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1
The most superior bone of the vertebral column is the
A)coccyx.
B)vertebra prominens.
C)axis.
D)atlas.
2
The vertebral column possesses
A)four curvatures.
B)three curvatures.
C)one curvature.
D)no curvatures as it is straight.
3
Humans have __________ pairs of true ribs.
A)two
B)five
C)seven
D)twelve
4
The ______________ ribs do not have costal cartilage attachments to the sternum.
A)false
B)floating
C)true
D)superior
5
Humans possess ___________ cervical vertebrae.
A)twenty-six
B)twelve
C)seven
D)five
6
The superior end of the sacrum articulates with the
A)coccyx.
B)femur.
C)twelfth thoracic vertebra.
D)fifth lumbar vertebra.
7
The anterior (sternal) end of a rib articulates with a thoracic vertebra.
A)True
B)False
8
All cervical, thoracic, and lumbar vertebrae possess a vertebral foramen.
A)True
B)False
9
A feature of the second cervical vertebra is the dens.
A)True
B)False





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