Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A)  1
B)  3
C)  4
D)  8
E)  9F) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 3

The patella slides in a groove on the femur called the

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

The greater sciatic notch is a feature on the

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

The head of the radius articulates with the

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

Which of the following is a not characteristic of the female pelvis?

Accepted Answer

A)  triangular obturator foramen
B)  coccyx points anteriorly
C)  sacrum broad and short
D)  bone markings not very prominent
E)  ischial spine points posteriorlyF) A) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 8

Figure 8-4 Bones of the Ankle and Foot
Use Figure 8-4 to answer the following questions:
-Identify the bones labeled "9."

Accepted Answer

A)  metatarsals
B)  carpals
C)  metacarpals
D)  tarsals
E)  coxaeF) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 9

The calcaneal tendon attaches to which anatomical structure?

Accepted Answer

A)  cuboid bone
B)  calcaneus
C)  talus
D)  lesser trochanter
E)  patellaF) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

What is the distinction between the false pelvis and the true pelvis?

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The true pelvis encloses the pelvic cavi...

Question 12

The longest and heaviest bone in the body is the

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

The weight of the body is supported by the

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A)  femur
B)  clavicle
C)  humerus
D)  manubrium
E)  radiusF) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 15

Why is it necessary for the bones of the pelvic girdle to be more massive than the bones of the pectoral girdle?

Accepted Answer

The pelvic girdle must withsta...

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A)  radioulnar
B)  interosseous
C)  antebrachial
D)  lateromedial
E)  intrabrachialF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 17

The clearest distinction between a male and female skeleton is seen in the characteristics of the

Accepted Answer

A)  skull.
B)  pelvis.
C)  sacrum.
D)  teeth.
E)  thoracic cage.F) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A)  5; 5
B)  7; 5
C)  8; 4
D)  8; 5
E)  4; 5F) C) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 19

The largest component of the coxal bone is the

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 8: The Appendicular Skeleton

Why is it necessary for the bones of the pelvic girdle to be more massive than the bones of the pectoral girdle?

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What is the distinction between the false pelvis and the true pelvis?

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

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

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

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

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

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The largest component of the coxal bone is the

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Figure 8-4 Bones of the Ankle and Foot Use Figure 8-4 to answer the following questions: -Identify the bones labeled "9."

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The greater sciatic notch is a feature on the

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Which of the following is a not characteristic of the female pelvis?

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The weight of the body is supported by the

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

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The head of the radius articulates with the

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The calcaneal tendon attaches to which anatomical structure?

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

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The patella slides in a groove on the femur called the

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The clearest distinction between a male and female skeleton is seen in the characteristics of the

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The longest and heaviest bone in the body is the

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

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