Chapter 8 (part 3)

Reviewed by Editorial Team
The ProProfs editorial team is comprised of experienced subject matter experts. They've collectively created over 10,000 quizzes and lessons, serving over 100 million users. Our team includes in-house content moderators and subject matter experts, as well as a global network of rigorously trained contributors. All adhere to our comprehensive editorial guidelines, ensuring the delivery of high-quality content.
Learn about Our Editorial Process
| By Thames
T
Thames
Community Contributor
Quizzes Created: 6820 | Total Attempts: 9,511,256
| Questions: 25
Please wait...
Question 1 / 25
0 %
0/100
Score 0/100
1. What is the name of the lower jawbone which articulates with the temporal bones in the only freely movable joints in the skull?

Explanation

The correct answer is mandible as it is the lower jawbone that forms the only freely movable joint in the skull with the temporal bones. The maxilla is the upper jawbone, the zygomatic bone is cheekbone, and the sphenoid bone is located at the base of the skull.

Submit
Please wait...
About This Quiz
Chapter 8 (Part 3) - Quiz

Designed to enhance comprehension and retention, 'Chapter 8 (part 3)' focuses on reviewing key concepts and details from the chapter. This assessment aids learners in consolidating their knowledge,... see moreensuring they grasp the essential elements of the material covered. see less

2. What part of a typical vertebra forms the rounded, central portion that faces anteriorly in the human vertebral column?

Explanation

The body of a typical vertebra forms the rounded, central portion that faces anteriorly in the human vertebral column, providing support and weight-bearing capabilities.

Submit
3. Which vertebrae articulate with the corresponding ribs?

Explanation

The cervical vertebrae are the only vertebrae that articulate with the corresponding ribs, as they are the only vertebrae to form a joint with ribs. The thoracic vertebrae have facets for rib articulation, while the lumbar and sacral vertebrae do not.

Submit
4. The first seven pair of ribs are called floating ribs. True or false?

Explanation

The first seven pair of ribs are actually called true ribs, while the last five pairs are considered floating ribs.

Submit
5. What are the two sets of bones that the skull is composed of?

Explanation

The skull is composed of cranial bones which form the top, back, and sides of the skull to protect the brain, and facial bones which form the structure of the face.

Submit
6. How many bones does the axial skeleton have?

Explanation

The axial skeleton consists of 80 bones including the skull, vertebral column, and rib cage.

Submit
7. How many large bones construct the cranium?

Explanation

The cranium is made up of eight large bones, not four, twelve, or six. The correct answer is 'eight.'

Submit
8. Which two paired bones are an exception to the cranium?

Explanation

The correct answer refers to the parietal bones and temporal bones, which are part of the cranium but are exceptions to being singular bones. The incorrect answers mention other bones that are not an exception to the cranium.

Submit
9. Which of the following bones are all single bones?

Explanation

Parietals and temporals refer to bones in the skull that are single bones, while the incorrect answers consist of pairs of bones in the human body.

Submit
10. Which of the following bones is not considered a facial bone?

Explanation

The hyoid bone is not considered a facial bone as it is a U-shaped bone in the neck that supports the tongue and serves as an attachment point for various neck muscles, while the maxilla, mandible, and zygomatic bones are all part of the facial structure.

Submit
11. Is the hyoid bone still considered a facial bone because of its location?

Explanation

The hyoid bone is not technically considered a facial bone, but is often included in discussions of facial anatomy due to its location in the neck and close association with the structures of the face.

Submit
12. All facial bones except the __________ join the maxillae.

Explanation

The correct answer is mandible, as it is the only facial bone that does not join the maxillae directly. The zygomatic bones, nasal bones, and temporal bones all articulate with the maxillae in the facial structure.

Submit
13. Which of the following are the main or keystone bones of the face?

Explanation

The maxillae are the main or keystone bones of the face, forming the upper jaw and supporting the upper teeth. The mandible is the lower jaw bone, the zygomatic bones are cheekbones, and the frontal bones are part of the skull but not considered main facial bones.

Submit
14. Which bone is located in the throat above the larynx?

Explanation

The hyoid bone is a U-shaped bone in the neck that is above the larynx and does not articulate with any other bones in the body. The clavicle is the collarbone, the femur is the thigh bone, and the scapula is the shoulder blade, which are not located in the throat area above the larynx.

Submit
15. The hyoid bone is structured as a __________ shape with a body and two pairs of __________ or ___________.

Explanation

The hyoid bone is often compared to the shape of a horse, with its body and two pairs of projections called horns and cornua. The other options provided do not accurately describe the structure of the hyoid bone.

Submit
16. All facial bones except the _____________ join the maxillae.

Explanation

The correct answer is mandible because it is the only facial bone that does not join the maxillae.

Submit
17. What are the main, keystone bones of the face?

Explanation

The maxillae are two bones that form the upper jaw and central portion of the facial skeleton. They are considered the main, keystone bones of the face.

Submit
18. What bone is located in the throat above the larynx?

Explanation

The hyoid bone is a U-shaped bone in the neck that supports the tongue and provides attachment for muscles of the neck and pharynx. It is located in the throat above the larynx.

Submit
19. The hyoid bone is a __________ shaped with a body and 2 pairs of __________ or it's called ____________________.

Explanation

The hyoid bone, shaped like a horse, features two pairs of projections known as 'horns' or 'cornua'. This unique bone does not articulate with any other bones in the body and plays a crucial role in supporting the tongue and serving as an attachment point for various neck muscles.

Submit
20. Which of the following bones contain sinuses (mucosa lined air cavities)?

Explanation

The correct answer includes bones of the skull that contain sinuses, while the incorrect answers mention bones of the lower body, upper body, and extremities which do not have sinuses.

Submit
21. Which of the 4 bones that contain sinuses is the largest?

Explanation

The maxillary bone is the largest of the 4 bones that contain sinuses, known as the paranasal sinuses. The other options listed are also bones that contain sinuses, but they are not the largest among them.

Submit
22. Which bone has a point of attachment for many tongue and neck muscles?

Explanation

The hyoid bone is a U-shaped bone in the neck that is not attached to any other bone. It serves as the point of attachment for many tongue and neck muscles, helping in speech and swallowing.

Submit
23. What is the name of the baby soft spot on the head characterized by fibrous membranes between the bones of the fetal skull?

Explanation

Fontanels are the soft spots on a baby's head where the skull bones have not yet fused together. Sutures are the areas where the skull bones meet and join. Craniosynostosis is a condition where these sutures close too early. Cephalic hematoma is a collection of blood between the skull and the periosteum.

Submit
24. What are fontanels?

Explanation

Fontanels are the soft spots on a baby's head that allow for the fetal skull to be compressed slightly during birth and also allow for brain growth during late fetal life.

Submit
25. This area gradually becomes bony (ossify) as the infant ages, completing the process by the age of ______ to ______ months.

Explanation

Fontanels are the spaces between the bones of an infant's skull that are not yet ossified. By the age of 20 to 22 months, these fontanels typically close as the bones fully develop and fuse together. The incorrect answers provide different time frames, but the correct age range for fontanel ossification is 20 to 22 months.

Submit
View My Results

Quiz Review Timeline (Updated): Aug 4, 2025 +

Our quizzes are rigorously reviewed, monitored and continuously updated by our expert board to maintain accuracy, relevance, and timeliness.

  • Current Version
  • Aug 04, 2025
    Quiz Edited by
    ProProfs Editorial Team
  • Aug 04, 2025
    Quiz Created by
    Thames
Cancel
  • All
    All (25)
  • Unanswered
    Unanswered ()
  • Answered
    Answered ()
What is the name of the lower jawbone which articulates with the...
What part of a typical vertebra forms the rounded, central portion...
Which vertebrae articulate with the corresponding ribs?
The first seven pair of ribs are called floating ribs. True or false?
What are the two sets of bones that the skull is composed of?
How many bones does the axial skeleton have?
How many large bones construct the cranium?
Which two paired bones are an exception to the cranium?
Which of the following bones are all single bones?
Which of the following bones is not considered a facial bone?
Is the hyoid bone still considered a facial bone because of its...
All facial bones except the __________ join the maxillae.
Which of the following are the main or keystone bones of the face?
Which bone is located in the throat above the larynx?
The hyoid bone is structured as a __________ shape with a body and two...
All facial bones except the _____________ join the maxillae.
What are the main, keystone bones of the face?
What bone is located in the throat above the larynx?
The hyoid bone is a __________ shaped with a body and 2 pairs of...
Which of the following bones contain sinuses (mucosa lined air...
Which of the 4 bones that contain sinuses is the largest?
Which bone has a point of attachment for many tongue and neck muscles?
What is the name of the baby soft spot on the head characterized by...
What are fontanels?
This area gradually becomes bony (ossify) as the infant ages,...
Alert!

Advertisement