chapter 8 questions - appendicular

8-4 Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension 74) When standing normally, most of your weight is transmitted to the ground by the A) distal ends of the metatarsals and calcaneus. B) talus and proximal metatarsals. C) calcaneus and talus. D) talus and cuneiforms. E) calcaneus and proximal metatarsals.

A

8-4 Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension 78) Identify the structure labeled "2." A) greater trochanter B) linea aspera C) head D) lateral epicondyle E) lateral condyle

A

8-4 Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension Figure 8-4 Bones of the Ankle and Foot Use Figure 8-4 to answer the following questions: 81) Identify the bones labeled "9." A) metatarsals B) carpals C) metacarpals D) tarsals E) coxae

A

8-4 Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge 57) The distal end of the tibia articulates with the A) talus. B) fibula. C) patella. D) calcaneus. E) coxal bone.

A

8-4 Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge 66) Another name for the first toe is A) hallux. B) pollex. C) hyoid. D) lateral cuneiform. E) phalanx.

A

8-3 Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension 55) The longest and heaviest bone in the body is the A) humerus. B) femur. C) tibia. D) fibula. E) coxal bone.

B

8-3 Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge 42) What bone articulates with the coxal bone at the acetabulum? A) sacrum B) femur C) humerus D) tibia E) fibula

B

8-3 Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge 47) 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

8-3 Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge 54) The pelvic organs are mostly found within the A) ishial spine. B) iliac fossa. C) ishial fossa. D) obturator foramen. E) pubic symphysis.

B

8-4 Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension 71) 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

8-4 Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension 79) Identify the structure labeled "12." A) greater trochanter B) linea aspera C) head D) lateral epicondyle E) lateral condyle

B

8-4 Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension 82) Identify the bones named for their wedge shape. A) 3 B) 8 C) 7 D) 1 E) 2

B

8-4 Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension 85) Identify the bone labeled "1." A) talus B) calcaneus C) cuneiform V D) cuboid E) metatarsal

B

8-4 Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge 69) Which of the following is not a lower limb bone? A) fibula B) ulna C) metatarsal D) patella E) femur

B

8-4 Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge 59) The foot has ________ ankle bones and ________ bones in the sole. A) 5; 5 B) 7; 5 C) 8; 4 D) 8; 5 E) 4; 5

B

8-4 Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge 64) The Achilles tendon attaches to which anatomical structure? A) cuboid bone B) calcaneus C) talus D) lesser trochanter E) patella.

B

8-2 Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge 28) The bones that give the hand a wide range of motion are the A) carpals. B) tarsals. C) metacarpals. D) metatarsals. E) phalanges.

A

8-3 Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge 49) The sacrum articulates with the A) ilium. B) ischium. C) pubis. D) ilium and ischium. E) ischium and pubis.

A

8-3 Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge 53) The greater sciatic notch is a feature on the A) ilium. B) ischium. C) pubis. D) femur. E) patella.

A

8-3 Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge 43) 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

8-3 Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge 51) The coxal bone and sacrum combine to form the A) pelvis. B) pelvic girdle. C) hips. D) pectoral girdle. E) pubic symphysis.

A

8-4 Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge 108) A ligament attaches the acetabulum to the femur at the ________, a small pit in the center of the femoral head.

fovea capitis

8-2 Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge 103) The two pubic bones join medially at the ________.

pubic symphysis

8-2 Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge 100) The bones of the palm are called ________ bones.

metacarpal

8-3 Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge 104) The pelvic ________ is bordered by the coccyx, the ischial tuberosities, and the inferior border of the pubic symphysis.

outlet

8-2 Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge 99) The trochlea is located on the ________.

humerus

8-1 Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge 98) The radius and ulna are bound to each other by a(n) ________ ligament.

interosseous

8-2 Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension 102) Match the term with its key characteristics. 1. lunate A) pea-shaped 2. triquetrum B) comma-shaped 3. pisiform C) pyramid-shaped

1-B; 2-C; 3-A

8-1 Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge 4) The scapula is roughly triangular in shape. Which of the following are correct terms for the borders? A) superior, medial, and lateral borders B) dorsal and costal borders C) anterior and posterior borders D) scapular and clavicular borders E) pectoral borders

A

8-2 Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge 18) 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

8-5 Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension 92) 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

8-1 Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge 5) 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

8-2 Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension 37) Identify the structure labeled "9." A) olecranon process B) medial epicondyle C) lateral epicondyle D) greater tubercle E) trochlea

B

8-2 Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension 20) 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) clavicle and sternum

B

8-2 Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge 29) The head of the radius articulates with the A) trochlea. B) capitulum. C) carpals. D) olecranon process. E) styloid process.

B

8-1 Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension 10) 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) strong joint between scapula and ribs E) flexible sternum

B

8-1 Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge 9) Which of the following is located closest to the jugular notch? A) medial end of scapula B) medial end of clavicle C) lateral end of scapula D) lateral end of clavicle E) xiphoid process

B

8-1 Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge 8) 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

8-2 Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge 19) The head of the humerus articulates with the A) trochlear notch. B) glenoid cavity. C) acetabulum. D) carpal bones. E) coxal bone.

B

8-4 Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge 70) The hand has 15 phalangeal bones; the foot has 14 phalangeal bones. A) The first statement is true but the second statement is false. B) The first statement is false but the second statement is true. C) The first statement is true and the second statement is true. D) The first statement is false and the second statement is false. E) too much anatomical variability to be sure

B

8-4 Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge 65) The medial border of the fibula is bound to the ________ by the interosseous membrane. A) femur B) tibia C) patella D) navicular E) femur and the tibia

B

8-5 Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge 91) Which of the following is not an age-related change in the skeleton? 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

8-5 Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge 89) 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

8-5 Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge 88) 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

8-1 Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension 11) Which of these is most commonly fractured in a fall? A) radius B) scapula C) clavicle D) navicular E) glenoid cavity

C

8-1 Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension 17) 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

8-1 Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge 7) 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

8-2 Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension 40) Which structure does the radius rotate upon? A) 1 B) 2 C) 3 D) 4 E) 5

C

8-2 Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension Figure 8-2 The Humerus Use Figure 8-2 to answer the following questions: 36) Which structure articulates with the glenoid cavity? A) 3 B) 4 C) 5 D) 6 E) 7

C

8-2 Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge 22) The condyle of the humerus consists of the A) medial and lateral epicondyles. B) trochlea and olecranon fossa. C) capitulum and trochlea. D) head and neck. E) capitulum and coronoid process.

C

8-2 Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge 26) Each hand has ________ phalangeal bones. A) 15 B) 20 C) 14 D) 18 E) 10

C

8-2 Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge 34) The bones that form the palm are the A) carpals. B) tarsals. C) metacarpals. D) metatarsals. E) phalanges.

C

8-2 Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge 21) In the anatomical position, the ulna is located ________ to the radius. A) distal B) proximal C) medial D) superior E) lateral

C

8-2 Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge 35) 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

8-2 Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge 33) The ________ of the radius helps stabilize the wrist joint. A) olecranon process B) coronoid process C) styloid process D) radial tuberosity E) capitulum

C

8-3 Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge 45) The largest component of the coxal bone is the A) pubis. B) ischium. C) ilium. D) femur. E) tibia.

C

8-3 Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge 52) 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) lesser sciatic notch E) pubic symphysis

C

8-3 Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge 46) A male has a ________ pelvic outlet when compared to the woman's pelvic outlet. A) larger B) longer C) smaller D) wider E) deeper

C

8-4 Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension 84) Identify the bone labeled "7." A) cuboid B) cuneiform I C) navicular D) talus E) calcaneus

C

8-4 Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension 86) Compared to the male pelvis, the female pelvis A) is larger. B) is heavier. C) has a greater angle inferior to the pubic symphysis. D) has a thicker ischial tuberosity. E) has deep acetabula.

C

8-4 Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension 75) 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? 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

8-4 Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge 61) The patella slides in a groove on the femur called the A) medial and lateral condyles. B) interpatellar groove. C) patellar surface. D) femoral head. E) patellar canal.

C

8-4 Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge 56) Which of the following is the heel bone? A) talus B) navicular C) calcaneus D) cuboid E) patella

C

8-4 Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge 63) The lateral malleolus is found on the A) femur. B) tibia. C) fibula. D) patella. E) calcaneus.

C

8-5 Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge 87) 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

Chapter 8 Multiple-Choice Questions 1) Which of the following bones is not part of the appendicular skeleton? A) scapula B) tibia C) sacrum D) coxal bones E) metacarpals

C

8-1 Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge 2) Which of the following is not a component of the appendicular skeleton? A) scapula B) coxal bone C) femur D) sternum E) humerus

D

8-2 Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension 38) When the arm is straight, which structure accepts the olecranon? A) 1 B) 3 C) 4 D) 8 E) 9

D

8-2 Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension 39) Identify the place where the humerus often fractures. A) 1 B) 2 C) 5 D) 6 E) 7

D

8-2 Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension 41) Which of the following is not a part of the pelvis? A) sacrum B) coccyx C) coxal bone D) lumbar vertebrae E) pubic symphysis

D

8-2 Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge 27) The rough 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

8-2 Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge 31) The hand has ________ wrist and ________ palm bones. A) 5; 5 B) 10; 5 C) 8; 4 D) 8; 5 E) 4; 5

D

8-2 Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge 32) Which of the following is not an upper limb bone? A) ulna B) radius C) humerus D) metatarsals E) carpals

D

8-2 Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge 24) 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

8-3 Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge 44) The pubic and ischial rami encircle the A) pubic symphysis. B) lesser sciatic notch. C) greater sciatic notch. D) obturator foramen. E) acetabulum.

D

8-3 Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge 48) 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

8-4 Bloom's Taxonomy: Application Figure 8-3 The Femur Use Figure 8-3 to answer the following questions: 76) Which structure articulates with the acetabulum? A) 1 B) 2 C) 4 D) 5 E) 9

D

8-4 Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension 73) Compared to the hand, the foot A) has more phalanges. B) has fewer metatarsals than the hand has metacarpals. C) has more tarsal bones than the hand has carpal bones. D) contains arches that help distribute body weight. E) has the same number of tarsal bones as the hand has carpal bones.

D

8-4 Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension 80) Identify the structure labeled "3." A) greater trochanter B) lesser trochanter C) head D) lateral epicondyle E) lateral condyle

D

8-4 Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension 83) On which bone does the tibia press? A) 1 B) 7 C) 9 D) 2 E) 3

D

8-4 Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge 58) The longest bone is the A) coxal bone. B) sternum. C) humerus. D) femur. E) tibia.

D

8-4 Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge 62) The linea aspera is located on the A) humerus. B) tibia. C) ischium. D) femur. E) scapula.

D

8-4 Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge 67) The tarsus contains ________ bones. A) 4 B) 5 C) 6 D) 7 E) 8

D

8-1 Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension 6) The clavicle articulates with the A) coracoid process and the humerus. B) glenoid cavity and scapular spine. C) acromial and coracoid processes. D) manubrium and xiphoid process. E) acromial process and the manubrium.

E

8-1 Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge 3) The three sides of this bone form a broad triangle. A) radius B) clavicle C) vertebra D) sternum E) scapula

E

8-2 Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge 30) The carpus contains ________ bones. A) 4 B) 5 C) 6 D) 7 E) 8

E

8-2 Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge 23) Which of these surface features occur on the ulna? A) olecranon B) styloid process C) trochlear notch D) radial notch E) All of the answers are correct.

E

8-2 Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge 25) The bones that form the fingers are the A) carpals. B) tarsals. C) metacarpals. D) metatarsals. E) phalanges.

E

8-3 Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge 50) The ilium, ischium, and pubis fuse into a single bone called the A) patella. B) pelvis. C) pectoral girdle. D) coccyx. E) coxal bone.

E

8-4 Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension 72) The talus contacts the A) calcaneus. B) navicular bone. C) tibia. D) calcaneus and navicular bones. E) tibia, calcaneus, and navicular bones.

E

8-4 Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension 77) Identify the diaphysis of the femur. A) 1 B) 2 C) 3 D) 5 E) 7

E

8-4 Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge 68) The weight of the body is supported by the A) distal metacarpals. B) proximal metatarsals. C) distal ends of the metatarsals. D) calcaneus. E) distal metacarpals and the calcaneus.

E

8-4 Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge 60) The part of the tibia that is easily felt through the skin is and is known as the shin is the A) medial malleolus. B) anterior crest. C) tibial tuberosity. D) articular facet. E) anterior margin.

E

8-5 Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge 90) Study of human skeletons can reveal information concerning the person's A) sex. B) age and nutritional status. C) size and handedness. D) health. E) All of the answers are correct.

E

8-3 Bloom's Taxonomy: Application 112) Describe how the arches of the foot assist in weight distribution.

The arches absorb shock as weight distribution shifts during movements. The longitudinal arch absorbs most of the shock of steps, while the transverse arch distributes the weight evenly.

8-4 Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge Essay Questions 109) Why is it necessary for the bones of the pelvic girdle to be more massive than the bones of the pectoral girdle?

The pelvic girdle must withstand the load of bearing and moving the entire body whereas the pectoral girdle only supports the upper limbs.

8-3 Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension 110) What is the distinction between the false pelvis and the true pelvis?

The true pelvis encloses the pelvic cavity and its superior limit is a line that extends from either side of the base of the sacrum, along the arcuate line and pectineal line to the pubic symphysis. The false pelvis consists of the expanded, bladelike portions of each ilium superior to the pelvic brim.

8-3 Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension 111) Describe the pelvic adaptations to childbearing in the female.

These include: an enlarged pelvic outlet, a broader pubic angle, less curvature on the sacrum and coccyx, wider and more circular pelvic inlet, a relatively broad pelvis that does not extend as far superiorly, and ilia that project farther laterally, but do not extend as far superior to the sacrum.

8-4 Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension 113) To settle a bet, you need to measure the length of your lower limb (head of femur to distal condyle of tibia). What landmarks would you use to make the measurement?

You could feel the inferior iliac notch, which is at the same level as the head of the femur. You could feel the medial malleolus of the tibia at the ankle.

8-2 Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge 101) The bones of the forearm, or ________, consist of the radius and ulna.

antebrachium

8-1 Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge 97) The ________ are S-shaped bones that articulate lateral to the jugular notch.

clavicles

8-1 Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge 95) Two prominent features of the clavicle are the conoid tubercle at the distal end and the ________ tuberosity at the proximal end.

costal

8-5 Bloom's Taxonomy: Application Short Answer Questions 93) The appendicular skeleton includes the bones of the upper and lower extremities and their supporting elements called ________.

girdles

8-1 Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge 96) The scapula articulates with the humerus at the ________ joint.

glenohumeral

8-1 Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge 94) The girdles of the appendicular skeleton support the bones of the ________.

limbs

8-4 Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge 107) The ligament that surrounds the ________ attaches to the tibial tuberosity.

patella

8-3 Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension 105) The space enclosed by the true pelvis is called the ________.

pelvic inlet (or pelvic cavity)

8-3 Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge 106) The medial malleolus is located on the ________ bone.

tibia