EXSS 175 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (VERIFIED AND UPDATED)

EXSS 175 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS (VERIFIED AND UPDATED)




Which metacarpal would be just proximal/superior to and articulate with your middle finger?
1) I
2) II
3) III
4) IV

5) V - ANS 3) III


The sphenoid bone
1) articulates with all of the other cranial bones
2) contains a paranasal sinus
3) contains foramina that allow the optic nerves to enter the brain
4) includes greater and lesser wings

5) all of these are correct - ANS 5) all of these are correct


When you are sitting normally in a chair, upon which bones does your weight rest?
1) ilia
2) ischia
3) pubic bones
4) sacrum


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, 5) coccygeal - ANS 2) ischia


The frontal plane divides the body into
1) superior and inferior portions
2) medial and lateral portions
3) right and left halves

4) anterior and posterior portions - ANS 4) anterior and posterior portions


Which of the following bones are found in the upper extremity?
1) carpals 2) radius 3) humerus 4) metatarsals 5) phalanges 6) ulna


1) 2, 3 and 6 but not 1, 4 or 5
2) 1, 2, 3, 5, and 6 but not 4
3) 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 but not 1
4) 1, 2, 3, and 6 but not 4 or 5

5) all of the listed bones are found in the upper extermity - ANS 2) 1, 2, 3, 5, and 6 but not 4


Two mandibles unite to form the upper jaw bone

1) True 2) False - ANS 2) False


All of the following are parts of the appendicular skeleton EXCEPT the:
1) bones of the spine
2) bones of the upper extremity
3) bones of the lower extremity
4) bones of the pectoral girdle

5) bones of the pelvic girdle - ANS 1) bones of the spine


A person in anatomical position will exhibit ALL of the following EXCEPT:

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