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Ch. 8 The Appendicular Skeleton Flashcards

0
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Which of the following bones articulates with the scapula?

A

Humerus

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

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Clavicle

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

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

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

A

Scapula

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Which bone articulates with the scapula at the glenoid cavity?

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Humerus

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

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Axillary border

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

A

Glenoid cavity

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This statement is true of the human hand.

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There are 8 carpals, 5 metacarpals and 14 phalanges

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8
Q

The glenohumeral joint is formed by articulation of the…

A

Humerus and scapula

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

A

Anatomical neck

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10
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The capitulum of the humerus articulates with the…

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Radius

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

A

Trochlea

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

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Tendon attachment

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

A

Trochlear notch

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

A

Joins the shafts of two bones

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

A

3 bones

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

A

Hamate

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17
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What is included in the carpal tunnel?

A

Pisiform
Trapezium
Flexor retinaculum

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18
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The carpometacarpal joint consists of the…

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Base of metacarpal bones and distal row of carpal bones

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19
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How many phalanges are in each hand?

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14 phalanges

20
Q

The coxal bones unite anteriorly at a joint called the…

A

Pubic symphysis

21
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What is the function of the pelvic girdle?

A

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

22
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The standard anatomical position the is the bone of the pelvis found the most superior.

23
Q

What is included in Carpal tunnel?

A

Pisiform
Trapezium
Flexor retinaculumn

24
Q

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
A

B) Obturator foramen

25
Q

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

A

Ischial tuberosity

26
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The hip joint is the joint found between…

A

The pelvis and femur

27
Q

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

A

A true pelvis

28
Q

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

A

Larger in the acetabulum

29
Q

Each lower limb has…

A

40 bones, found in 4 locations

30
Q

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

A

Both gluteal tuberosity and linea aspera

31
Q

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

A

Lesser trochanter

32
Q

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

33
Q

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

A

Articular facets

34
Q

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
A

C) lateral malleolus of the fibula

35
Q

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

A

Anterior border (crest) of the tibia

36
Q

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

37
Q

Which of the following bones is NOT a tarsal bone?

A) talus
B) calcaneus
C) navicular 
D) cuneiform
E) capitate
A

E) capitate

38
Q

Which of the following structures is not found in the foot?

A) polled
B) hallux
C) talus 
D) longitudinal arch 
E) transverse arch
39
Q

Name the bones that are included in each lower limb?

A

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

40
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The pectoral girdle consists of the

A

Clavicle and scapula

41
Q

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

A

Patellofemoral stress syndrome

42
Q

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

43
Q

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

44
Q

During embryonic and fetal development, most skeletal tissues arise from

A

Mesenchymal cells

45
Q

The neurocranium gives rise to bones of the…

46
Q

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

A

Pelvic brim

47
Q

Provides support and protection for internal organs…

A

Stores and releases sodium ions

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