Appendicular Skeleton

Which of the following are TRUE concerning the elbow joint? (1) When the forearm is extended, the olecranon fossa receives teh 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) When the forearm is extended, the olecranon fossa receives the olecranon. (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

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) Although the joints of the pectoral girdle are not very stable, they allow free movement in many directions.

Which is (are) NOT ture 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) The scapular notch accommodates the head of the humerus. (3) The scapula is also known as the collarbone.

The largest carpal bone is the lunate

False

acetabulum

Hip bone (coxal bone)

anterior superior iliac spine

Hip bone (coxal bone)

obturator foramen

Hip bone (coxal bone)

The anterior joint formed by the two coxal (hip) bones is the pelvic symphysis

True

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

a decrease in the height of the medial longitudinal arch creates a condition known as clawfoot.

heel bone

calcaneus

largest and strongest tarsal bone

calcaneus

largest carpal bone

capitate

acromial end

clavicle

an S-shaped bone lying horizontally in the superior and anterior part of the thorax

clavicle

lateral bone that articulates witht he calcaneus and metatarsals; IV-V

cuboid

articulate with metatarsals I-III and cuboid

cuneiforms

fovea capitis

femur

greater trochanter

femur

linea aspera

femur

the longest, heaviest, and strongest bone of the body

femur

lateral malleolus

fibula

the smaller, lateral bone of the leg.

fibula

most medial bone in the distal row of carpals; has a hook-shaped projection on anterior surface

hamate

articulates proximally with the scapula and distally with the radius and ulna

humerus

capitulum

humerus

olecranon fossa

humerus

trochlea

humerus

The greater sciatic notch is located on the

ilium

List the three bones that fuse to form a hip (coxcal) bone: [a], [b], and [c].

ilium ischium pubis

located int he proximal row of carpals; its name means "moon-shaped"

lunate

Which of the following are involved in the knee joint? fibular notch of tibia head of fibula medial condyle of femur greater trochanter of femur

medial condyle of femur

The bones that comprise the palm are the

metacarpals

boat-shaped bone that articulates with the talus

navicular

sesamoid bone that articulates with the femur and tibia.

patella

generally classified as proximal, middle, and distal

phalanges

most medial, pea-shaped bone located in the proximal row of carpals

pisiform

located on the lateral aspect of the forearm

radius

radial tuberosity

radius

most lateral bone in the proximal row of carpals

scaphoid

a large, triangular, flat bone found in the posteior part of the thorax

scapula

acromion

scapula

anterior border

scapula

glenoid cavity

scapula

Which of the following is the most superior of the tarsals and articulates with the distal end of the tibia

talus

articulates with the tibia and fibula

talus

greater tubercle

tibia

medial malleolus

tibia

the larger, medial bone of the leg

tibia

most lateral bone in the distal row of carpals

trapezium

articulates with metacarpal II

trapezoid

located int he proximal row of carpals; its name indicates that it is "three-cornered"

triquetrium

The portion of the bony pelvis that is inferior to the pelvic brim is the [a] pelvis; the portion that is superior to the pelvic brim is the [b] pelvis

true (lesser) false (greater)

coronoid process

ulna

located ont he medial aspect of the forearm

ulna

olecranon

ulna

trochlear notch

ulna