Chapter 8 Anatomy

Which landmark of the hip bone can be felt on a hard chair? Ischial tuberosity Ischial body Iliac crest Pubic rami

Ischial tuberosity

Which of these statements about the pectoral girdle is FALSE? It includes the sternum. It includes the clavicles. It includes the scapulae. It is also called the shoulder girdle.

It includes the sternum

Where is the radius located in reference to the ulna? Lateral Distal Medial Proximal

Lateral

Identify the landmark found on the diaphysis of the femur. Linea aspera Deltoid tuberosity Greater trochanter Fovea capitis

Linea aspera

Which of the following is the largest region of the hip bone? Ilium Pubis Ileum Ischium

Llium

Which region of the hip bone articulates with the sacrum? Coccyx Ilium Pubis Ischium

Llium

What type of bone is a phalanx? Long Irregular Flat Short

Long

What type of bones are the phalanges? Long Irregular Flat Short

Long

What type of joint is formed between the radius and ulna? Synchondrosis Hinge Pivot Ball and socket

Pivot

Another name for the thumb is _______ hallux pollex phalanx calcaneus

Pollex

What regions of the hip bones articulate to form a symphysis? Right and left pubic tubercles Right and left Iliac fossa Right and left pubic bodies Ischial tuberosities

Right and left pubic bodies

What region of the vertebral column does the hip bone articulate with? Thoracic region Lumbar region Sacral region Coccygeal region

Sacral region

Identify the bone that articulates with the clavicle laterally Sternum Humerus First rib Scapula

Scapula

Identify the bone that makes up the pectoral girdle with the clavicle. Sternum Scapula Humerus Rib

Scapula

Identify the bone that articulates with the clavicle medially. Humerus Scapula Sternum First rib

Sternum

Identify the projection found on distal end of the ulna. Coronoid process Styloid process Olecranon process Head

Styloid process

Which of the following regions of the radius help form the wrist joint? Neck Radial tuberosity Head Styloid process

Styloid process

Identify the type of movement enabled by the articulation between the radius and ulna at the elbow Flexion Inversion Supination Abduction

Supination

Identify the tarsal that articulates with the tibia and fibula. Cuboid Calcaneus Navicular Talus

Talus

Differences between the male and female pelvis include __________. a wider pubic angle in males a broader pelvis in females a curved sacrum in females an enlarged pelvic outlet in males

a broader pelvis in females

Which of the following is the heel bone? patella talus cuboid navicular calcaneus

calcaneus

The deltoid muscle attaches to what process? deltoid tuberosity deltoid fossa intertubercular groove greater tubercle radial groove

deltoid tuberosity

The rough surface feature present along the lateral border of the shaft of the humerus is the deltoid tuberosity. radial groove. medial epicondyle. coronoid process. lateral epicondyle.

deltoid tuberosity

Identify the depression found on the posterior surface of the humerus Coronoid fossa Medial epicondyle Head Olecranon fossa

olecranon fossa

Which of these is NOT a function of the pectoral girdle? Anchor muscles. Position the shoulder joint. Protect the thorax. Assist movements of the upper limb.

protect the thorax

The two pubic bones join medially at the inferior ramus. pubic tubercle. pubic symphysis. superior ramus. pubic tuberosity

pubic symphysis

When Caitlyn arrived at the emergency room, she had no pulse distal to the injury in her arm. Many of the critical nerves and blood vessels to the forearm and hand run along the humerus through the elbow. On the posterior aspect of the humerus is a depression that provides a path for an important large nerve that provides both sensory information and motor control. What is the name of this groove? trochlear notch radial groove coronoid fossa intertubercular groove

radial groove

The attachment site for the biceps brachii muscle to the radius is at the radial tuberosity. styloid process of the radius. greater tubercle. brachial tuberosity. deltoid tuberosity.

radial tuberosity

Identify the anatomical term for the "heel bone". Talus Achilles Cuneiform Calcaneus

Calcaneus

Identify the bone that articulates with the distal end of the femur Ulna Fibula Calcaneus Tibia

Calcaneus

Name the bone that articulates with the distal end of the femur. Calcaneus Fibula Fibularis Tibia

Fibularis

Identify the specific process by which the clavicle develops. Endochondral ossification Osteogenesis Intramembranous ossification Primary ossification

Intramembranous ossification

Which digit is the radius closest to? 4 3 1 5

1

Which of the following digits contain only 2 phalanges? 5 2 1 3

1

How many phalanges are located in the hand? 15 12 10 14

14

The total number of phalangeal bones in the body is _____ 28 5 14 56

14

The adult hip bone consists of _____ regions. 1 2 3 4

3

Name the number of tarsals. 8 5 10 7

7

How many carpals make up the wrist? 5 6 7 8

8

There are ________ carpal bones located in the wrist, which form ________ rows of bones. 6; 2 8; 2 10; 3 2; 8 4; 2

8;2

The hand has ________ bones in the wrist and ________ bones in the palm 5; 5 8; 4 4; 5 10; 5 8; 5

8;5

Identify the articulation site for the femur. Obturator foramen Acetabulum Fovea capitis Auricular surface

Acetabulum

Which bone articulates with the ulna? humerus triquetrum radius All of the listed responses are correct.

All correct

The clavicle belongs to which of the following areas? Arm Appendicular skeleton Axial skeleton Rib cage

Appendicular skeleton

Identify the bones that make up the wrist Carpals Tarsals Phalanges Metacarpals

Carpals

Identify the common name for the clavicle. Breast bone Collarbone Shoulder blade Rib

Collarbone

Where in the skeleton is the ulna located in reference to the humerus? Distal Proximal Lateral Medial

Distal

The hip bone is part of the axial skeleton. False True

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

Which bone articulates in the acetabulum? Femur Humerus Calcaneus Tibia

Femur

Identify the bone found lateral to the tibia. Femur Fibularis Fibula Calcaneus

Fibula

Which bone of the lower limb is not a weight-bearing bone? femur talus tibia fibula

Fibula

Identify the true statement about the head of the ulna. Helps form the pivot joint between the ulna and radius. Found at the distal end of the bone. Found at the proximal end of the bone. Helps form the elbow joint.

Found at the distal end of the bone

Shin splints occur as a result of pulled tendons and muscles of the lower leg. What is the best way to avoid shin splints? Ice the lower leg prior to training. No pain no gain: Increase the intensity of the workout. Apply heat after exercise. Gradually build up the workout schedule and do more cross training in order to avoid doing too much too fast.

Gradually build up the workout schedule and do more cross training in order to avoid doing too much too fast

Identify the region of the femur that forms part of the hip joint. Medial condyle Head Neck Fovea capitis

Head

Identify the region of the radius that articulates with the ulna. Head Radial tuberosity Styloid process Neck

Head

The ridge like superior edge of the ilium is known as the _____. Ischial spine Anterior gluteal line Iliac crest Anterior superior iliac spine

Iliac crest

The flat surface of the tibia that articulates with the femur is the superior surface of which landmark? Patellar surface Medial and lateral condyles Head Medial malleolus

Medial and lateral condyles

Identify the best description for the location of the head of the femur. Lateral and proximal Posterior and proximal Medial and distal Medial and proximal

Medial and proximal

Identify the anatomical landmark resulting in a noticeable bump found on the medial surface of the ankle. Lateral malleolus Medial malleolus Medial condyle Styloid process

Medial malleolus

Identify the bones that make up the palm of the hand Carpals Phalanges Metatarsals Metacarpals

Metacarpals

Identify the bones that make up the middle portion of the foot. Tarsals Phalanges Metacarpals Metatarsals

Metatarsals

The condition known as a "fractured hip" is most often a break in the femur. Where is the femur particularly susceptible to a fracture? Neck Acetabulum Head Greater trochanter

Neck

Identify the large hole found in this bone. Lesser sciatic notch Obturator foramen Foramen magnum Greater sciatic notch

Obturator foramen

Identify the region of the ulna that articulates with the humerus when the forearm is in full extension. Coronoid process Trochlear notch Trochlea Olecranon process

Olecranon process

Which of the following is a NOT a likely explanation for the increased occurrence of hip fractures in the elderly? Osteoporosis reduces the ability of bone to be effectively remodeled. The proximal epiphysis of the femur has a preponderance of spongy bone, which is weaker than compact bone. Bone density decreases with age. There is a reduced ability to balance that often accompanies old age.

The proximal epiphysis of the femur has a preponderance of spongy bone, which is weaker than compact bone.

Which digit is composed of only two phalanges? Thumb Ring finger Middle finger Pinky finger Index finger

Thumb

Identify the blunt elevation found on the anterior surface of the tibia between the lateral and medial condyles Medial malleolus Intercondylar eminence Articular surface of the medial condyle Tibial tuberosity

Tibial tuberosity

Identify the landmark that is unique to the femur. Condyle Trochanter Head Notch

Trochanter

Identify the region of the humerus that articulates with the ulna. Capitulum Head Trochlea Medial epicondyle

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 projection at the inferior end of the greater sciatic notch is the ischial spine. False True

True

Which of the following landmarks can be found on both the tibia and fibula? Condyles Head Tuberosity Malleoli

Tuberosity

Which bone is the heel of the human foot? cuboid navicular talus calcaneus

calcaneus

Which concave socket exists on the lateral surface of each hip bone and receives the head of the femur? acetabulum obturator foramen greater sciatic arch ischial spine

acetabulum

Which of the following is the term for the articulation of the clavicles with the scapulae? sternoclavicular joint sternoacromial joint costalclavicular joint acromiosternal joint acromioclavicular joint

acromioclavicular joint

A pelvis was recovered at a crime scene. Which of the following answer choices would support the investigator's conclusion that the pelvis belonged to a female? a pubic angle of less than 90 degrees an open, circular shaped pelvic inlet with an enlarged pelvic outlet an oval-shaped obturator foramen a long, narrow, triangular-shaped sacrum with a pronounced sacral curvature

an open, circular shaped pelvic inlet with an enlarged pelvic outlet

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

angle of pubic arch greater than 100 degrees

The bones of the forearm, or ________, consist of the radius and ulna. cubital region olecranon region antecubital region brachium antebrachium

antebrachium

Which region of the skeleton contains the humerus? Axial Rib cage Pectoral girdle Appendicular

appendicular

Which of the following describes the female pelvis acetabulum directed laterally pelvic outlet is narrow bones are heavy prominent bone markings broad and smooth

broad and smooth

The Achilles tendon attaches to the __________. calcaneus cuboid talus navicular

calcaneus

A more convex longitudinal arch partly characterizes a foot deformity called congenital talipes equinovarus. Which two bones are tied together by ligaments and tendons to maintain this arch? calcaneus and metatarsals talus and proximal phalanx calcaneus and proximal phalanx talus and distal phalanx

calcaneus and metatarsals

Which of the following is most commonly fractured in a fall? scapula clavicle sternum glenoid cavity radius

clavicle

Which of these bones does NOT articulate with the humerus? radius ulna scapula clavicle

clavicle

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

clavicle articulates with the manubrium of the sternum.

The ________ are S-shaped bones that articulate lateral to the jugular notch. clavicles scapulae acromial processes coracoid processes manubria

clavicles

The pectoral girdle consists of which of the following bones? clavicles only clavicles and scapulae only clavicles, scapulae, and sternum clavicles and sternum only

clavicles and scapulae only

Which of the following constitutes the pectoral girdle? clavicles, scapulae, humerus, radius, ulna, and carpal bones clavicles only clavicles, scapulae, humerus, radius, and ulna clavicles, scapulae, and humerus clavicles and scapulae

clavicles, scapulae, and humerus

Compared to the hand, the foot contains arches that help distribute body weight. has more phalanges. has more tarsal bones than the hand has carpal bones. has the same number of tarsal bones as the hand has carpal bones. has fewer metatarsals than the hand has metacarpals.

contains arches that help distribute body weight

Which bone gives a crime scene investigator the best information on the gender of skeletal remains? coccyx cranium teeth coxal bone

coxal bone

The linea aspera is located on the tibia. ischium. fibula. humerus. femur

femur

The longest and heaviest bone in the body is the fibula. humerus. tibia. femur. coxal bone

femur

What bone articulates with the coxal bone at the acetabulum? femur tibia humerus sacrum fibula

femur

The lateral malleolus is found on the tibia. fibula. calcaneus. femur. patella

fibula

The tibia is bound to the __________ by the interosseous membrane. talus patella fibula femur

fibula

Which lower leg bone does not carry any body weight? tibia talus navicular fibula calcaneus

fibula

Tina falls and fractures her pisiform bone. What part of her body was injured? ankle foot forearm wrist hand

forearm

The appendicular skeleton includes the bones of the upper and lower extremities and their supporting elements called rotator cuffs. ball and socket. joints. girdles. sutures

girdles

The scapula articulates with the humerus at the ________ joint. acromiohumoral glenohumoral humeroscapular acromiogleno glenoscapular

glenohumoral

The scapula articulates with the head of the humerus at the _________ vertebral border subscapular fossa acromion glenoid cavity

glenoid cavity

The ulnar nerve is exposed when it crosses the posterior surface of what process? lesser tubercle trochlea deltoid tuberosity greater tubercle medial epicondyle

greater tubercle

Which of the following features is located near the proximal end of the humerus? capitulum lateral epicondyle medial epicondyle greater tubercle olecranon fossa

greater tubercle

Which of the following landmarks found on the proximal end of the humerus? Greater tubercle Medial epicondyle Deltoid tuberosity Capitulum

greater tubercle

Which of the following is not one of the four proximal carpal bones? pisiform scaphoid hamate triquetrum lunate

hamate

With which carpal bones does metacarpal IV articulate? trapezium and trapezoid lunate and triquetrum scaphoid and lunate hamate and capitate trapezoid and capitate

hamate and capitate

What part of the humerus articulates with the scapula to form the shoulder joint? Greater tubercle Head Trochlea Deltoid tuberosity

head

Tom stumbles and injures his hallux. What part of his anatomy is injured? his hand his foot his knee his ankle his hip

his foot

The trochlea is located on the scapula. humerus. tibia. radius. ulna.

humerus

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

iliac crest

The pelvic organs are mostly found within the obturator foramen. pubic symphysis. ischial fossa. ischial spine. iliac fossa.

iliac fossa

The greater sciatic notch is a feature on the femur. ischium. ilium. patella. pubis.

ilium

The sacrum articulates with the pubis. ilium. ischium. ilium and ischium. ischium and pubis.

ilium

The coxal bone is formed by fusion of the __________. tibia and fibula sacrum and ilium coccyx, sacrum, and ilium ilium, ischium, and pubis

ilium, ischium, and pubis

Fracture of the medial malleolus will cause pain __________ outside the ankle behind the elbow in front of the knee inside the ankle

inside the ankle

Study of human skeletons can reveal all of the following information except the person's age and nutritional status. size and handedness. sex. intelligence. health.

intelligence

Many students complain about severe wrist pain after typing yet another multiple-page report. This pain is the hallmark of carpal tunnel syndrome, which is an inflammation of connective tissue due to repeated movement. Which of the following structures is NOT involved in this disorder? extensor retinaculum

intercarpal ligaments flexor retinaculum extensor retinaculum median nerve

The ridge of bone that separates the medial and lateral condyles of the tibia is called the intercondylar eminence. medial malleolus. intertrochanteric crest. interosseous membrane. anterior margin

intercondylar eminence

The radius and ulna are bound to each other by a(n) ________ ligament. intrabrachial lateromedial radioulnar antebrachial interosseous

interosseous

Which of these is characteristic of the female pelvis? It has deeper iliac fossa than the male pelvis. It consists of heavy, rough-textured bone. It has a heart-shaped pelvic inlet. It has a pubic arch greater than 100 degrees.

it has a pubic arch greater than 100 degrees

Which of the following landmarks is found on the distal end of the humerus? Neck Lesser tubercle Lateral epicondyle Greater tubercle

lateral epicondyle

The foot arch that is maintained by ligaments running from the calcaneus to the metatarsals is the longitudinal arch. transverse arch. superior arch. distal arch. posterior arch

longitudinal arch

Which of the following is not a part of the pelvis? pubic symphysis lumbar vertebrae coxal bone sacrum coccyx

lumbar vertebrae

The smooth articular surface of the acetabulum is called the obturator surface. hamate surface. lunate surface. sciatic surface. ovale surface.

lunate surface

The lateral bulge at the ankle is from the __________. femoral head malleolus of the fibula malleolus of the tibia condylar process of the calcaneus

malleolus of the fibula

In the anatomical position, the ulna is located ________ to the radius. proximal distal lateral superior medial

medial

Which of the following is located closest to the jugular notch? lateral end of clavicle medial end of scapula medial end of clavicle lateral end of scapula xiphoid process

medial end of clavicle

The bones that form the palm are the metacarpals. carpals. phalanges. metatarsals. tarsals.

metacarpals

The bones that form the sole of the foot are the __________. carpals tarsals metacarpals metatarsals

metatarsals

Which of the following is not an upper limb bone? humerus carpals ulna radius metatarsals

metatarsals

A male has a ________ pelvic outlet when compared to the woman's pelvic outlet. deeper larger wider narrower longer

narrower

Stress fractures due to running primarily affect the metatarsals. Which of the following bones does NOT articulate with the metatarsals? proximal phalanx navicular cuboid medial cuneiform

navicular

The depression on the posterior surface at the distal end of the humerus is the intertubercular groove. radial groove. coronoid fossa. radial fossa. olecranon fossa.

olecranon fossa

The ________ is a large sesamoid-shaped bone sometimes called the kneecap. patella fibula navicular cuboid talus

patella

The ligament that surrounds the ________ attaches to the tibial tuberosity. head of the fibula calcaneus tibia talus patella

patella

The patella slides in a groove on the femur called the interpatellar groove. patellar surface. patellar canal. medial condyle. femoral head

patellar surface

What structures comprise the appendicular skeleton? (Figure 8-1) skull, thoracic cage, and vertebral column pectoral girdles, upper limbs, pelvic girdles, and lower limbs vertebral column, pelvic girdles, and lower limbs thoracic cage, pectoral girdles, and pelvic girdles skull, pectoral girdles, and upper limbs

pectoral girdles, upper limbs, pelvic girdles, and lower limbs

The bony edge of the true pelvis consisting of the ilium and pubis is called the pelvic crest. pelvic spine. pubic symphysis. pelvic brim. sacral curvature.

pelvic brim

The clearest distinction between a male and female skeleton is seen in the characteristics of the thoracic cage. teeth. skull. sacrum. pelvis.

pelvis

The bones that form the fingers are the metacarpals. tarsals. carpals. metatarsals. phalanges

phalanges

The pelvic girdle is attached to the axial skeleton at the __________. ischial tuberosity pubic symphysis acetabulum sacroiliac joint

sacroiliac joint

Which of the following answer choices correctly names the proximal carpal bones? scaphoid, lunate, triquetrum, pisiform scaphoid, lunate, triquetrum, capitate scaphoid trapezium, trapezoid, pisiform trapezium, trapezoid, capitate, hamate

scaphoid, lunate, triquetrum, pisiform

This appendicular bone has a roughly triangular shape. scapula radius sternum clavicle

scapula

The glenohumeral joint joins which two bones? clavicle and humerus ulna and humerus radius and humerus scapula and humerus

scapula and humerus

Which of the following is the term for the articulation of the clavicles with the sternum? acromioclavicular joint sternoacromial joint sternoclavicular joint acromiosternal joint costalclavicular joint

sternoclavicular joint

The anterior surface of the scapula is smooth and concave. The name of the concave depression is the infraspinous fossa. supraspinous fossa. glenoid fossa. subspinous fossa. subscapular fossa

subscapular fossa

The scapula is roughly triangular in shape. Which of the following are correct terms for the borders? anterior, posterior, and superior borders scapular, sternal, and clavicular borders pectoral borders dorsal and costal borders superior, medial, and lateral borders

superior,medial,and lateral borders

Of all the orthopedic injuries a child can sustain in a "fall on the out-stretched hand" (known as a FOOSH injury), a supracondylar distal humerus fracture is the most difficult to reduce (restore to anatomical position) and maintain in a reduced position during healing. What bone projections compose the condyle of the humerus? the capitulum and trochlea the lateral and medial epicondyles the lesser and greater tubercle the deltoid tuberosity and radial groove

the capitulum and trochlea

Caitlyn has a supracondylar distal humerus fracture, a true surgical emergency. Besides the humerus, what other bones articulate at the elbow? the scapula and clavicle the tibia and fibula the radius and ulna the sternum and thoracic vertebrae

the radius and ulna

Which of the following is NOT considered an age-related change in the skeleton? loss of teeth thickening of bone development of major curves in the vertebral column increased risk of osteoporosis

thickening of the bone

During development, how many bones combine to form each of the coxal bones? two three four five

three

The medial malleolus is located on the fibula. femur. ischium. patella. tibia.

tibia

The talus articulates with the navicular bone. calcaneus. tibia. calcaneus and navicular bones. tibia, calcaneus, and navicular bones.

tibia, calcaneus, and navicular bones.

Identify the type of anatomical landmark found at the end of the arrows. trochanter tuberosity malleolus tubercle

trochanter

Which of these is a forearm bone? humerus ulna scapula distal phalanx

ulna

Which of the following surface features is found on the radius? radial notch trochlear notch coronoid process olecranon ulnar notch

ulnar notch

The condition known as "flat feet" 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? weakness in the ligaments that attach the calcaneus to the distal ends of the metatarsals a loose calcaneal tendon weakness in the ligaments that attach the talus to the tibia weak tarsometatarsal joints poor alignment of the phalanges with the metatarsals

weakness in the ligaments that attach the calcaneus to the distal ends of the metatarsals