appendicular skeleton

Question 1

Supra scapula

Answer 1

form thin cartilaginous strip along the dorsal border of scapula

Question 2

Scapula

Answer 2

attachment of muscle for arm and thorax

Question 3

Acromian process

Answer 3

attachment of muscle

Question 4

Metacromian process

Answer 4

attachment of muscle

Question 5

Coracoid process

Answer 5

attachment of muscle

Question 6

Glenoid Cavity

Answer 6

articulation of the head of humerus

Question 7

Humerus

Answer 7

• attachment of muscle for pectoral girdle

- permit upper arm to flex and extend elbow

Question 8

Head of humerus

Answer 8

articulation with glenoid cavity

Question 9

Bicipital groove

Answer 9

provide proximal end of humerus

Question 10

Supra trochlear foramen

Answer 10

passage of bronchial artery

Question 11

Trochlear

Answer 11

• articulates with ulna bone of forearm

- allow only forward and backward movement of forearm

Question 12

Deltoid ridge

Answer 12

attachment of muscle

Question 13

Greater Tuberosity

Answer 13

attachment of muscle

Question 14

Lesser Tuberosity

Answer 14

attachment of muscle

Question 15

Sigmoid notch

Answer 15

articulation with trochlear of humerus

Question 16

Proximal end of ulna

Answer 16

bears olecranon process

Question 17

Olecranon process

Answer 17

Forms elbow

Question 18

Radius, Ulna

Answer 18

articulates with wrist bone (distal end)

Question 19

Pelvic girdle

Answer 19

• supports hind limbs

- protects organs (urinary bladder, sex organs)

Question 20

Ilium

Answer 20

articulates with sacrum

Question 21

Acetabulum

Answer 21

articulates with head of femur

Question 22

Pubis

Answer 22

joined together to form pubic symphysis

Question 23

Femur

Answer 23

supports body, walking or running

Question 24

Head of femur

Answer 24

articulation with acetabulum of pelvic girdle

Question 25

Trochanters

Answer 25

attachment of muscles

Question 26

Shaft

Answer 26

attachment of muscles

Question 27

Condyles

Answer 27

movement of joint

Question 28

Tibio-fibula

Answer 28

• supports body weight

- locomotion

Question 29

Cnemial crest

Answer 29

attachment of muscle

Question 30

Proximal end of tibio-fibula

Answer 30

articulates with condyles of femur

Question 31

Distal end of tibio-fibula

Answer 31

articulates with ankle or tarsus

Question 32

Functions of pectoral girdle and fore limbs

Answer 32

1. support of fore limbs
2. shock absorber
3. body shape maintainance
4. protection of organs
5. attachment of muscles
6. claws in digging burrows

Question 33

Functions of pelvic girdle and hind limbs

Answer 33

1. support of hind limbs
2. works as levers
3. attachment of muscles
4. protect, support
5. bear weight of body at rest