B floating ribs c vertebrosternal ribs d true ribs e

B) floating ribs.
C) vertebrosternal ribs.
D) true ribs.
E) vertebrochondral ribs.
Answer: B
Learning Outcome: 6-7
Bloom's Taxonomy: Remembering

73) The bony compartment that supports the brain is called the
74) The occipital bone articulates with the first cervical vertebra at the
75) The frontal and parietal bones articulate at the ________ suture.
76) The posterior surface of the bony roof of the mouth is formed by the
A) palatine bones.
B) vomer.
C) maxillae.
D) sphenoid bone.
E) zygomatic bones.
Answer: A
Learning Outcome: 6-7
Bloom's Taxonomy: Remembering

77) Which suture connects the occipital bone to the parietal bones?
78) The primary curves of the vertebral column that develop before birth are the
79) Which facial bone articulates with the frontal bone and the maxilla to complete the lateral
wall of the orbit?
80) Which feature of the ethmoid bone contributes to the nasal septum?
A) perpendicular plate
B) cribriform plate
C) superior nasal conchae
D) crista galli
E) middle nasal conchae
Answer: A
Learning Outcome: 6-7
Bloom's Taxonomy: Remembering

81) Which feature is an important landmark in females during pelvic examinations, and during
labor and delivery?
82) The point of attachment for muscles that extend and rotate the head is the
83) The hyoid bone
84) Which feature is the attachment point for the temporalis muscle, a powerful muscle that
closes the jaw?