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1. Which of the following bones is part of the axial skeleton? A. rib B. coxa C.

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Question

1. Which of the following bones is part of the axial skeleton? A. rib B. coxa C. scapula D. clavicle E. radius 12. Which of the following bones is paired? A. sphenoid B. mandible C. vome D. temporal E. maxilla 13. The sagittal suture is located between the A. parietal and occipital bones. B. parietal and temporal bones. C. two parietal bones. D. frontal and temporal bones. E. frontal and parietal bones. 14. The cheek bone is also known as the A. sphenoid bone. B. maxilla. C. zygomatic bone. D. frontal bone. E. ethmoid bone. 15. Which of the following bones contains a sinus? A. nasal bone B. maxilla C. zygomatic bone D. occipital bone E. temporal

Explanation / Answer

11. A. Ribs

Axial skeleton consists of 80 bones. 29 in head, 25 in thorax and 26 in vertebral column.

12. E. Maxilla

The other paired bones are palatine, zygomatic, nasal, lacrimal and inferior nasal conchae bones.

13. C. 2 parietal bones

Sagittal suture is a dense, fibrous connective tissue.

14. C. Zygomatic bone

Also called malar bone, is a paired bone.

15. B. Maxilla

Paranasal sinuses are present in frontal, maxillary, ethmoid and sphenoid bones.