appendicular skeleton lab assignment
# of tarsals
7
how many carpals make up the wrist
8
patella
a sesamoid bone that is found within the quadriceps tendon
articulation site for the femur
acetabulum
Identify the region of the scapula that articulates with the clavicle.
acromion process
the clavicle belongs to which of the following areas
appendicular skeleton
Which region of the hip bone articulates with the sacrum?
auricular surface of ilium
the pelvis consists of
both hip (coxal) bones and the sacrum and coccyx
"heel bone"
calcaneus
the radius articulates with this condyle of the humerous
capitulum
make up the wrist
carpals
these bones form the pectoral girdle
clavice and scapula
Identify the process on the scapula that does not articulate with another bone.
coracoid process
the inferior surface of the clavicle has a projection called the
coronoid process
Where in the skeleton is the ulna located in reference to the humerus?
distal
The palpable hip bone projections in the front of the body felt when you put your hands on your hips are the posterior inferior iliac spines.
false
Name the bone that articulates with the proximal end of tibia
femur
This bone articulates with the acetabulum
femur
bone of the lower limb that bears the least amount of weight
fibula
identify the bone lateral to the tibia
fibula
iliac fossa
flaring bone that forms the superior region of a coxal bone. it presents the large iliac fossa as a depression in the anterior surface
true statement about head of ulna
found at the distal end of the bone
Identify the socket of the shoulder joint.
glenoid cavity
the ______ of the scapula receives the humerous
glenoid cavity
identify the indention that is inferiolateral to the auricular surface
greater sciatic notch
landmark found on the proximal end of humerus
greater tubercle
What part of the humerus articulates with the scapula to form the shoulder joint?
head
what part of the fibula is found near the knee joint
head
The ridge like superior edge of the ilium is known as the _____.
iliac crest
which of the following is the largest region of hip bone
ilium
Which landmark of the hip bone can be felt on a hard chair?
ischial tuberosity
which region of the clavicle is known as the acromial end
lateral
landmarks is found on the distal end of the humerus
lateral epicondyle
Name the noticeable bump on the outside of the ankle.
lateral malleolus
What type of bones are the phalanges?
long
what type of bone is a phalanx
long
the flat surface of the tibia that articulates with the femur is the superior surface of which landmark
medial and lateral condyles
which part of the leg does the tibia form
medial leg
the anatomical landmark resulting in a noticeable bump found on the medial surface of the ankle
medial malleolus
bones that make up the palm of the hand
metacarpals
the hand consists of three groups of bones. The carpals make up the wrist. the ______ makes up the palm, and the phalanges make up the fingers
metacarpals
bones that make up middle portion of foot
metatarsals
large hole found in hip bone
obturator foramen
depression found on the posterior surface of the distal humerus
olecranon fossa
extension of the elbow stops when the proximal end of the ulna engages the
olecranon fossa of the humerous
identify the region of the ulna that articulates with the humerus when the forearm is in full extension
olecranon process
which bony landmarks can be palpated on the anterior surface of the body, close to the midline
pubic tubercles
name the bones of the forearm
radius and ulna
What region of the vertebral column does the hip bone articulate with?
sacral region
head of humerous articulates with
scapula
identify the bone that articulates with the clavicle laterally
scapula
the acromial ends of the clavicle articulates with the
scapula
Which of the following landmarks is found on the posterior surface of the scapula
spine
Identify the bone that articulates with the clavicle medially.
sternum
the medial end of the clavicle articulates with the
sternum
Identify the projection found on distal end of the ulna.
styloid process
Which region of the scapula is found on the anterior surface?
subscapular fossa
The suprascapular notch is found on:
superior border
Identify the tarsal that articulates with the tibia and fibula.
talus
what digit is composed of only 2 phalanges
thumb
the bone bears the medial malleous
tibia
Identify the 2 bones that the fibula articulates with in the skeleton.
tibia and foot
blunt elevation found on the anterior surface of tibia between lateral and medial condyles
tibial tuberosity
articulates with ulna
trochlea
region of the humerus that articulates with the ulna
trochlea
identify the primary region of the ulna that forms the hinge joint with the humerus
trochlear notch
The projection at the inferior end of the greater sciatic notch is the ischial spine.
true
the fingers of the hand and the toes of the foot- with the exception of the great toe and the thumb- each have three phalanges
true
Which digit is the radius closest to?
1
digit that only has 2 phalanges
1
How many phalanges are there?
14
the adult hip has ___ regions
3
