANSWER-Lower jawbone; U shaped; largest, strongest bone of
the face
symphysis - CORRECT ANSWER-A joint in which the bones are connected by
fibrocartilage
vertebral column (spine) - CORRECT ANSWER-Formed of a number of individual
bones called vertebrae and two composite bones (sacrum and coccyx)
cervical vertebrae - CORRECT ANSWER-The seven vertebrae of the vertebral column
located in the neck
, lumbar vertebrae - CORRECT ANSWER-The five vertebrae of the lumbar region of the
vertebral column, commonly called the small of the back
intervertebral discs - CORRECT ANSWER-Discs of fibrocartilage between vertebrae
lamina - CORRECT ANSWER-the portion of a vertebra between the transverse process
and the spinous process
thoracic cage - CORRECT ANSWER-Bones that form the framework of the thorax;
includes sternum, ribs, and thoracic vertebrae
appendicular skeleton - CORRECT ANSWER-Relating to the limbs
pectoral (shoulder) girdle - CORRECT ANSWER-Bones that attach the upper limbs to
the axial skeleton; includes the clavicle and scapula
pelvic (hip) girdle - CORRECT ANSWER-Consists of the paired coxal bones that attach
the lower limbs to the axial skeleton
acetabulum - CORRECT ANSWER-Cuplike cavity on lateral surface of the hip bone that
receives the femur
ramus - CORRECT ANSWER-Branch of a nerve, artery, vein, or bone
fontanelles - CORRECT ANSWER-Fibrous membranes at the angles of cranial bones
that accommodate brain growth in the fetus and infant
tuberosity - CORRECT ANSWER-large rounded projection; may be roughened
crest - CORRECT ANSWER-narrow ridge of bone; usually prominent
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