ch 8 wiley plus

How many phalanges are in each hand?

14

Most people can see and feel the bony prominences on the medial and lateral sides of the ankles. What bone features and bones form these two prominences? A. the medial malleolus of the tibia, and the lateral malleolus of the fibula B. the medial and lateral condyles of the tibia C. the lateral malleolus of the fibular, and the talus bone D. the medial malleolus of the tibia, and the talus bone E. the talus and the calcaneus bones

A

Nearly all the differences between the female and male pelves are adaptations of the female pelvis to accommodate childbirth. A. True B. False

A

The ______ is a fossa formed by the ilium, ischium and pubis which with the femoral head forms the _______ joint. A. Acetabulum; coxal B. Acetabulum; Sacroiliac C. Fovea capitis; Patellofemoral D. Acetabulum; tibiofemoral

A

The coracoid process of the scapula does not articulate with any bone, but it is an attachment site for tendons and ligaments. A. True B. False

A

What is the function of the interosseous membrane between the ulna and radius? A. joins the shafts of two bones B. tendon attachment for deep forearm muscles C. site of bone repair D. Both joins the shafts of two bones and tendon attachment for deep forearm muscles E. Both joins the shafts of two bones and site of bone repair Save for Later

A

Which of the following is the correct sequence of bones of the lower limb, from proximal to distal ends? A. femur, patella, tibia and fibula, tarsals, metatarsals, phalanges B. humerus, tibia and fibula, carpals, metacarpals, phalanges C. phalanges, metatarsals, tarsals, tibia and fibula, femur D. phalanges, tarsals, metatarsals, tibia and ulna, femur E. tarsals, metatarsals, phalanges, tibia and fibula, femur

A

At birth, each hip bone is composed of three separate bones which aren't completely fused until the person is in their early 20's. A. Flase B. True

B

Of the bones of the lower leg, only the tibia is an actual weight-bearing bone. A. False B. True

B

The medial end of the clavicle is called the sternal end. A. False B. True

B

Which of the following is NOT a way that the skeletal system contributes to homeostasis? A. provides support and protection for internal organs B. stores and releases sodium ions C. houses blood forming tissue D. protects the brain and spinal cord E. serves as attachment and leverage points for muscles

B

The glenohumeral joint is formed by articulation of the

humerus and scapula

In comparison to the male pelvis, the female pelvis is NOT

larger in the acetabulum

The clavicle articulates with what structures to form the sternoclavicular joint?

manubrium

Which joint consists of a fibrocartilage pad that joins the two pubic bones anteriorly?

pubic symphysis

The capitulum of the humerus articulates with the

radius

Which bones articulate at the glenohumeral joint?

scapula and humerus

The head of the femur articulates with what bones to form the hip (coxal) joint?

the acetabulum

What structures on the ulna receives the trochlea of the humerus?

trochlear notch