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What structure projects superiorly through the anterior portion of the vertebral foramen of the atlas?
What structure projects superiorly through the anterior portion of the vertebral foramen of the atlas?
- Dens or odontoid process (correct)
- Transverse foramen
- Vertebral artery
- Spinous process
Which vertebrae often have bifid spinous processes?
Which vertebrae often have bifid spinous processes?
- C1
- C2 (correct)
- C5
- C7
What is the main function of the thoracic cage?
What is the main function of the thoracic cage?
- To protect the organs in the head
- To support the bones of the lower limbs
- To regulate body temperature
- To enclose and protect the organs in the thoracic and abdominal cavities (correct)
Which pairs of ribs are known as false ribs?
Which pairs of ribs are known as false ribs?
What is formed by the first seven pairs of ribs?
What is formed by the first seven pairs of ribs?
Which part of the pelvis contains the urinary bladder, when full, and the uterus during pregnancy?
Which part of the pelvis contains the urinary bladder, when full, and the uterus during pregnancy?
In comparing male and female pelves, which gender has a pelvic inlet that is smaller and heart-shaped?
In comparing male and female pelves, which gender has a pelvic inlet that is smaller and heart-shaped?
What distinguishes the female pelvis from the male pelvis?
What distinguishes the female pelvis from the male pelvis?
Which bone in the lower limb is the longest, heaviest, and strongest in the human body?
Which bone in the lower limb is the longest, heaviest, and strongest in the human body?
Where does the femur articulate with the acetabulum?
Where does the femur articulate with the acetabulum?
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