Chapter 8 Final
Which of the following statements is TRUE with regard to the human hand?
There are 8 carpals, 5 metacarpals and 14 phalanges
Which of the following bone markings on the scapula is an indentation into which the head of the humerus fits?
Glenoid cavity
In the standard anatomical position, the _____ is the bone of the pelvis found the most superior.
Ilium
This is the largest foramen in the human skeleton.
Obturator foramen
The epiphyseal line on the proximal end of the humerus is found in the
anatomical neck
This is the anterior bone that articulates with the manubrium of the sternum at the sternoclavicular joint.
clavicle
Which of the following is a condition where the medial longitudinal arch of the foot is abnormally elevated?
clawfoot
The lateral malleolus is found on the distal end of what bone?
fibula
Which of the following is a condition where the medial longitudinal arch of the foot is decreased, resulting in fallen arches?
flatfoot
Which bone articulates with the scapula at the glenoid cavity?
humerus
Which of the following bones articulates with the scapula?
humerus
The carpal bones of the wrist are arranged
in 2 transverse rows of 4 bones
In comparison to the male pelvis, the female pelvis is NOT
larger in the acetabulum
The shaft of the femur angles
medially
The medial and lateral epicondyles are found on the distal end of the humerus and are used for
muscle attachment
Which of the following structures is found in the elbow?
olecranon
Which of the followings structures is not found in the foot?
pollex
The coxal bones unite anteriorly at a joint called the
pubic symphysis
The capitulum of the humerus articulates with the
radius
Which of the following bones is located in the posterior thorax between the levels of second and seventh vertebrae?
scapula
This is a spool-shaped process on distal end of the humerus that is found medial to the capitulum and articulates with the ulna.
trochlea
Which of the following bones is the longest?
ulna
Which of following bones is NOT a tarsal bone?
Capitate
Why does a fracture of the clavicle usually occur in the mid-region of the bone?
Due to weakness at the junction of the two curves of clavicle
How many phalanges are in each hand?
14