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Problem 1.1a
Examine the structure of the skull, and predict its likely functions based on its form.
Problem 7.1a
A deviated septum results when the nasal septum is shifted to one side or the other. What bones might be involved in this condition? Why might this make breathing difficult?
Problem 7.1a
How do the atlas (C1) and the axis (C2) differ from other cervical vertebrae? How does this difference enable them to perform their functions?
Problem 7.13a
Fill in the blanks: The only bone of the arm is the _______. The forearm consists of the medial ______and the lateral_____.
Problem 7.14a
The 'elbow bone' is called the:
a. trochlea
b.capitulum
c.olecranon
d.deltoid tuberosity
Problem 7.15a
Which of the following is not a proximal carpal bone?
a. Hamate
b. Pisiform
c. Scaphoid
d. Lunate
Problem 7.16a
Mark the following statements as true or false. If a statement is false, correct it to make a true statement.
a. The obturator foramen articulates with the head of the femur at the hip joint.
Problem 7.16b
Mark the following statements as true or false. If a statement is false, correct it to make a true statement.
b. The superior border of the pelvic bone is the iliac crest.
Problem 7.16c
Mark the following statements as true or false. If a statement is false, correct it to make a true statement.
c. The weight of the body in the sitting position is supported by the ischial tuberosities.
Problem 7.16d
Mark the following statements as true or false. If a statement is false, correct it to make a true statement.
d. The two pubic bones articulate at the acetabulum.
Problem 7.16e
Mark the following statements as true or false. If a statement is false, correct it to make a true statement.
e. The pelvic brim is the boundary between the greater and lesser pelvis.
Problem 7.17a
The most lateral projection of the proximal epiphysis of the femur is the:
a. lesser trochanter
b. gluteal tuberosity
c.greater trochanter
d.femoral neck.
Problem 7.18a
Fill in the blanks: The bones of the leg are the medial_____and the lateral______. The sesamoid bone that articulates with the distal femur is the______.
Problem 7.19a
The heel bone is more properly known as the:
a. talus.
b. navicular
c. cuboid
d. calcaneus.
Problem 7.20a
The arch(es) of the foot are the:
a. transverse arch.
b. medial longitudinal arch.
c. lateral longitudinal arch.
d.Both a and b are correct.
e.All of the above are correct.
Problem 7.2a
Mrs. Dent presents to the clinic with back pain. During the exam, you notice that she has severe kyphosis, and you suspect a vertebral fracture. What specific part of her vertebra is likely to be fractured, considering her deformity? Explain.
Problem 7.3a
You arrive on the scene where a person without a pulse was found. Someone on the scene performed CPR, but the individual unfortunately could not be revived. On postmortem examination, it is discovered that several ribs and the xiphoid process were fractured. What likely caused these fractures?
Problem 7.4a
Predict where each of the following structures is located, based on your knowledge of skeletal anatomy and anatomical terms from Chapter 1 (your answers should be along the lines of 'lateral crural region' or 'posterior cervical region').
a. Frontal lobe of brain
b. Suprahyoid muscle
c.Ulnar artery
d.Tibial nerve
e.Intercostal muscle
f. External iliac artery
Problem 8.1a
Some health practitioners claim that the cranial bones are moveable and that they are able to move these bones to treat a variety of conditions. Is this likely to be true in an adult? Why or why not?
Problem 9.5a
Ms. Hendrix suffered a severe hip fracture that required hip replacement surgery. After an extended recovery period, she is undergoing physical therapy to regain strength and mobility.
a. Which bone is involved in a hip fracture, and what part of the bone is likely to be fractured?
