Ch. 8 The Appendicular Skeleton

Question 0

Which of the following bones articulates with the scapula?

Answer 0

Humerus

Question 1

This is the anterior bone that articulates with the manubrium of the sternum at the sternoclavicular joint…

Answer 1

Clavicle

Question 2

Why does the fracture of the clavicle usually occur in the mid region?

Answer 2

Due to weakness at the junction of the two curves of clavicle.

Question 3

Which of the following bones is located in the posterior thorax between the levels of second and seventh vertebrae?

Answer 3

Scapula

Question 4

Which bone articulates with the scapula at the glenoid cavity?

Answer 4

Humerus

Question 5

This is the thick edge of the scapula that is closer to the arm…

Answer 5

Axillary border

Question 6

Which of the following bone markings on the scapula is an indentation into which the head of the humerus fits?

Answer 6

Glenoid cavity

Question 7

This statement is true of the human hand.

Answer 7

There are 8 carpals, 5 metacarpals and 14 phalanges

Question 8

The glenohumeral joint is formed by articulation of the…

Answer 8

Humerus and scapula

Question 9

The epiphyseal line on the proximal end of the humerus is found in the…

Answer 9

Anatomical neck

Question 10

The capitulum of the humerus articulates with the…

Answer 10

Radius

Question 11

This is a spool-shaped process on distal end of the humerus that is found medial to the capitulum and articulates with the ulna

Answer 11

Trochlea

Question 12

The medial and lateral epicondyles are found on the distal end of the humerus and are used for…

Answer 12

Tendon attachment

Question 13

Which of the following structures on the ulna receives the trochlea of the humerus?

Answer 13

Trochlear notch

Question 14

What is the function of the interosseous membrane between the ulna and radius?

Answer 14

Joins the shafts of two bones

Question 15

The distal end of the radius articulates with how many bones of the wrists?

Answer 15

3 bones

Question 16

Which of the following carpal bones is named for its large hooked-shaped projection on it’s anterior surface?

Answer 16

Hamate

Question 17

What is included in the carpal tunnel?

Answer 17

Pisiform
Trapezium
Flexor retinaculum

Question 18

The carpometacarpal joint consists of the…

Answer 18

Base of metacarpal bones and distal row of carpal bones

Question 19

How many phalanges are in each hand?

Answer 19

14 phalanges

Question 20

The coxal bones unite anteriorly at a joint called the…

Answer 20

Pubic symphysis

Question 21

What is the function of the pelvic girdle?

Answer 21

Attachment site for the lower limbs and for large pectoral muscles.

Question 22

The standard anatomical position the is the bone of the pelvis found the most superior.

Answer 22

Ilium

Question 23

What is included in Carpal tunnel?

Answer 23

Pisiform
Trapezium
Flexor retinaculumn

Question 24

Which of the following is the largest foramen in the human skeleton? ``` A) acetabulum B) obturator foramen C) vertebral foramen D) mental foramen E) foramen magnum ```

Answer 24

B) Obturator foramen

Question 25

Which projection extends superiorly and laterally along the superior ramus of the pubis eventually merging with arc hate line of the ileum?

Answer 25

Ischial tuberosity

Question 26

The hip joint is the joint found between...

Answer 26

The pelvis and femur

Question 27

The portion of the bony pelvis that is found inferior to the pelvic brim is called....

Answer 27

A true pelvis

Question 28

In comparison to the male pelvis, the female pelvis is not....

Answer 28

Larger in the acetabulum

Question 29

Each lower limb has...

Answer 29

40 bones, found in 4 locations

Question 30

Which process on the femur serves as an attachment point for tendons on several thigh muscles?

Answer 30

Both gluteal tuberosity and linea aspera

Question 31

Which marking is located on the medial side of the femur?

Answer 31

Lesser trochanter

Question 32

Which bone develops in the tendon of the quadriceps femoris muscle and protects the knee joint

Answer 32

Patella

Question 33

The medial and lateral condyles of the femur fit into what part of the patella?

Answer 33

Articular facets

Question 34

Which of the structures listed below is NOT part of the knee joint? ``` A) lateral condyle of the femur B) medial condyle of the femur C) lateral malleolus of the fibula D) condyles of the tibia E) patella ```

Answer 34

C) lateral malleolus of the fibula

Question 35

The hard sharp ridge of the shin that can easily be felt below the skin is the...

Answer 35

Anterior border (crest) of the tibia

Question 36

The lateral malleolus is found on the distal end of what bone?

Answer 36

Fibula

Question 37

Which of the following bones is NOT a tarsal bone? ``` A) talus B) calcaneus C) navicular D) cuneiform E) capitate ```

Answer 37

E) capitate

Question 38

Which of the following structures is not found in the foot? ``` A) polled B) hallux C) talus D) longitudinal arch E) transverse arch ```

Answer 38

A) pollex

Question 39

Name the bones that are included in each lower limb?

Answer 39

There are 30 bones: femur, patella, tibia, fibula, seven tarsals, 5 metatarsals and 14 phalanges.

Question 40

The pectoral girdle consists of the

Answer 40

Clavicle and scapula

Question 41

This is a common condition experienced by runners, which is caused by the kneecap tracking laterally as well as inferiorly and superiorly.

Answer 41

Patellofemoral stress syndrome

Question 42

Which condition where the medial longitudinal arch of the foot is decreased, resulting in fallen arches?

Answer 42

Flatfoot

Question 43

This condition is characterized by the foot being twisted inferiorly and medially, and the angle of the arch is increased?

Answer 43

Clubfoot

Question 44

During embryonic and fetal development, most skeletal tissues arise from

Answer 44

Mesenchymal cells

Question 45

The neurocranium gives rise to bones of the...

Answer 45

Skull

Question 46

The boundary between the true pelvis and the false pelvis is the...

Answer 46

Pelvic brim

Question 47

Provides support and protection for internal organs...

Answer 47

Stores and releases sodium ions