BIOD 151 MODULE 5 (SKELETAL)
LATEST EXAM 2026 // GRADED
A+ //BIOD 151 WITH QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
What is the function of the nasal conchae? - ANSWER-swirl the air as it is
breathed in through the nasal passages, helping to warm and humidify the air
before it enters the lower respiratory system
What are the only unpaired bones of the facial skeleton? - ANSWER-mandible and
vomer
What bone forms the anterior portion of the hard palate? - ANSWER-maxilla
, True or false: A typical spine is completely straight when standing vertically. -
ANSWER-False
True or false: The vertebral body is located anteriorly and can be palpated along
the surface of the back. - ANSWER-False: located anteriorly, but it's the spinous
processes that can be palpated
The superior most region on the ilium is called the . - ANSWER-Iliac crest
The ASIS is a bone landmark on what bone? - ANSWER-Ilium
What are the main differences in the male and female pelvic shapes? Why? -
ANSWER-the pubic arch is wider in females than males, the pubic brim is more
like an oval in females and a circle in males. these differences accomodate child
bearing
True or false: The intertrochanteric crest articulates with the acetabulum. -
ANSWER-false
What bone lies anteriorly to the femur? - ANSWER-patella
The medial malleolus of the ankle is a part of what bone? - ANSWER-tibia
Name and describe the function of the contents of the medullary cavity of bone. -
ANSWER-bone marrow - yellow stores fat and red produces red blood cells
The center length of a long bone is called the . - ANSWER-diaphysis
This special type of cartilage is found at joint articulations. - ANSWER-articular
cartilage
Which type of bone is lighter: Spongy or compact? - ANSWER-spongy
LATEST EXAM 2026 // GRADED
A+ //BIOD 151 WITH QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
What is the function of the nasal conchae? - ANSWER-swirl the air as it is
breathed in through the nasal passages, helping to warm and humidify the air
before it enters the lower respiratory system
What are the only unpaired bones of the facial skeleton? - ANSWER-mandible and
vomer
What bone forms the anterior portion of the hard palate? - ANSWER-maxilla
, True or false: A typical spine is completely straight when standing vertically. -
ANSWER-False
True or false: The vertebral body is located anteriorly and can be palpated along
the surface of the back. - ANSWER-False: located anteriorly, but it's the spinous
processes that can be palpated
The superior most region on the ilium is called the . - ANSWER-Iliac crest
The ASIS is a bone landmark on what bone? - ANSWER-Ilium
What are the main differences in the male and female pelvic shapes? Why? -
ANSWER-the pubic arch is wider in females than males, the pubic brim is more
like an oval in females and a circle in males. these differences accomodate child
bearing
True or false: The intertrochanteric crest articulates with the acetabulum. -
ANSWER-false
What bone lies anteriorly to the femur? - ANSWER-patella
The medial malleolus of the ankle is a part of what bone? - ANSWER-tibia
Name and describe the function of the contents of the medullary cavity of bone. -
ANSWER-bone marrow - yellow stores fat and red produces red blood cells
The center length of a long bone is called the . - ANSWER-diaphysis
This special type of cartilage is found at joint articulations. - ANSWER-articular
cartilage
Which type of bone is lighter: Spongy or compact? - ANSWER-spongy
