Chapter 8 Human Anatomy
Which of the following statements about the patella is false? a. It articulates with the femur, tibia, and fibula. b. It is a sesamoid bone. c. It is roughly triangular in shape. d. It acts to protect the knee joint anteriorly.
a. It articulates with the femur, tibia, and fibula.
Which of the statements below regarding the metatarsals is false? a. They are numbered 1-5 from lateral to medial, just like the metacarpals. b. They support some of the body's weight. c. They contribute to the three arches of the feet. d. They articulate proximally to the cuneiforms and cuboid.
a. They are numbered 1-5 from lateral to medial, just like the metacarpals.
The acromion of the scapula a. articulates with the humerus. b. lies anterior to the coracoid process. c. is an extension of the scapular spine. d. attaches the biceps muscle of the arm.
c. is an extension of the scapular spine.
Which of these bones of the appendicular skeleton are unpaired? a. humerus b. clavicle c. os coxae d. None; all appendicular bones are paired.
d. None; all appendicular bones are paired.
The subscapular fossa lies inferior to the spine and faces posteriorly.
false
The pelvic inlet (brim) is widest superior to inferior. from side to side. obliquely. from anterior to posterior.
from side to side
The bony landmark at the lateral angle of the scapula is the spine. suprascapular notch. acromion. glenoid cavity.
glenoid cavity
The coronoid fossa is found on which of the bones listed below? radius tibia ulna humerus
humerus
The ischium joins the pubis in the acetabulum and at the sacroiliac joint. pubic symphysis. superior pubic ramus. inferior pubic ramus.
inferior pubic ramus
All of these bony landmarks contribute to the pelvic inlet (brim) except the arcuate lines on the ilia. ischial tuberosities. sacral promontory. pubic crests.
ischial tuberosities.
All of the bones of the digits are collectively known as phalanges. metacarpals. carpals. tarsals.
phalanges
Which of the following bones primarily bears the weight of the body? cuneiforms cuboid navicular talus
talus
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
In the proximal row of carpals, there are the scaphoid, lunate, triquetral, and pisiform, from lateral to medial.
true
The apex of the patella points distally.
true
The ischium forms the posteroinferior region of the pelvic girdle.
true
The thumb has no middle phalanx.
true
The tibia articulates distally with the trochlea of the talus.
true
The coronoid process is found on which of the bones listed below? radius tibia ulna humerus
ulna
The coronoid process is part of the radius. ulna. humerus. carpal bones.
ulna
Which of the bones listed below does not articulate with the clavicle? 7th vertebra rib 1 scapula manubrium
7th vertebra
