Appendicular Skeleton

Question 1

Components of the appendicular skeleton?

Answer 1

• Shoulder Girdle
• Upper Limb
• Pelvic Girdle
• Lower Limb

Question 2

Number of bones in one hand?

Answer 2

27

Question 3

Number of Phalanges in one hand?

Answer 3

14

Question 4

Number of Metacarpals in one hand?

Answer 4

5

Question 5

Number of Carpal Bones in one hand?

Answer 5

8

Question 6

Alternative name for hand?

Answer 6

Manus

Question 7

Small bones which compose the fingers and the thumb?

Answer 7

Phalanges

Question 8

Singular for Phalanges

Answer 8

Phalanx

Question 9

Where does digit numbering start?

Answer 9

Thumb

Question 10

What number is the little finger?

Answer 10

5

Question 11

How many phalenges does the 2nd to 5th finger have?

Answer 11

3

Question 12

Components of phalanges for 2nd to 5th digits?

Answer 12

• Proximal Phalanx
• Middle Phalanx
• Distal Phalanx

Question 13

Components of the phalanges of the thumb?

Answer 13

Proximal Phalanx and Distal Phalanx.

Question 14

The first metacarpal is inlign with which digit?

Answer 14

Thumb (1st)

Question 15

Parts of the metacarpal?

Answer 15

Head, Base and Body

Question 16

Also known as the wrist bones?

Answer 16

Carpal Bones.

Question 17

Make up the palm?

Answer 17

Metacarpals.

Question 18

Which part of the metacarpal articulates with the carpal bones?

Answer 18

Base

Question 19

Proximal row of the carpal bones.

Answer 19

• Scaphoid
• Lunate
• Triquetrum
• Pisiform

Question 20

Shape of scaphoid?

Answer 20

Boat shaped

Question 21

Boat shaped carpal bone?

Answer 21

Scaphoid.

Question 22

Carpal bone which is most frequently fractured?

Answer 22

Scaphoid

Question 23

Moon shaped carpal bone?

Answer 23

Lunate

Question 24

Shape of lunate?

Answer 24

Moon Shaped.

Question 25

Pyramidal shaped carpal bone?

Answer 25

Triquetrum.

Question 26

Shape of Triquetrum?

Answer 26

Pyramidal shape.

Question 27

Pea shaped carpal bone?

Answer 27

Pisiform

Question 28

Shape of pisiform?

Answer 28

Pea shapped

Question 29

Smallest bone of the carpal bone?

Answer 29

Pisiform

Question 30

Distal row of carpal bones?

Answer 30

• Trapezium
• Trapezoid
• Capitate
• Hamate

Question 31

Alternative name for Trapezium?

Answer 31

Greater Multangular.

Question 32

Alternative name for Trapezoid?

Answer 32

Lesser Multangular

Question 33

Largest carpal bone?

Answer 33

Capitate

Question 34

Largest carpal bone of the proximal row?

Answer 34

Scaphoid.

Question 35

Alternative name for Capitate?

Answer 35

Os Magnum

Question 36

Mnemonic for carpal bones?

Answer 36

Some Loves Try Positions That They Can’t Handle

Question 37

Joints between phalanges?

Answer 37

Interphalangeal Joint

Question 38

How many Interphalangeal Joints does the thumb have?

Answer 38

1

Question 39

Two types of interphalangeal joints found in the 2nd to 5th digits?

Answer 39

• Proximal Interphalangeal Joint

* Distal Interphalangeal Joint

Question 40

Joint found inbetween the proximal and middle phalanges?

Answer 40

Proximal Interphalangeal Joint

Question 41

Joind found between the distal and middle Phalanges?

Answer 41

Distal Interphalangeal Joint

Question 42

Joint found between the metacarpals and proximal phalanx?

Answer 42

Metacarpophalangeal Joint

Question 43

Joint found between the metacarpals and the carpals?

Answer 43

Carpometacarpal Joint

Question 44

Bone of forearm which is inline with the thumb?

Answer 44

Radius

Question 45

Longer of the two forearm bones?

Answer 45

Ulna

Question 46

Part of the ulna which articulates with the humerus?

Answer 46

Trochlear Notch

Question 47

C shape of the Ulna?

Answer 47

Trochlear Notch

Question 48

Largest and longest bone of the upper limb?

Answer 48

Humerus

Question 49

Articulates with the head of the radius?

Answer 49

Capitulum

Question 50

Articulates with the ulna?

Answer 50

Trochlea

Question 51

Alternative name for the shoulder girdle?

Answer 51

Pectoral Girdle

Question 52

Purpose of shoulder girdle?

Answer 52

Support, Muscle Attachment

Question 53

Components of Shoulder Girdle?

Answer 53

• 2 clavicles

* 2 scapulae

Question 54

Alternative name for clavile?

Answer 54

Collar Bone

Question 55

Shape of clavicle?

Answer 55

S shaped

Question 56

Slender s shaped bone that connects to the sternum and scapulae?

Answer 56

Clavicle

Question 57

Broad bones with triangular shape?

Answer 57

Scapulae

Question 58

Shape of Scapulae?

Answer 58

Triangular.

Question 59

Number of bones in each foot?

Answer 59

26

Question 60

Number of Phalanges in each foot?

Answer 60

14

Question 61

Number of Metatarsals in each foot?

Answer 61

5

Question 62

Number of Tarsals in each foot?

Answer 62

7

Question 63

Alternative name for metatarsals?

Answer 63

Instep

Question 64

Alternative name for great toe?

Answer 64

Hallux

Question 65

Alternative name for Hallux?

Answer 65

Big Toe

Question 66

Alternative name for Big Toe?

Answer 66

Great Toe

Question 67

Largest and strongest tarsal bone?

Answer 67

Calcaneus

Question 68

Alternative name for Calcaneus?

Answer 68

Os Calcis

Question 69

Alternative name for Os Calcis?

Answer 69

Heel Bone

Question 70

Alternative name for Talus?

Answer 70

Astragalus

Question 71

3 Classsifications of Cuneiform?

Answer 71

Medial Cuneiform, Intermediate Cuneiform, Lateral Cuneiform

Question 72

Largest sesamoid bone?

Answer 72

Patella

Question 73

What type of bone is the patella?

Answer 73

Sesamoid bone.

Question 74

Joint found between metatarsal and proximal phalanx?

Answer 74

Metatarsophalangeal Joint

Question 75

Joint found between the metatarsal and tarsals?

Answer 75

Tarsometatarsal Joint

Question 76

Weight bearing bone of the leg?

Answer 76

Tibia

Question 77

Alternative name for Tibia?

Answer 77

Shin bone

Question 78

Lateral and posterior to Tibia?

Answer 78

Fibula

Question 79

Orientation of Fibula relative to Tibia?

Answer 79

Lateral and Posterior

Question 80

Alternative name of Fibula?

Answer 80

Calf Bone

Question 81

Rough diameter for patella?

Answer 81

2 inches.

Question 82

Shape of Patella?

Answer 82

Triangular

Question 83

Found superior in the patella?

Answer 83

Base

Question 84

Found inferior in the patella?

Answer 84

Apex.

Question 85

Longest and strongest bone in the entire body?

Answer 85

Femur

Question 86

Components of the Pelvic Girdle?

Answer 86

• Two Hip bones
• Sacrum
• Coccyx

Question 87

Alternative names for Hipbone?

Answer 87

• Innominate

* Os Coxae

Question 88

Function of pelvis?

Answer 88

Support and Protects some organs

Question 89

Components of the Coxal Bone?

Answer 89

• Ilium
• Ischium
• Pubis

Question 90

Point where illum, ischium and pubis fuse?

Answer 90

Acetabulum

Question 91

Point of articulation for femur head and pelvis?

Answer 91

Acetabulum

Question 92

Two classification of joints?

Answer 92

Functional and Structural

Question 93

Classification of joints based on mobility?

Answer 93

Functional Joints

Question 94

Classification of joints based on type of tissue that separate them?

Answer 94

Structural Joints

Question 95

Primary classification of joints?

Answer 95

Structural Joints

Question 96

3 classifications of Functional Joints?

Answer 96

• Synarthrosis
• Amphiarthrosis
• Diarthrosis

Question 97

Functional joint that is immovable?

Answer 97

Synarthrosis

Question 98

Functinal joint that has limited movement?

Answer 98

Amphiarthrosis

Question 99

Functional Joint that is freely movable?

Answer 99

Diarthrosis

Question 100

3 Classifications of Structural Joints?

Answer 100

• Fibrous
• Cartilaginous
• Synovial

Question 101

Structural Joints held together by fibrous connective tissue?

Answer 101

Fibrous Joints

Question 102

3 Components of Fibrous Joints?

Answer 102

• Syndesmoses
• Sutures
• Gomphoses

Question 103

Structural Joints held together by cartilage?

Answer 103

Cartilaginous Joints

Question 104

2 Types of Cartilaginous Joints?

Answer 104

• Symphysis

* Synchondroses

Question 105

Structural Joints characterized by a fibrous capsule that contains synovial fluid?

Answer 105

Synovial Joints

Question 106

Name the 7 Synovial Joints?

Answer 106

• Plane
• Ginglymus
• Trochoid
• Ellipsoid
• Saddle
• Spheroidal
• Bicondylar

Question 107

Example of Syndesmoses?

Answer 107

Distal Tibiofibular Joint

Question 108

Sutures are found only between?

Answer 108

Bones of the skull

Question 109

Example of Gomphoses?

Answer 109

Roots of Teeth

Question 110

Example of Symphysis?

Answer 110

Symphysis Pubis

Question 111

Example of Synchondroses?

Answer 111

Epiphyseal Plate