Deck 8: The Appendicular Skeleton

Question 1

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

Answer 1

C

Question 2

The anterior surface of the scapula is smooth and concave. The name of the concave depression is the

A) supraspinous fossa.
B) infraspinous fossa.
C) subscapular fossa.
D) subspinous fossa.
E) glenoid fossa.

Answer 2

C

Question 3

The scapula articulates with the humerus at the ________ joint.

A) acromiogleno
B) acromiohumoral
C) glenohumoral
D) glenoscapular
E) humeroscapular

Answer 3

C

Question 4

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) clavicles, scapulae, humerus, radius, ulna, and carpal bones

Question 5

Two prominent features of the clavicle are the conoid tubercle at the lateral end and the ________ tuberosity at the medial end.

A) costal
B) sternal
C) acromial
D) deltoid
E) scapular

Question 6

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

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

Question 7

The clavicle articulates with the

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

Question 8

Which of the following is the term for the articulation of the clavicles with the scapulae?

A) acromioclavicular joint
B) sternoclavicular joint
C) acromiosternal joint
D) sternoacromial joint
E) costalclavicular joint

Question 9

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

Question 10

Which of the following is the term for the articulation of the clavicles with the sternum?

A) acromioclavicular joint
B) sternoclavicular joint
C) acromiosternal joint
D) sternoacromial joint
E) costalclavicular joint

Question 11

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

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

Question 12

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 13

The appendicular skeleton includes the bones of the upper and lower extremities and their supporting elements called

A) joints.
B) girdles.
C) sutures.
D) ball and socket.
E) rotator cuffs.

Question 14

The ________ are S-shaped bones that articulate lateral to the jugular notch.

A) scapulae
B) manubria
C) coracoid processes
D) clavicles
E) acromial processes

Question 15

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 16

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

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

Question 17

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, posterior, and superior borders
D) scapular, sternal, and clavicular borders
E) pectoral borders

Question 18

The acromion is continuous with a prominent ridge of bone on the posterior surface of the scapula known as the

A) conoid tubercle.
B) glenoid cavity.
C) coracoid process.
D) spine.
E) inferior angle.

Question 19

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 20

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) subscapular fossa
E) rotator cup

Question 21

Which of the following processes is not found on the ulna?

A) styloid process of ulna
B) olecranon
C) radial notch
D) coronoid process
E) trochlea

Question 22

Identify the mismatched pair.

A) lunate; comma-shaped
B) triquetrum; boat-shaped
C) pisiform; pea-shaped
D) trapezoid; wedge-shaped
E) hamate; hook-shaped

Question 23

The ulnar nerve is exposed when it crosses the posterior surface of what process?

A) greater tubercle
B) lesser tubercle
C) deltoid tuberosity
D) medial epicondyle
E) trochlea

Question 24

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 25

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

Question 26

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

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

Question 27

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 28

The radius and ulna are bound to each other by a(n) ________ ligament.

A) radioulnar
B) interosseous
C) antebrachial
D) lateromedial
E) intrabrachial

Question 29

The deltoid muscle attaches to what process?

A) radial groove
B) deltoid fossa
C) intertubercular groove
D) deltoid tuberosity
E) greater tubercle

Question 30

The bones that form the fingers are the

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

Question 31

The trochlea is located on the

A) tibia.
B) humerus.
C) radius.
D) scapula.
E) ulna.

Question 32

The short projections at the distal ends of both the radius and ulna are the

A) styloid processes.
B) radial head and ulnar head.
C) radial head and olecranon.
D) medial and lateral epicondyles.
E) medial and lateral malleolus.

Question 33

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 34

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

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

Question 35

The attachment site for the biceps brachii muscle to the radius is at the

A) deltoid tuberosity.
B) greater tubercle.
C) radial tuberosity.
D) brachial tuberosity.
E) styloid process of the radius.

Question 36

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 37

Which of the following surface features is found on the radius?

A) olecranon
B) coronoid process
C) trochlear notch
D) radial notch
E) ulnar notch

Question 38

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 39

Which of the following is not one of the four proximal carpal bones?

A) scaphoid
B) lunate
C) pisiform
D) hamate
E) triquetrum

Question 40

The bones of the forearm, or ________, consist of the radius and ulna.

A) olecranon region
B) brachium
C) antecubital region
D) antebrachium
E) cubital region

Question 41

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 42

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 43

The pubic and ischial rami encircle the

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

Question 44

Which of the following is not an upper limb bone?

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

Question 45

The smooth articular surface of the acetabulum is called the

A) ovale surface.
B) obturator surface.
C) lunate surface.
D) sciatic surface.
E) hamate surface.

Question 46

What bone articulates with the coxal bone at the acetabulum?

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

Question 47

Figure 8-2 The Humerus
Use Figure 8-2 to answer the following questions:
Which structure is the lateral epicondyle?

A) 7
B) 8
C) 9
D) 3
E) 4

Question 48

The ________ of the radius helps stabilize the wrist joint.

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

Question 49

The opening surrounded by the pelvic brim is called the

A) pelvic inlet.
B) false pelvis.
C) pelvic crest.
D) pelvic outlet.
E) lesser pelvis.

Question 50

The bony edge of the true pelvis consisting of the ilium and pubis is called the

A) pelvic spine.
B) pelvic brim.
C) pubic symphysis.
D) sacral curvature.
E) pelvic crest.

Question 51

Figure 8-2 The Humerus
Use Figure 8-2 to answer the following questions:
Upon which structure does the radius articulate?

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

Question 52

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 53

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 54

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 55

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 56

The head of the radius articulates with the

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

Question 57

The two pubic bones join medially at the

A) pubic tuberosity.
B) superior ramus.
C) inferior ramus.
D) pubic tubercle.
E) pubic symphysis.

Question 58

The bones that form the palm are the

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

Question 59

The sacroiliac joint is stabilized by ligaments attaching to a roughened area superior to the auricularsurface of the ilium called the

A) iliac fossa.
B) anterior superior iliac spine.
C) greater sciatic notch.
D) iliac tuberosity.
E) arcuate line.

Question 60

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 61

The pelvic organs are mostly found within the

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

Question 62

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

A) lunate surface
B) greater sciatic notch
C) gluteal lines
D) lesser sciatic notch
E) pubic symphysis

Question 63

Which lower leg bone does not carry any body weight?

A) talus
B) tibia
C) navicular
D) fibula
E) calcaneus

Question 64

The distal end of the tibia articulates with the

A) talus.
B) fibula.
C) patella.
D) calcaneus.
E) navicular.

Question 65

The largest component of the coxal bone is the

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

Question 66

Which of the following is the heel bone?

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

Question 67

The medial malleolus is located on the

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

Question 68

The foot arch that is maintained by ligaments running from the calcaneus to the metatarsals is the

A) longitudinal arch.
B) transverse arch.
C) superior arch.
D) posterior arch.
E) distal arch.

Question 69

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 70

The ligament that surrounds the ________ attaches to the tibial tuberosity.

A) tibia
B) calcaneus
C) talus
D) patella
E) head of the fibula

Question 71

One type of hip fracture is a fracture of the

A) patellar surface of the femur.
B) pubic ramus.
C) coxal bones.
D) distal epiphysis of the femur.
E) neck of the femur.

Question 72

The longest and heaviest bone in the body is the

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

Question 73

The sacrum articulates with the

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

Question 74

The greater sciatic notch is a feature on the

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

Question 75

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) linea aspera.
E) anterior margin.

Question 76

The ridge of bone that separates the medial and lateral condyles of the tibia is called the

A) anterior margin.
B) medial malleolus.
C) intercondylar eminence.
D) interosseous membrane.
E) intertrochanteric crest.

Question 77

Which of the following is not a tarsal bone?

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

Question 78

The ________ is a large sesamoid-shaped bone sometimes called the kneecap.

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

Question 79

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

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

Question 80

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

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