Chapter 8: Appendicular Skeleton Flashcards
1) Which of the following is not part of the appendicular skeleton;
1) upper and lower limbs
Pectoral girdle consists of bones that hold the upper limb
Pelvic girdle consists of the lower limbs *
2) What is the term for the appendicular bones that are not part of the arms or legs; they attach them to the axial skeleton?
2) Girdles.
3) What are the two bones of the pectoral girdle?
3) Collar bone (clavicle) Shoulder blade (scapula).
4) The scapulae and clavicles make up the;
4) connects the manubrium of sternum to acromion of scapula
6) The pelvis and pelvic girdle are the same object; True (A) or False (B)
6) False.
7) What is the scientific name for the shoulder blade?
7) scapula
8) What is the scientific name for the collar bone?
8)clavicle
9) Which of the following is not one of the main functions of the pectoral girdle;
9) -supports the upper limb
- provides attachment for the upper torso and arms
- Flexible structure that allows a wide range of movement of the arm.
10) The muscles of what structures attach to the pectoral girdle?
10)Upper torso and arms.
11) What is the scientific name for the chest region?
11) Thorax
12) The pectoral girdle is a highly reinforced structure that allows only limited movement of the joint; True (A) or False (B)
12) False B
13) What bone connects the manubrium of the sternum to the acromion of the scapula?
13) Clavicle
14) Which bone in the body is most commonly broken?
14) Clavicle
15) What is the superior most section of the sternum called?
15) Manubrium.
16) The glenoid cavity of the scapula articulates with what structure?
16) Humerus
17) What is the main function of the body of the scapula?
17) Site of muscle attachment.
18) How can you discern the difference(s) between the acromion and coracoid process of the scapula?
18) Acromion looks like blade of spoon. Coracoid is c shaped.
19) What is the name of the indentation of the scapula that articulates with the posterior portion of the ribs?
19) Sup scapular fossa.
20) What is the scientific name for the upper arm bone?
20) Humerus
21) What is the name of the structure on the humerus that articulates with the scapula?
21) Head
22) What is the name of the structure on the humerus that articulates with the radius?
22) Capitulum
23) What is the name of the structure on the humerus that articulates with the ulna?
23) Trochlea
24) What would you call any region of bone that is supporting an articular surface?
24) Eppicondyal.
25) What are the two lower arm bones?
25) Radius and Ulna
26) Which of the lower arm bones rotates to allow pronation and supination of the lower arm?
26) Radius
27) What structure on the radius articulates with the capitulum of the humerus?
27) Head
28) The ulna and radius move in similar ways; True (A) or False (B)
28) False
29) Which bone of the lower arm moves in a hinge-like fashion and makes up your elbow?
29) Ulna
30) The bones of the wrist are known as the;
30) Carpals
31) What type/category/shape are the carpal bones?
31) Wrist bones/short bones
32) The bones of the palm of the hand are called;
32) Metacarpals
33) What is the shape of the metacarpals?
33)Are the bones of the palm.