Deck 8: The Appendicular Skeleton

Question 1

Which of the following is most commonly fractured in a fall?

A)radius
B)scapula
C)clavicle
D)navicular
E)glenoid cavity

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Which of the following features is located near the proximal end of the humerus?

A)medial epicondyle
B)lateral epicondyle
C)greater tubercle
D)olecranon fossa
E)capitulum

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Figure 8-1 The Scapula
Use Figure 8-1 to answer the following questions:
Identify the structure labeled " 1."

A)spine of scapula
B)scapular process
C)acromion
D)coracoid process
E)scapular notch

Answer 3

D

Question 4

The depression on the posterior surface at the distal end of the humerus is the

A)olecranon fossa.
B)coronoid fossa.
C)radial fossa.
D)intertubercular groove.
E)radial groove.

Question 5

The clavicle articulates with the

A)coracoid process and the humerus.
B)glenoid cavity and scapular spine.
C)acromial and coracoid processes.
D)manubrium and xiphoid process.
E)acromial process and the manubrium.

Question 6

Which of the following constitutes the pectoral girdle?

A)clavicles only
B)clavicles and scapulae
C)clavicles,scapulae,and humerus
D)clavicles,scapulae,humerus,radius,and ulna
E)clavicle,scapula,humerus,radius,ulna,and carpal bones

Question 7

The head of the humerus articulates with the

A)trochlear notch.
B)glenoid cavity.
C)acetabulum.
D)carpal bones.
E)coxal bone.

Question 8

The clavicle articulates with the scapula

A)laterally with the coracoid process.
B)laterally with the glenoid cavity.
C)laterally with the acromion.
D)laterally with the manubrium.
E)medially with the coracoid cavity.

Question 9

Figure 8-1 The Scapula
Use Figure 8-1 to answer the following questions:
Identify the structure labeled "7."

A)acromion
B)scapular process
C)spine of scapula
D)coracoid process
E)scapular notch

Question 10

Figure 8-1 The Scapula
Use Figure 8-1 to answer the following questions:
Identify the structure labeled "2."

A)glenoid cavity
B)acetabulum
C)scapular cavity
D)scapular notch
E)rotator cup

Question 11

The glenohumeral joint,or shoulder joint,is an articulation between which two bones?

A)humerus and ulna
B)scapula and humerus
C)clavicle and scapula
D)clavicle and humerus
E)clavicle and sternum

Question 12

Figure 8-1 The Scapula
Use Figure 8-1 to answer the following questions:
Which structure is the acromion?

A)1
B)2
C)3
D)4
E)5

Question 13

Which of the following adapts the pectoral girdle to a wide range of movement?

A)heavy bones
B)relatively weak joints
C)tough ligaments and tendons
D)strong joint between scapula and ribs
E)flexible sternum

Question 14

The three sides of what bone form a broad triangle?

A)radius
B)clavicle
C)vertebra
D)sternum
E)scapula

Question 15

Figure 8-1 The Scapula
Use Figure 8-1 to answer the following questions:
What bone articulates on the structure labeled "2"?

A)femur
B)clavicle
C)humerus
D)manubrium
E)radius

Question 16

Which of the following bones is not part of the appendicular skeleton?

A)scapula
B)tibia
C)sacrum
D)coxal bones
E)metacarpals

Question 17

The only direct connection between the pectoral girdle and the axial skeleton is where the

A)clavicle articulates with the humerus.
B)clavicle articulates with the manubrium of the sternum.
C)coxal bones articulate with the femur.
D)vertebral column articulates with the sacrum.
E)clavicle articulates with the xiphoid process.

Question 18

Which of the following is located closest to the jugular notch?

A)medial end of scapula
B)medial end of clavicle
C)lateral end of scapula
D)lateral end of clavicle
E)xiphoid process

Question 19

The medial end of the clavicle is also known as the ________ end.

A)acromial
B)sternal
C)coracoidal
D)manubrial
E)scapular

Question 20

The scapula is roughly triangular in shape.Which of the following are correct terms for the borders?

A)superior,medial,and lateral borders
B)dorsal and costal borders
C)anterior and posterior borders
D)scapular and clavicular borders
E)pectoral borders

Question 21

There are ________ carpal bones located in the wrist,which form ________ rows of bones.

A)2; 8
B)10; 3
C)4; 2
D)8; 2
E)6; 2

Question 22

The condyle of the humerus consists of the

A)medial and lateral epicondyles.
B)trochlea and olecranon fossa.
C)capitulum and trochlea.
D)head and neck.
E)capitulum and coronoid process.

Question 23

Figure 8-2 The Humerus
Use Figure 8-2 to answer the following questions:
Identify the structure labeled "9."

A)olecranon process
B)medial epicondyle
C)lateral epicondyle
D)greater tubercle
E)trochlea

Question 24

The head of the radius articulates with the

A)trochlea.
B)capitulum.
C)carpals.
D)olecranon process.
E)styloid process.

Question 25

Figure 8-2 The Humerus
Use Figure 8-2 to answer the following questions:
Which structure does the radius rotate upon?

A)1
B)2
C)3
D)4
E)5

Question 26

The bones that form the palm are the

A)carpals.
B)tarsals.
C)metacarpals.
D)metatarsals.
E)phalanges.

Question 27

In the anatomical position,the ulna is located ________ to the radius.

A)distal
B)proximal
C)medial
D)superior
E)lateral

Question 28

The carpus contains ________ bones.

A)4
B)5
C)6
D)7
E)8

Question 29

Which of the following is not an upper limb bone?

A)ulna
B)radius
C)humerus
D)metatarsals
E)carpals

Question 30

The ________ of the radius helps stabilize the wrist joint.

A)olecranon process
B)coronoid process
C)styloid process
D)radial tuberosity
E)capitulum

Question 31

Which of the following surface features occur on the ulna?

A)olecranon
B)styloid process
C)trochlear notch
D)radial notch
E)All of the answers are correct.

Question 32

Tina falls and fractures her pisiform bone.What part of her body was injured?

A)foot
B)forearm
C)wrist
D)hand
E)ankle

Question 33

Figure 8-2 The Humerus
Use Figure 8-2 to answer the following questions:
Identify the place where the humerus often fractures.

A)1
B)2
C)5
D)6
E)7

Question 34

The rough surface feature present along the lateral border of the shaft of the humerus is the

A)radial groove.
B)medial epicondyle.
C)lateral epicondyle.
D)deltoid tuberosity.
E)coronoid process.

Question 35

Figure 8-2 The Humerus
Use Figure 8-2 to answer the following questions:
Which structure articulates with the glenoid cavity?

A)3
B)4
C)5
D)6
E)7

Question 36

The bones that give the hand a wide range of motion are the

A)carpals.
B)tarsals.
C)metacarpals.
D)metatarsals.
E)phalanges.

Question 37

Each hand has ________ phalangeal bones.

A)15
B)20
C)14
D)18
E)10

Question 38

Figure 8-2 The Humerus
Use Figure 8-2 to answer the following questions:
When the arm is straight,which structure accepts the olecranon?

A)1
B)3
C)4
D)8
E)9

Question 39

The hand has ________ bones in the wrist and ________ bones in the palm.

A)5; 5
B)10; 5
C)8; 4
D)8; 5
E)4; 5

Question 40

The bones that form the fingers are the

A)carpals.
B)tarsals.
C)metacarpals.
D)metatarsals.
E)phalanges.

Question 41

The ilium,ischium,and pubis fuse into a single bone called the

A)patella.
B)pelvis.
C)pectoral girdle.
D)coccyx.
E)coxal bone.

Question 42

Each coxal bone consists of which of the following three fused bones?

A)ulna,radius,and humerus
B)ilium,ischium,and pubis
C)femur,tibia,and fibula
D)hamate,capitate,and trapezium
E)femur,patella,and tibia

Question 43

What bone articulates with the coxal bone at the acetabulum?

A)sacrum
B)femur
C)humerus
D)tibia
E)fibula

Question 44

Which of the following is the heel bone?

A)talus
B)navicular
C)calcaneus
D)cuboid
E)patella

Question 45

The superior border of the ilium that acts as a point of attachment for both ligaments and muscles is the

A)anterior iliac spine.
B)acetabulum.
C)posterior superior iliac spine.
D)iliac crest.
E)iliac notch.

Question 46

The distal end of the tibia articulates with the

A)talus.
B)fibula.
C)patella.
D)calcaneus.
E)coxal bone.

Question 47

When seated,the weight of the body is borne by the

A)ischial tuberosities.
B)posterior inferior iliac spines.
C)iliac crests.
D)obturator foramina.
E)inferior rami of the pubis.

Question 48

The pubic and ischial rami encircle the

A)pubic symphysis.
B)lesser sciatic notch.
C)greater sciatic notch.
D)obturator foramen.
E)acetabulum.

Question 49

A male has a ________ pelvic outlet when compared to the woman's pelvic outlet.

A)larger
B)longer
C)smaller
D)wider
E)deeper

Question 50

The greater sciatic notch is a feature on the

A)ilium.
B)ischium.
C)pubis.
D)femur.
E)patella.

Question 51

Which of the following is not a tarsal bone?

A)medial cuneiform
B)anterior cuneiform
C)cuboid
D)navicular
E)talus

Question 52

Which of the following is not a part of the pelvis?

A)sacrum
B)coccyx
C)coxal bone
D)lumbar vertebrae
E)pubic symphysis

Question 53

The largest component of the coxal bone is the

A)pubis.
B)ischium.
C)ilium.
D)femur.
E)tibia.

Question 54

The longest and heaviest bone in the body is the

A)humerus.
B)femur.
C)tibia.
D)fibula.
E)coxal bone.

Question 55

The pelvic organs are mostly found within the

A)ischial spine.
B)iliac fossa.
C)ischial fossa.
D)obturator foramen.
E)pubic symphysis.

Question 56

Which surface feature(s)along the ilium mark(s)attachment sites for large hip muscles?

A)iliac spines
B)greater sciatic notch
C)gluteal lines
D)lesser sciatic notch
E)pubic symphysis

Question 57

The coxal bone and sacrum combine to form the

A)pelvis.
B)pelvic girdle.
C)hips.
D)pectoral girdle.
E)pubic symphysis.

Question 58

The part of the tibia that is easily felt through the skin and is known as the shin is the

A)medial malleolus.
B)anterior crest.
C)tibial tuberosity.
D)articular facet.
E)anterior margin.

Question 59

The sacrum articulates with the

A)ilium.
B)ischium.
C)pubis.
D)ilium and ischium.
E)ischium and pubis.

Question 60

The foot has ________ ankle bones and ________ bones in the sole.

A)5; 5
B)7; 5
C)8; 4
D)8; 5
E)4; 5

Question 61

Figure 8-3 The Femur
Use Figure 8-3 to answer the following questions:
Which structure articulates with the acetabulum?

A)1
B)2
C)4
D)5
E)9

Question 62

The calcaneal tendon attaches to which anatomical structure?

A)cuboid bone
B)calcaneus
C)talus
D)lesser trochanter
E)patella

Question 63

The weight of the body is supported by the

A)distal metacarpals.
B)proximal metatarsals.
C)distal ends of the metatarsals.
D)calcaneus.
E)distal metacarpals and the calcaneus.

Question 64

The condition known as "flat feet" is due to a lower-than-normal longitudinal arch in the foot.A problem with which of the following would most likely contribute to this condition?

A)a loose calcaneal tendon
B)weak tarsometatarsal joints
C)weakness in the ligaments that attach the calcaneus to the distal ends of the metatarsals
D)weakness in the ligaments that attach the talus to the tibia
E)poor alignment of the phalanges with the metatarsals

Question 65

Another name for the first toe is

A)hallux.
B)pollex.
C)hyoid.
D)lateral cuneiform.
E)phalanx.

Question 66

The patella slides in a groove on the femur called the

A)medial and lateral condyles.
B)interpatellar groove.
C)patellar surface.
D)femoral head.
E)patellar canal.

Question 67

The medial border of the fibula is bound to the ________ by the interosseous membrane.

A)femur
B)tibia
C)patella
D)navicular
E)femur and the tibia

Question 68

The tarsus contains ________ bones.

A)4
B)5
C)6
D)7
E)8

Question 69

Tom stumbles and injures his hallux.What part of his anatomy is injured?

A)his hand
B)his foot
C)his ankle
D)his knee
E)his hip

Question 70

Figure 8-3 The Femur
Use Figure 8-3 to answer the following questions:
Identify the structure labeled "3."

A)greater trochanter
B)lesser trochanter
C)head
D)lateral epicondyle
E)lateral condyle

Question 71

Figure 8-3 The Femur
Use Figure 8-3 to answer the following questions:
Identify the diaphysis of the femur.

A)1
B)2
C)3
D)5
E)7

Question 72

The linea aspera is located on the

A)humerus.
B)tibia.
C)ischium.
D)femur.
E)scapula.

Question 73

The lateral malleolus is found on the

A)femur.
B)tibia.
C)fibula.
D)patella.
E)calcaneus.

Question 74

Which of the following is not a lower limb bone?

A)fibula
B)ulna
C)metatarsal
D)patella
E)femur

Question 75

When standing normally,most of your weight is transmitted to the ground by the

A)tibia,talus,and calcaneus.
B)talus and proximal metatarsals.
C)calcaneus and talus.
D)talus and cuneiforms.
E)calcaneus and proximal metatarsals.

Question 76

Figure 8-3 The Femur
Use Figure 8-3 to answer the following questions:
Identify the structure labeled "2."

A)greater trochanter
B)linea aspera
C)head
D)lateral epicondyle
E)lateral condyle

Question 77

The talus contacts the

A)calcaneus.
B)navicular bone.
C)tibia.
D)calcaneus and navicular bones.
E)tibia,calcaneus,and navicular bones.

Question 78

Compared to the hand,the foot

A)has more phalanges.
B)has fewer metatarsals than the hand has metacarpals.
C)has more tarsal bones than the hand has carpal bones.
D)contains arches that help distribute body weight.
E)has the same number of tarsal bones as the hand has carpal bones.

Question 79

The hand has 15 phalangeal bones; the foot has 14 phalangeal bones.

A)The first statement is true but the second statement is false.
B)The first statement is false but the second statement is true.
C)The first statement is true and the second statement is true.
D)The first statement is false and the second statement is false.
E)There is too much anatomical variability to be sure.

Question 80

Figure 8-3 The Femur
Use Figure 8-3 to answer the following questions:
Identify the structure labeled "12."

A)greater trochanter
B)linea aspera
C)head
D)lateral epicondyle
E)lateral condyle