The dens (odontoid process) is a feature of which of the following bones?

A. Occipital bone
B. Mandible
C. First cervical vertebra
D. Second cervical vertebra
E. Temporal bone


Answer: D. Second cervical vertebra

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The ________ muscle covers most of the surface area of the upper back.

A) rhomboid B) infraspinatus C) teres major D) trapezius E) None of the answers are correct.

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A. iris. B. retina. C. cornea. D. choroid. E. pupil.

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List the type of muscle tissue

What will be an ideal response?

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