A&P CHAPTER 8 TEST BANK

The largest bone of the lower limb is the A) tibia. B) femur. C) fibula. D) humerus. E) calcaneus.

B

The longest bone is the A) coxal bone. B) sternum. C) humerus. D) femur. E) both C and D

D

The space enclosed by the true pelvis is called the ________.

pelvic inlet

Another name for the first toe is A) hallux. B) pollex. C) hyoid. D) lateral cuneiform. E) phalanx.

A

Lateral to the coronoid process, the radial ________ accommodates the head of the radius in the radio-ulnar joint. A) notch B) tendon C) ligament D) groove E) muscle

A

On a field trip you discover a skeleton with the following characteristics. The acetabulum is directed laterally, the ischial spine points medially, and the angle inferior to the pubic symphysis is less than 90 degrees. The long bones of the arms and legs are relatively light and show epiphyseal plates. This skeleton is probably from A) a young male. B) a young female. C) an elderly male. D) an elderly female. E) Cannot tell on the basis of this information.

A

The bones that give the hand a wide range of motion are the A) carpals. B) tarsals. C) metacarpals. D) metatarsals. E) phalanges

A

The depression on the posterior surface at the distal end of the humerus is the A) olecranon fossa. B) coronoid fossa. C) radial fossa. D) intertubercular groove. E) radial groove.

A

The distal end of the tibia articulates with the A) talus. B) fibula. C) patella. D) calcaneus. E) coxal bone.

A

The greater sciatic notch is a feature on the A) ilium. B) ischium. C) pubis. D) femur. E) patella.

A

The sacrum articulates with the A) ilium. B) ischium. C) pubis. D) ilium and ischium. E) ischium and pubis

A

When seated, the weight of the body is borne by the A) ischial tuberosities. B) posterior inferior iliac spines. C) iliac crests. D) obturator foramina. E) inferior rami of the pubis.

A

When standing normally, most of your weight is transmitted to the ground by the A) distal metarsals and calcaneus. B) talus and proximal metatarsals. C) calcaneus and talus. D) talus and cuneiforms. E) calcaneus and proximal metatarsals .

A

he clavicle articulates with the scapula at the A) acromion. B) coracoid process. C) glenoid tuberosity. D) scapular spine. E) subscapular fossa

A

Each coxal bone consists of the following three fused bones: A) ulna, radius, and humerus. B) ilium, ischium, and pubis. C) femur, tibia, and fibula. D) hamate, capitate, and trapezium. E) femur, patella, and tibia.

B

Each one of the coxal bones is formed by the fusion of ________ bones. A) 2 B) 3 C) 4 D) 5 E) 6

B

The Achilles tendon attaches to which anatomical structure? A) cuboid bone B) calcaneus C) talus D) lesser trochanter E) both B and C

B

The clearest distinction between a male and female skeleton is seen in the characteristics of the A) skull. B) pelvis. C) sacrum. D) teeth. E) thoracic cage.

B

The glenohumeral joint, or shoulder joint, is an articulation between which two bones? A) humerus and ulna B) scapula and humerus C) clavicle and scapula D) clavicle and humerus E) none of the above

B

The longest and heaviest bone in the body is the A) humerus. B) femur. C) tibia. D) fibula. E) coxal bone.

B

The medial border of the fibula is bound to the ________ by the interosseous membrane. A) femur B) tibia C) patella D) navicular E) both A and B

B

The only direct connection between the pectoral girdle and the axial skeleton is where the A) clavicle articulates with the humerus. B) clavicle articulates with the manubrium of the sternum. C) coxal bones articulate with the femur. D) vertebral column articulates with the sacrum. E) clavicle articulates with the xiphoid process.

B

The pelvic organs are mostly found within the A) ishial spine. B) iliac fossa. C) ishial fossa. D) obturator foramen. E) pubic symphysis.

B

Tom stumbles and injures his hallux. What part of his anatomy is injured? A) his hand B) his foot C) his ankle D) his knee E) his hip

B

What bone articulates with the coxal bone at the acetabulum? A) sacrum B) femur C) humerus D) tibia E) fibula

B

Which of the following is a not characteristic of the female pelvis? A) triangular obturator foramen B) coccyx points anteriorly C) sacrum broad and short D) bone markings not very prominent E) ischial spine points posteriorly

B

Which of the following is located closest to the jugular notch? A) proximal end of scapula B) proximal end of clavicle C) distal end of scapula D) distal end of clavicle E) both A and B

B

Which of the following is not a developmentally controlled process? A) closure of the fontanels B) bone remodeling C) reduction in mineral content D) appearance of major vertebral curves E) fusion of the coxal bones

B

Which of the following is not a lower limb bone? A) fibia B) tibia C) metatarsal D) patella E) femur

B

Which of these adapts the pectoral girdle to a wide range of movement? A) heavy bones B) relatively weak joints C) tough ligaments and tendons D) all of the above E) A and C only

B

Which of these constitutes the pectoral girdle? A) clavicles only B) clavicles and scapulae C) clavicles, scapulae, and humerus D) clavicles, scapulae, humerus, radius, and ulna E) clavicle, scapula, humerus, radius, ulna, and carpal bones

B

) A male has a ________ pelvic outlet when compared to the womanʹs pelvic outlet. A) larger B) longer C) smaller D) wider E) deeper

C

Compared to the hand, the foot A) has more phalanges. B) has fewer metatarsals than the hand has metacarpals. C) has a more restricted range of movement. D) contains ellipsoidal arches that help distribute body weight. E) has the same number of tarsal bones as the hand has carpal bones.

C

Each hand has ________ phalangeal bones. A) 15 B) 20 C) 14 D) 18 E) 10

C

In the anatomical position, the ulna is located ________ to the radius. A) distal B) proximal C) medial D) superior E) none of these

C

Powerful hip muscles attach posteriorly to the femur along the A) greater trochanter. B) lesser trochanter. C) linea aspera. D) medial epicondyle. E) intercondylar fossa.

C

The ________ of the radius helps stabilize the wrist joint. A) olecranon process B) coronoid process C) styloid process D) radial tuberosity E) capitulum

C

The bones that form the palm are the A) carpals. B) tarsals. C) metacarpals. D) metatarsals. E) phalanges.

C

The clavicle articulates with the scapula A) distally with the coracoid process. B) distally with the glenoid cavity. C) distally with the acromion. D) distally with the manubrium. E) proximally with the coracoid cavity

C

The condition known as ʺflat feetʺ is due to a lower-than-normal longitudinal arch in the foot. A problem with which of the following would most likely contribute to this condition? A) a loose Achilles tendon B) weak tarsometatarsal joints C) weakness in the ligaments that attach the calcaneus to the distal ends of the metatarsals D) weakness in the ligaments that attach the talus to the tibia E) poor alignment of the phalanges with the metatarsals

C

The largest component coxal bone is the A) pubis. B) ischium. C) ilium. D) femur. E) tibia.

C

The lateral malleolus is found on the A) femur. B) tibia. C) fibula. D) patella. E) calcaneus.

C

The medial bulge at your ankle is a projection from the A) fibula. B) femur. C) tibia. D) calcaneus. E) talus.

C

Tina falls and fractures her pisiform bone. What part of her body was injured? A) foot B) forearm C) wrist D) hand E) ankle

C

Which of the following bones is not part of the appendicular skeleton? A) scapula B) tibia C) sacrum D) coxal bones E) metacarpals

C

Which of the following is not a characteristic of the male pelvis? A) heavy, rough textured bone B) heart-shaped pelvic inlet C) angle of pubic arch greater than 100 degrees D) relatively deep iliac fossa E) ilia extend far above sacrum

C

Which of the following is the heel bone? A) talus B) navicular C) calcaneus D) cuboid E) patella

C

Which of these features is located near the proximal end of the humerus? A) medial epicondyle B) lateral epicondyle C) greater tubercle D) olecranon fossa E) capitulum

C

Which of these is most commonly fractured in a fall? A) radius B) scapula C) clavicle D) navicular E) glenoid cavity

C

Which of these is not one of the boundaries of the pelvic outlet? A) coccyx B) ischial tuberosities C) iliac crest D) inferior border of the pubic symphysis E) both A and B

C

Which surface feature(s) along the ilium mark(s) attachment sites for large hip muscles? A) iliac spines B) greater sciatic notch C) gluteal lines D) both A and C E) none of the above

C

Study of human skeletons can reveal information concerning the personʹs A) sex. B) age and nutritional status. C) size and handedness. D) all of the above E) A and B only

D

The pubic and ischial rami encircle the A) pubic symphysis. B) lesser sciatic notch. C) greater sciatic notch. D) obturator foramen. E) acetabulum.

D

The radius articulates with the A) humerus. B) ulna. C) carpals. D) all of the above E) A and C only

D

The superior border of the ilium that acts as a point of attachment for both ligaments and muscles is the A) anterior iliac spine. B) acetabulum. C) posterior superior iliac spine. D) iliac crest. E) iliac notch.

D

The surface feature present along the lateral border of the shaft of the humerus is the A) radial groove. B) medial epicondyle. C) lateral epicondyle. D) deltoid tuberosity. E) coronoid process.

D

The tarsus contains ________ bones. A) 4 B) 5 C) 6 D) 7 E) 8

D

There are ________ carpal bones located in the wrist, which form ________ rows of bones in the wrist. A) 2; 8 B) 10; 3 C) 4; 2 D) 8; 2 E) 6; 2

D

Which of the following is not a part of the pelvis? A) sacrum B) coccyx C) coxal bone D) lumbar vertebrae E) both B and D

D

Which of the following is not an upper limb bone? A) ulna B) radius C) humerus D) metatarsals E) carpals

D

Which of these bones was not formed by the fusion of several bones? A) coccyx B) coxal bones C) sacrum D) femur E) none of the above

D

Which of these surface features does the ulna possess? A) olecranon B) styloid process C) trochlear notch D) all of the above E) A and C only

D

) Compared to the male skeleton, the female skeleton A) is larger. B) is heavier. C) has a greater angle inferior to the pubic symphysis. D) has a smaller average cranium. E) both C and D

E

The bones that form the fingers are the A) carpals. B) tarsals. C) metacarpals. D) metatarsals. E) phalanges.

E

The carpus contains ________ bones. A) 4 B) 5 C) 6 D) 7 E) 8

E

The clavicle articulates with the scapula A) distally with the coracoid process. B) distally with the glenoid cavity. C) distally with the acromial process. D) proximally with the manubrium. E) both C and D

E

The scapula is roughly triangular in shape. Which of the following are correct terms for the borders? A) superior border B) inferior border C) lateral border D) all of the above E) A and C only

E

The talus contacts the A) calcaneus. B) navicular bone. C) tibial bone. D) both A and B E) A, B, and C

E

The three sides of this bone form a broad triangle. A) radius B) clavicle C) vertebra D) sternum E) scapula

E

The weight of the body is supported by the A) distal metacarpals. B) proximal metatarsals. C) distal metarsals. D) calcaneus. E) both C and D

E

Which of the following is not a component of the appendicular skeleton? A) scapula B) metatarsals C) femur D) humerus E) None of the aboveall are appendicular bones.

E

Which of these is a forearm bone? A) humerus B) femur C) tibia D) fibula E) radius

E

The bones of the forearm, or ________, consist of the radius and ulna.

antebrachium

The ________ are S-shaped bones that articulate lateral to the jugular notch.

clavicles

Two prominent features of the clavicle are the conoid tubercle at the distal end and the ________ tuberosity at the proximal end.

costal

A ligament attaches the acetabulum to the femur at the ________, a small pit in the center of the femoral head.

fovea capitis

The appendicular skeleton includes the bones of the upper and lower extremities and their supporting elements called ________.

girdles

The scapula articulates with the humerus at the ________ joint.

glenohumeral

The radius and ulna are bound to each other by a(n) ________ ligament.

interosseus

The girdles of the appendicular skeleton support the bones of the ________.

limbs

The pelvic ________ is bordered by the coccyx, the ischial tuberosities, and the inferior border of the pubic symphysis.

outlet

The ligament that surrounds the ________ attaches to the tibial tuberosity.

patella

The two pubic bones join medially at the ________.

pubic symphysis