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What is one of the primary functions of the sinuses?
What is one of the primary functions of the sinuses?
- To act as a barrier against infections
- To serve as a structural support
- To enhance resonance of speech (correct)
- To protect the brain from impacts
Which characteristic is shared by all sinuses mentioned?
Which characteristic is shared by all sinuses mentioned?
- They have openings that connect to the throat
- They vary in size according to age
- They are lined with mucosa and are air filled (correct)
- They are filled with mucous
What is a common function of spinal curvatures?
What is a common function of spinal curvatures?
- To facilitate nerve signal transmission
- To enhance motor function
- To absorb shock and maintain balance (correct)
- To provide structural rigidity
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a typical vertebra?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a typical vertebra?
Which group of vertebrae is characterized by having a broader body structure?
Which group of vertebrae is characterized by having a broader body structure?
What shape is the lumbar vertebrae described as posteriorly?
What shape is the lumbar vertebrae described as posteriorly?
What is the shape of the body of lumbar vertebrae?
What is the shape of the body of lumbar vertebrae?
How many vertebrae are fused to form the sacrum?
How many vertebrae are fused to form the sacrum?
What does the auricular surface of the sacrum form?
What does the auricular surface of the sacrum form?
What structure is indicated by the anterior sacral foramina?
What structure is indicated by the anterior sacral foramina?
What kind of foramina are found on the posterior side of the sacrum?
What kind of foramina are found on the posterior side of the sacrum?
Which of these ribs are considered true ribs?
Which of these ribs are considered true ribs?
Which feature distinguishes lumbar vertebrae from thoracic vertebrae?
Which feature distinguishes lumbar vertebrae from thoracic vertebrae?
What is the primary function of false ribs?
What is the primary function of false ribs?
Which region of the sternum is the first rib attached to?
Which region of the sternum is the first rib attached to?
What types of ribs are classified as floaters?
What types of ribs are classified as floaters?
Which muscles attach to the xiphoid process?
Which muscles attach to the xiphoid process?
What is the superior costal facet used for?
What is the superior costal facet used for?
What component of the rib cage allows for flexibility?
What component of the rib cage allows for flexibility?
Which of the following ribs is not considered a true rib?
Which of the following ribs is not considered a true rib?
What is the role of intercostal muscles?
What is the role of intercostal muscles?
Which structure is included in the pectoral girdle?
Which structure is included in the pectoral girdle?
What is a common characteristic of floating ribs?
What is a common characteristic of floating ribs?
What part of the ulna articulates with the trochlea of the humerus?
What part of the ulna articulates with the trochlea of the humerus?
Which structure connects the radius and ulna?
Which structure connects the radius and ulna?
What is the primary function of the radial fossa?
What is the primary function of the radial fossa?
What does the coronoid process articulate with?
What does the coronoid process articulate with?
Which articulation is formed by the head of the radius?
Which articulation is formed by the head of the radius?
What is the consequence of a Colle’s fracture?
What is the consequence of a Colle’s fracture?
Which structure is NOT a part of the distal radius?
Which structure is NOT a part of the distal radius?
What is the role of the olecranon fossa?
What is the role of the olecranon fossa?
What is the location of the ulnar notch?
What is the location of the ulnar notch?
Which structure is primarily responsible for the upward curve of the medial longitudinal arch?
Which structure is primarily responsible for the upward curve of the medial longitudinal arch?
Which joint is formed by the radial notch of the ulna?
Which joint is formed by the radial notch of the ulna?
What distinguishes the great toe (Digit I) from other toes in terms of phalanx structure?
What distinguishes the great toe (Digit I) from other toes in terms of phalanx structure?
Which muscle primarily functions on the dorsal surface of phalanges II to V?
Which muscle primarily functions on the dorsal surface of phalanges II to V?
What is the purpose of the arches of the foot?
What is the purpose of the arches of the foot?
Which of the following describes the transverse arch of the foot?
Which of the following describes the transverse arch of the foot?
