1. Which vertebra has odontoid process?
a) Atlas
b) Axis
c) Cervical
d) Coccyx
Explanation: The odontoid process is known as the dens. It is an upward projectile of bone that arises from the front part of the center of the axis vertebra
2. Which of the following is the vestigial bony part of the human skeleton?
a) Cervical
b) Cranium
c) Clavicle
d) Coccyx
Explanation: Vestigial structures are body parts that seemingly have no purpose or function. The coccyx is commonly called as tailbone and is the final segment of the vertebral column in humans.
3. The joint between atlas and axis is _____________
a) Ball and socket joint
b) Saddle joint
c) Pivot joint
d) Angular joint
Explanation: The atlantoaxial joint is a joint in the upper part of the neck between the first and second cervical vertebrae the atlas and axis. It is a pivot joint
4. The major function of intervertebral discs is to __________
a) Absorb shock
b) String the vertebrae together
c) Prevent injuries
d) Prevent hypertension
Explanation: The intervertebral discs are fibro cartilaginous cushions. They serve as the spine’s shock absorbing system, which protects the vertebrae, brain and other structures
5. What is the number of true, false and floating ribs in man?
a) 6, 2, 3
b) 7, 2, 4
c) 6, 3, 4
d) 7, 3, 2
Explanation: True ribs=7pairs, False ribs=3pairs, Floating ribs = 2 pairs.
6. Which ribs have “buckle handle” type of movements?
a) Rib no 1-2
b) Rib no 3-5
c) Rib no 6-10
d) Rib no 11-12
Explanation: Bucket-handle is a movement of ribs that results in a change in transverse diameter of the thorax. It helps inspiration and expiration.
7. Which of the following is a breast bone?
a) Scapula
b) Ribs
c) Sternum
d) Clavicle
Explanation: The sternum or breastbone is a long flat bone shaped like a necktie located in the center of the chest. It helps to protect the heart, lungs and major blood vessels from injury
8. Scapula is a large triangular flat bone situated in the dorsal part of the thorax between _______
a) The second and fifth ribs
b) The second and seventh ribs
c) The third and seventh ribs
d) The fourth and seventh ribs
Explanation: Scapula is a flat and triangular bone present at the back of shoulder as shoulder blade. Scapula is produced into scapular spine which ends into a triangular acromian process.
9. Name the upper handle like part found in sternum?
a) Xiphoid cartilage
b) Manubrium
c) Body
d) Facet
Explanation: Manubrium is the upper handle like part found in sternum. Lower small cartilaginous plate is called Xiphoid cartilage.
10. Which of the following disease is associated with ribs?
a) Synovitis
b) Bursitis
c) Rickets
d) Berri Berri
Explanation: It is caused due to deficiency of vitamin D and calcium in the bones. The ribs affected are the second to the eighth. In rickets, the ends of the ribs, where they join the costal cartilages, become enlarged, giving rise to the so-called “rickety rosary,” which in mild cases is only found on the internal surface of the thorax