Module 7
Which of the following statements about the patella is false? It is roughly triangular in shape It is a sesamoid bone It acts to protect the knee joint anteriorly It articulates with the femur, tibia, and fibula
It articulates with the femur, tibia, and fibula
The clavicle belongs to which of the following areas? Axial skeleton Appendicular skeleton Arm Rib cage
Appendicular skeleton
Identify the anatomical term for the "heel bone". Cuneiform Calcaneus Achilles Talus
Calcaneus
Identify the bones that make up the wrist. Tarsals Phalanges Metacarpals Carpals
Carpals
Identify the tailbone. Sacrum Spinous process Coccyx Xiphoid process
Coccyx
Identify the common name for the clavicle. Breast bone Rib Shoulder blade Collarbone
Collarbone
Identify the process on the scapula that does not articulate with another bone. Coracoid process Coronoid process Glenoid cavity Acromion process
Coracoid process
Where in the skeleton is the ulna located in reference to the humerus? Proximal Medial Lateral Distal
Distal
The subscapular fossa lies inferior to the spine and faces posteriorly. True False
False
Identify the bone found lateral to the tibia. Femur Calcaneus Fibularis Fibula
Fibula
Identify the non-weight bearing bone of the lower limb. Tibia Talus Femur Fibula
Fibula
Identify the true statement about the head of the ulna. Helps form the pivot joint between the ulna and radius. Helps form the elbow joint. Found at the distal end of the bone.
Found at the distal end of the bone.
Identify the socket of the shoulder joint. Glenoid cavity Coracoid process Lateral border Spine
Glenoid cavity
Which of the following landmarks found on the proximal end of the humerus? Greater tubercle Capitulum Deltoid tuberosity Medial epicondyle
Greater tubercle
Identify the region of the femur that forms part of the hip joint. Head Medial condyle Neck Fovea capitis
Head
Identify the region of the radius that articulates with the ulna. Neck Head Radial tuberosity Styloid process
Head
What part of the humerus articulates with the scapula to form the shoulder joint? Head Greater tubercle Trochlea Deltoid tuberosity
Head
The ridge like superior edge of the ilium is known as the _____. Ischial spine Anterior superior iliac spine Iliac crest Anterior gluteal line
Iliac crest
Identify the region of the coxal bone that articulates with the sacrum. Ischium Coccyx Pubis Ilium
Ilium
On which region of the hip bone is the greater sciatic notch located? Ileum Ilium Ischium Pubis
Ilium
Which of the following is the largest region of the hip bone? Ischium Ileum Pubis Ilium
Ilium
Which region of the hip bone articulates with the sacrum? Ischium Ilium Pubis Coccyx
Ilium
Identify the specific process by which the clavicle develops. Endochondral ossification Intramembranous ossification Primary ossification
Intramembranous ossification
Which landmark of the hip bone can be felt on a hard chair? Iliac crest Ischial body Pubic rami Ischial tuberosity
Ischial tuberosity
Which of these bones of the appendicular skeleton are unpaired? humerus clavicle os coxae None; all appendicular bones are paired.
None; all appendicular bones are paired.
Identify the type of movement enabled by the articulation between the radius and ulna at the elbow. Inversion Supination Flexion Abduction
Supination
Identify the type of joint found between the distal end of the tibia and fibula (distal tibiofibular joint). Syndesmosis Symphysis Synchondrosis Suture
Syndesmosis
Identify the tarsal that articulates with the tibia and fibula. Navicular Cuboid Talus Calcaneus
Talus
Identify the bone that articulates with the distal end of the femur. Ulna Fibula Tibia Calcaneus
Tibia
Name the bone that articulates with the distal end of the femur. Tibia Fibula Fibularis Calcaneus
Tibia
Identify the 2 bones that the fibula articulates with in the skeleton. Tibia and femur Tibia and talus Femur and talus Femur and calcaneus
Tibia and talus
Identify the blunt elevation found on the anterior surface of the tibia between the lateral and medial condyles. Intercondylar eminence Medial malleolus Articular surface of the medial condyle Tibial tuberosity
Tibial tuberosity
Identify the landmark that is unique to the femur. Head Trochanter Notch Condyle
Trochanter
Identify the region of the humerus that articulates with the ulna. Head Capitulum Medial epicondyle Trochlea
Trochlea
Identify the primary region of the ulna that forms the hinge joint with the humerus. Coronoid process Trochlear notch Olecranon process Olecranon fossa
Trochlear notch
The coracoid process of the scapula articulates with the clavicle. True False
false
The hip bone is part of the axial skeleton. True False
false
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. True False
false
The pubic symphysis is a pad of hyaline cartilage between the two pubic bones true false
false
The area between the crest of the ilium and the arcuate line is called the false pelvis pelvic inlet pelvic outlet true pelvis
false pelvis
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
The intercondylar eminence is found on which of the bones listed below? radius tibia ulna humerus
tibia
The medial malleolus is found on which of the bones listed below? radius tibia ulna humerus
tibia
By anatomical definition the leg extends from the back (including the pelvis) to the tips of the toes the top of the femur to the ankle acetabulum to the metatarsals knee to the ankle
knee to the ankle
What type of bone is a phalanx? Flat Short Long Irregular
long
What type of bone is the fibula? Short Flat Irregular Long
long
Medial to the articulation of the tibia with the talus is a projection on the tibia called the __________. medial malleolus tibial tuberosity lateral malleolus fibular notch
medial malleolus
As it runs from the hip to the knee, the femur projects ________ as well as inferiorly. medially anteriorly laterally posteriorly
medially
The bone of the palm that articulates with the shortest digit is metacarpal I metacarpal II metacarpal III metacarpal V
metacarpal V
Which tarsal bone lies directly anterior to the talus? navicular lateral cuneiform cuboid calcaneus
navicular
The condition known as a "fractured hip" is most often a break in the femur. Where is the femur particularly susceptible to a fracture? Greater trochanter Neck Head Acetabulum
neck
Which feature of the ilium can be easily palpated anteriorly? Iliac crest Iliac tubercle Anterior inferior iliac spine Anterior superior iliac spine
Anterior superior iliac spine
Which region of the skeleton contains the humerus? Pectoral girdle Axial Rib cage Appendicular
Appendicular
Which digit is the radius closest to? 5 1 4 3
1
Which of the following digits contain only 2 phalanges? 1 2 5 3
1
How many phalanges are located in the hand? 14 12 15 10
14
The adult hip bone consists of _____ regions. 1 2 3 4
3
Identify the typical number of vertebrae that fuse during development to form the coccyx. 2 - 8 3 - 5 5 - 7 1 - 3
3 - 5
Name the number of vertebrae that fuse together to form the sacrum. 5 3 2 4
5
Name the number of tarsals. 8 7 5 10
7
Which of the bones listed below does not articulate with the clavicle? scapula manubrium 7th vertebra rib 1
7th vertebra
How many carpals make up the wrist? 6 5 8 7
8
Identify the articulation site for the femur. Obturator foramen Acetabulum Fovea capitis Auricular surface
Acetabulum Correct. The acetabulum is the socket for the femur. It is formed by a fusion of all 3 regions that make up the hip bone
Identify the region of the scapula that articulates with the clavicle. Coracoid process Glenoid cavity Acromion process Spine
Acromion process
Which region of the scapula does articulate with another bone? Medial border Lateral border Acromion process Suprascapular notch
Acromion process
Which of the following statements concerning the fibula is false? It helps stabilize the ankle. It is the thinnest of the two leg bones. It forms the lateral malleolus. It helps stabilize the knee.
It helps stabilize the knee.
Where is the radius located in reference to the ulna? Lateral Distal Proximal Medial
Lateral
Which of the following landmarks is found on the distal end of the humerus? Lesser tubercle Neck Greater tubercle Lateral epicondyle
Lateral epicondyle
Name the noticeable bump on the outside of the ankle. Medial malleolus Medial condyle Lateral malleolus Lateral condyle
Lateral malleolus
Identify the landmark found on the diaphysis of the femur. Linea aspera Fovea capitis Greater trochanter Deltoid tuberosity
Linea aspera
What type of bones are the phalanges? Flat Long Short Irregular
Long
Which of the following landmarks can be found on both the tibia and fibula? Head Condyles Tuberosity Malleoli
Malleoli
The flat surface of the tibia that articulates with the femur is the superior surface of which landmark? Head Patellar surface Medial malleolus Medial and lateral condyles
Medial and lateral condyles
Identify the best description for the location of the head of the femur. Posterior and proximal Medial and proximal Medial and distal Lateral and proximal
Medial and proximal
Identify the anatomical landmark resulting in a noticeable bump found on the medial surface of the ankle. Lateral malleolus Styloid process Medial malleolus Medial condyle
Medial malleolus
Identify the bones that make up the palm of the hand. Metacarpals Phalanges Carpals Metatarsals
Metacarpals
Identify the bones that make up the middle portion of the foot. Metatarsals Tarsals Phalanges Metacarpals
Metatarsals
Identify the large hole found in this bone. Foramen magnum Lesser sciatic notch Obturator foramen Greater sciatic notch
Obturator foramen Correct. The obturator foramen is the large circular hole in the hip bone. A few blood vessels and nerves pass through the part of the obturator foramen that isn't sealed off by a fibrous membrane.
Identify the depression found on the posterior surface of the humerus. Head Olecranon fossa Coronoid fossa Medial epicondyle
Olecranon fossa
Identify the region of the ulna that articulates with the humerus when the forearm is in full extension. Olecranon process Coronoid process Trochlear notch Trochlea
Olecranon process
What type of joint is formed between the radius and ulna? Hinge Synchondrosis Pivot Ball and socket
Pivot
What regions of the hip bones articulate to form a symphysis? Right and left pubic tubercles Right and left pubic bodies Ischial tuberosities Right and left Iliac fossa
Right and left pubic bodies
The scapula is the site of origin of a group of muscles that stabilize the shoulder joint. Identify this muscle group. Upper arm abductor Upper arm flexor Upper arm extensor Rotator cuff
Rotator cuff
What region of the vertebral column does the hip bone articulate with? Sacral region Coccygeal region Lumbar region Thoracic region
Sacral region
Identify the bony posterior wall of the pelvis. Coccyx Sacrum Lumbar vertebrae Pubic symphysis
Sacrum
Identify the bone that articulates with the clavicle laterally. Humerus Sternum First rib Scapula
Scapula
Identify the bone that makes up the pectoral girdle with the clavicle. Scapula Rib Sternum Humerus
Scapula
Which of the following landmarks is found on the posterior surface of the scapula? Lateral border Coracoid process Glenoid cavity Spine
Spine
Identify the bone that articulates with the clavicle medially. Scapula Sternum First rib Humerus
Sternum
Identify the projection found on distal end of the ulna. Coronoid process Head Olecranon process Styloid process
Styloid process
Which of the following regions of the radius help form the wrist joint? Radial tuberosity Styloid process Neck Head
Styloid process
All of these statements regarding the acetabulum are true except The acetabulum is cup-shaped. The acetabulum participates in the hip joint. The acetabulum articulates with the sacrum. The acetabulum is where the three pelvic bones intersect.
The acetabulum articulates with the sacrum.
Which of the following statements describes an important distinction between a male and a female pelvis? The female pelvis has larger acetabula than the male pelvis. The female pelvis has a pubic angle of between 50o and 60o. The female pelvis has a wider pelvic inlet and a broader pubic angle than the male pelvis. The male pelvis has a more moveable and straighter coccyx than the female pelvis. The female pelvis has ischial tuberosities that are longer and closer together than those of the male pelvis.
The female pelvis has a wider pelvic inlet and a broader pubic angle than the male pelvis.
Which features can be used to orient the hip bone and identify it as from the right or left side of the body? The ilium is superior, the pubis is anterior, and the acetabulum faces laterally. The ilium is superior, the pubis is anterior, and the acetabulum faces medially. The ilium is superior, the ischium is posterior, and the auricular surface faces laterally. The pubis is posterior, the ischium is anterior, and the acetabulum faces laterally
The ilium is superior, the pubis is anterior, and the acetabulum faces laterally.
Which of the following statements about the male pelvis is false? The male pubic arch is wider than that of the female. The male pelvis is narrow and deep. The cavity of the true pelvis is smaller in the female. The bones are heavier and rougher than in the female
The male pubic arch is wider than that of the female.
Which digit is composed of only two phalanges? Ring finger Index finger Thumb Pinky finger Middle finger
Thumb
Which bone articulates in the acetabulum? Calcaneus Tibia Femur Humerus
acetabulum? Hints Which bone articulates in the acetabulum? Calcaneus Tibia Femur
Which of the bones listed below is the "heel" bone? calcaneus hamate talus cuboid
calcaneus
The only bone of the appendicular skeleton that articulates with the axial skeleton is the __________. scapula's articulation with the clavicle manubrium's articulation with the first two ribs clavicle's articulation with the manubrium femur's articulation with the acetabulum
clavicle's articulation with the manubrium
Which of the bones listed below is not found a carpal bone? cuboid triquetral scaphoid hamate
cuboid
The auricular surface of the ilium lines the interior of the acetabulum. attaches gluteal muscles. forms the lateral borders of the false pelvis. forms the sacroiliac joint.
forms the sacroiliac joint.
At the shoulder joint, the head of the humerus articulates with the scapula at the glenoid cavity. coracoid process. subscapular fossa. acromion process.
glenoid cavity.
The bony landmark at the lateral angle of the scapula is the suprascapular notch. acromion. spine. glenoid cavity.
glenoid cavity.
The fibula ______. helps stabilize the ankle joint contributes to the knee joint plays a major role in supporting body weight has a medial malleolus at its distal end
helps stabilize the ankle joint
The coronoid fossa is found on which of the bones listed below? radius tibia ulna humerus
humerus
The deltoid tuberosity is found on which of the bones listed below? radius tibia ulna humerus
humerus
The bone in the upper limb that corresponds to the femur in the lower limb is the humerus. ischium. ulna. radius.
humerus.
The bone that has a trochlea, a capitulum, and a greater tubercle is the femur. fibula. humerus. tibia.
humerus.
The __________ has a landmark called the __________, which marks the course of the radial nerve humerus; intertubercular groove ulna; radial notch humerus; radial groove radius; intertubercular groove
humerus; radial groove
Which structure of the femur is NOT a site for muscle attachment? linea aspera intercondylar fossa greater trochanter medial epicondyle gluteal tuberosity
intercondylar fossa
Which of the bony landmarks listed below is not part of the distal end of the humerus? trochlea capitulum intertubercular sulcus olecranon fossa
intertubercular sulcus
Which of the following statements is true regarding the patella? It __________. glides along the medial and lateral epicondyles of the femur glides along the fibular notch on the lateral side of the tibia is a sesamoid bone enclosed in the tendon of the quadriceps muscle secures the quadriceps muscles of the anterior thigh to the femur
is a sesamoid bone enclosed in the tendon of the quadriceps muscle
All of the bones of the digits are collectively known as phalanges. tarsals. carpals. metacarpals.
phalanges.
The supraspinous fossa is in the ________ region of the scapula. posterosuperior anteroinferior posteroinferior anterosuperior
posterosuperior
The ischium has all of these features listed below except the ischial tuberosity ischial spine body pubis
pubis
The styloid process on lateral side of the antebrachium is found on which of the bones listed below? radius tibia ulna humerus
radius
The ulnar notch is found on which of the bones listed below? radius tibia ulna humerus
radius
The bone of the forearm that directly and functionally articulates with the carpals is the lunate. radius. humerus. ulna.
radius.
Which of the bones listed below is not part of the appendicular skeleton? navicular sacrum femur patella
sacrum
The spine of the scapula __________. is the shortest border of the scapula is the indentation that serves as a passageway for the suprascapular nerve is the same as its medial border is on the anterior surface of the scapula separates the supraspinous and infraspinous fossae and ends in the acromion
separates the supraspinous and infraspinous fossae and ends in the acromion
Which of the following bones primarily bears the weight of the body? cuboid talus navicular cuneiforms
talus
In anatomical position, the styloid process of the radius is medial to the ulna. the head of the radius is medial to the ulna. the ulna is lateral to the radius. the radius is lateral to the ulna.
the radius is lateral to the ulna.
The clavicle functions to allow the arm to extend further for reaching. provide balance for the scapula on the other side of the body. protect the lungs. transmit compression forces from the upper limb to the axial skeleton.
transmit compression forces from the upper limb to the axial skeleton
All of these bones are in the proximal row of four carpal bones except the trapezoid. scaphoid. triquetral. pisiform.
trapezoid.
In the proximal row of carpals, there are the scaphoid, lunate, triquetral, and pisiform, from lateral to medial. True False
true
The distal end of the ulna is the olecranon process. True False
true
The ischium forms the posteroinferior region of the pelvic girdle. True False
true
The metacarpus is the palm of the hand. True False
true
The posterior inferior iliac spine is superior to the ischial spine. True False
true
The projection at the inferior end of the greater sciatic notch is the ischial spine. False True
true
The thumb has no middle phalanx. True False
true
The rotator cuff muscles attach to the humerus at the deltoid tuberosity epicondyles supracondylar ridges tubercles
tubercles
The coronoid process is found on which of the bones listed below? radius tibia ulna humerus
ulna
The olecranon process is found on which of the bones listed below? radius tibia ulna humerus
ulna
The trochlear notch is found on which of the bones listed below? radius tibia ulna humerus
ulna
The bone that has a trochlear notch, an olecranon process, and a coronoid process is the tibia. femur. ulna. radius.
ulna.