Chapter 8 Quiz: The Appendicular Skeleton

Each hand has ________ phalangeal bones.

14

The tarsus contains ________ bones.

7

Which of the following is the heel bone?

calcaneus

The condyle of the humerus consists of the

capitulum and trochlea

Which of the following constitutes the pectoral girdle?

clavicles and scapulae

The ilium, ischium, and pubis fuse into a single bone called the

coxal bone

The longest and heaviest bone in the body is the

femur

What bone articulates with the coxal bone at the acetabulum?

femur

Figure 8-3 The Femur Use Figure 8-3 to answer the following questions: Identify the structure labeled "2."

greater trochanter

Which of the following features is located near the proximal end of the humerus?

greater tubercle

Figure 8-4 Bones of the Ankle and Foot Use Figure 8-4 to answer the following questions: Identify the bones labeled "9."

metatarsals

Which of the following is not an upper limb bone?

metatarsals

Which of the following bones is not part of the appendicular skeleton?

sacrum

A male has a ________ pelvic outlet when compared to the woman's pelvic outlet.

smaller

Figure 8-1 The Scapula Use Figure 8-1 to answer the following questions: Identify the structure labeled "7."

spine of scapula