The cranial bone(s) that forms the most posterior portion of the skull is/are the bone(s).

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Question 1 of 5

The cranial bone(s) that forms the most posterior portion of the skull is/are the bone(s).

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The occipital bone forms the posterior skull base and back, including the foramen magnum. The ethmoid is anterior, parietal is lateral, and sphenoid is central, making 'occipital' correct.

Question 2 of 5

An abnormal lateral curvature of the spine is

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Scoliosis is an abnormal lateral (side-to-side) spine curvature. Kyphosis is forward curvature, lordosis is inward, and hunchback is colloquial for kyphosis, making 'scoliosis' correct.

Question 3 of 5

In anatomical position, identify the forearm bone that is most lateral?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: In anatomical position (palms forward), the radius is lateral (thumb side) and the ulna medial (pinky side) in the forearm. Tibia and fibula are leg bones, making 'radius' correct.

Question 4 of 5

The most inferior portion of the coxal bone is the:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The ischium, the lower posterior part of the coxal bone, is the most inferior, forming the sitz bones. The ilium is superior, pubis anterior, and acetabulum central, making 'Ischium' correct.

Question 5 of 5

Which of the following is NOT a part of the coxal bone?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The coxal bone comprises ilium, ischium, and pubis, fusing at the acetabulum. The sacrum is a separate pelvic bone, not part of the coxal bone, making 'sacrum' correct.

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