The Appendicular Skeleton Flashcards
The function of the appendicular skeleton is primarily concerned with giving…
You movement abilities.
Pectoral Gridle
Includes clavicle and scapula incorporates head of humerus.
The bones that compromise the palm are the…
Metacarpals
The three bones that fuse to form a hip (coxal) bone are the pubis, ischium, and ilium.
TRUE
The portion of the bony pelvis that is inferior to the pelvic brim is the false pelvis; the portion that is superior to the pelvic brim is the true pelvis.
FALSE
The largest carpal bone is the lunate.
FALSE
The anterior joint formed by the two coxal (hip) bones is the pubic symphysis.
FALSE
Which of the following statements are true?
1. The pectoral girdle consists of the scapula, the clavicle, and the sternum.
2. Although the joints of the pectoral girdle are not very stable, they allow free movement in many directions.
3. The anterior component of the pectoral girdle is the scapula.
4. The pectoral girdle articulates directly with the vertebral column.
5. The posterior component of the pectoral girdle is the sternum.
2 ONLY
Which of the following are true concerning the elbow joint?
1 When the forearm is extended, the olecranon fossa receives the olecranon.
2 When the forearm is flexed, the radial fossa receives the coronoid process.
3 The head of the radius articulates with the capitulum.
4 The trochlea articulates with the trochlear notch.
5 The head of the ulna articulates with the ulnar notch of the radius.
1,3, AND 4
Which of the following is the most superior of the tarsals and articulates with the distal end of the tibia?
Calcaneus
Navicular
Cuboid
Cuneiform
Talus
TALUS
Which is(are) not true concerning the scapula?
1 The lateral border is also known as the axillary border.
2 The scapular notch accommodates the head of the humerus.
3 The scapula is also known as the collarbone.
4 The acromion process articulates with the clavicle.
5 The coracoid process is utilized for muscle attachment.
2 AND 3
Which of the following is false?
A decrease in the height of the medial longitudinal arch creates a condition known as clawfoot.
The transverse arch is formed by the navicular, cuneiforms, and bases of the five metatarsals.
The longitudinal arch has medial and lateral parts, both of which originate at the calcaneus.
Arches help to absorb shocks.
Arches enable the foot to support the body’s weight.
A decrease in the height of the medial longitudinal arch creates a condition known as clawfoot.
Which of the following are involved in the knee joint?
fibular notch of tibia
lateral condyle of tibia
head of fibula
greater trochanter of femur
Lateral condyle of tibia
The greater sciatic notch is located on the…
llium
An S-shaped bone lying horizontally in the superior and anterior part of the thorax is the…
Clavicle
