Unit 4 Axial Skeleton Test

Front

What are true ribs?

Back

True ribs are the first seven pairs of ribs that attach directly to the sternum via costal cartilage.

Front

What are false ribs?

Back

False ribs are the next three pairs of ribs (8th to 10th) that do not attach directly to the sternum but are connected to the 7th rib.

Front

What are floating ribs?

Back

Floating ribs are the last two pairs of ribs (11th and 12th) that do not attach to the sternum or to other ribs.

Front

What is the mastoid process?

Back

The mastoid process is a bony prominence located behind the ear, part of the temporal bone, and serves as an attachment point for muscles.

Front

What is the zygomatic process?

Back

The zygomatic process is a bony projection of the temporal bone that forms part of the zygomatic arch (cheekbone).

Front

What is the styloid process?

Back

The styloid process is a slender, pointed piece of bone just below the ear, serving as an attachment for muscles and ligaments.

Front

What is the function of the vertebral column?

Back

The vertebral column provides structural support, protects the spinal cord, and allows for flexibility and movement.

Front

What is the sternal angle?

Back

The sternal angle is the angle formed between the manubrium and the body of the sternum, marking the level of the second rib.

Front

What is the jugular notch?

Back

The jugular notch is a dip in the top of the sternum, located between the clavicles, and serves as a landmark for anatomical reference.

Front

What is the xiphisternal joint?

Back

The xiphisternal joint is the joint between the xiphoid process and the body of the sternum, typically ossifying in adulthood.