Chapter 8 Human Anatomy

Which of the following statements about the patella is false? a. It articulates with the femur, tibia, and fibula. b. It is a sesamoid bone. c. It is roughly triangular in shape. d. It acts to protect the knee joint anteriorly.

a. It articulates with the femur, tibia, and fibula.

Which of the statements below regarding the metatarsals is false? a. They are numbered 1-5 from lateral to medial, just like the metacarpals. b. They support some of the body's weight. c. They contribute to the three arches of the feet. d. They articulate proximally to the cuneiforms and cuboid.

a. They are numbered 1-5 from lateral to medial, just like the metacarpals.

The acromion of the scapula a. articulates with the humerus. b. lies anterior to the coracoid process. c. is an extension of the scapular spine. d. attaches the biceps muscle of the arm.

c. is an extension of the scapular spine.

Which of these bones of the appendicular skeleton are unpaired? a. humerus b. clavicle c. os coxae d. None; all appendicular bones are paired.

d. None; all appendicular bones are paired.

The subscapular fossa lies inferior to the spine and faces posteriorly.

false

The pelvic inlet (brim) is widest superior to inferior. from side to side. obliquely. from anterior to posterior.

from side to side

The bony landmark at the lateral angle of the scapula is the spine. suprascapular notch. acromion. glenoid cavity.

glenoid cavity

The coronoid fossa is found on which of the bones listed below? radius tibia ulna humerus

humerus

The ischium joins the pubis in the acetabulum and at the sacroiliac joint. pubic symphysis. superior pubic ramus. inferior pubic ramus.

inferior pubic ramus

All of these bony landmarks contribute to the pelvic inlet (brim) except the arcuate lines on the ilia. ischial tuberosities. sacral promontory. pubic crests.

ischial tuberosities.

All of the bones of the digits are collectively known as phalanges. metacarpals. carpals. tarsals.

phalanges

Which of the following bones primarily bears the weight of the body? cuneiforms cuboid navicular talus

talus

The bony landmark which is the attachment point for the patellar ligament is found on which of the bones listed below? radius tibia ulna humerus

tibia

In the proximal row of carpals, there are the scaphoid, lunate, triquetral, and pisiform, from lateral to medial.

true

The apex of the patella points distally.

true

The ischium forms the posteroinferior region of the pelvic girdle.

true

The thumb has no middle phalanx.

true

The tibia articulates distally with the trochlea of the talus.

true

The coronoid process is found on which of the bones listed below? radius tibia ulna humerus

ulna

The coronoid process is part of the radius. ulna. humerus. carpal bones.

ulna

Which of the bones listed below does not articulate with the clavicle? 7th vertebra rib 1 scapula manubrium

7th vertebra