81) Which of the following bones contain the cribriform foramina?

A) zygomatic

B) maxilla

C) frontal

D) ethmoid

E) sphenoid

82) Which maxillary region feature serves as an opening for a major sensory nerve from the face?

A) optic canal

B) transverse foramen

C) supra-orbital foramen

D) infra-orbital foramen

E) mental foramen

83) Functions of the curves of the vertebral column include which of the following?

A) aligns the body’s weight in line with the body axis

B) aligns the weight of the trunk over the arms only

C) shifts the weight of the trunk forward

D) increases the ability to extend the limbs

E) keeps the vertebral column straight and rigid

84) One role of the fontanels is to

A) allow for the change in shape of the skull during childbirth.

B) serve as ossification centers for the facial bones.

C) serve as the final bony plates of the skull.

D) lighten the weight of the skull bones.

E) enclose the vertebral column.

85) Costal facets are distinctive features of ________ vertebrae.

A) cervical

B) thoracic

C) lumbar

D) sacral

E) coccygeal

86) An abnormal lateral curvature of the spine is termed

A) kyphosis.

B) lordosis.

C) scoliosis.

D) gomphosis.

E) cyanosis.

87) Which of the following is most likely to be damaged during CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation)?

A) styloid process

B) mastoid process

C) xiphoid process

D) odontoid process

E) transverse process

88) The ribs articulate with the

A) spinous processes of the vertebrae.

B) transverse processes of the vertebrae.

C) laminae of the vertebrae.

D) pedicles of the vertebrae.

E) vertebral bodies.

89) The jugular notch is a structural feature of the ________.

A) clavicle

B) rib

C) sternum

D) cervical vertebra

E) thoracic vertebra

90) The vertebral arches contribute structurally to surround and protect the

A) spinal nerves.

B) cranial nerves.

C) vertebrae.

D) spinal cord.

E) ribs.