Ch.8 Quiz- The Appendicular Skeleton
The radius is to the ___________, as the ____________ is to the femur.
fibula; humerus
Which of the following bone markings on the scapula is an indentation into which the head of the humerus fits?
glenoid cavity
Damage to the talus would cause...
inability to perform weight bearing activities
In comparison to the male pelvis, the female pelvis is NOT
larger in the acetabulum
Which of the structures listed below is NOT part of the knee joint?
lateral malleolus of the fibula
The bones of the vertebrae are from the mesenchymal cells from
mesoderm
The boundary between the true pelvis and the false pelvis is the
pelvic brim
The capitulum of the humerus articulates with the
radius
Which of the following is NOT a way that the skeletal system contributes to homeostasis?
stores and releases sodium ions
The hip joint is the joint found between
the pelvis and femur
Which is a spool-shaped process on distal end of the humerus that is found medial to the capitulum and articulates with the ulna?
Trochlea
This is the thick edge of the scapula that is closer to the arm.
axillary border
The carpometacarpal joint consists of the
base of metacarpal bones and distal row of carpal bones
Which statement describes the function or location of the interosseous membrane. Select all that apply
-The interosseous membrane distributes the force and load each bone receives -The interosseous membrane is only located in paired bones of the appendages -The interosseous membrane provides attachment points for muscles
How many phalanges are in each hand?
14
The distal end of the radius articulates with how many bones of the wrist?
3
Each lower limb has
30 bones found in 4 locations
In the diagram of the pelvis, which labeled structure terminates anteriorly as the anterior superior iliac spine?
A
In the diagram, which of the labeled structures is the coracoid process?
A
In the diagram, which structure on the humerus receives the head of the radius when the foreman is flexed?
A
Which pelvis in the diagram shows the characteristics of a female pelvis?
A
In the diagram, which of the labeled structures serve as attachment sites for tendons of the shoulder muscles?
A, C, D, E
In the diagram, which of the labeled structures on the femur serve as points of attachment for the tendons of thigh and buttocks muscles?
A, D
The former epiphyseal (growth) plate on the proximal end of the adult humerus is found in the
Anatomical neck
The medial and lateral condyles of the femur fit into what part of the patella?
Articular facets
What is the function of the pelvic girdle?
Attachment site for lower limbs and for large pectoral muscles
In the diagram, where is the radial tuberosity?
B
In the diagram, which is the lateral epicondyle of the humerus?
B
In the diagram, which labeled bone is the only bone of the foot that articulates with the fibula and tibia?
B
Which process on the femur serves as an attachment point for tendons of several thigh muscles?
Both gluteal tuberosity and linea aspera
Which of the following markings is located on the medial side of the femur?
Both head and lesser trochanter
Investigators found a skeleton in the woods. They need to determine the sex of the skeleton. Which statement will help indicate that the bones found belong to a female adult? Select all that apply
Broader sciatic notch Coccyx is less curved anteriorly Wider angle where the pubic bone meets
In the diagram of the foot, where is the navicular?
C
In the diagram of the wrist and hand, where is the trapezoid bone?
C
In the diagram, where is the tibial tuberosity?
C
In the diagram, which of the labeled structures is the supraspinous fossa?
C
Which of the following bones is NOT a tarsal bone?
Capitate
Which of the following bones is the anterior bone that articulates with the manubrium of the sternum at the sternoclavicular joint?
Clavicle
Which of the following is a condition where the foot is twisted inferiorly and medially, and the angle of the arch is increased?
Clubfoot
In the diagram, where is the trochlea?
D
In the diagram, which part of the clavicle articulates with the manubrium?
D
Why does a fracture of the clavicle usually occur in the mid-region of the bone?
Due to weakness at the junction of the two curves of the clavicle
In the diagram of the hand, which labeled bone is a metacarpal bone?
E
In the diagram, where is the styloid process of the radius?
E
In the diagram of the pelvis, which structure is where the longest nerve in the body passes?
F
In the diagram of the tibia and fibula, which structure(s) articulate(s) with the talus and forms a protrusion on the medial surface of the ankle?
F
Which bone in the appendicular system has a lateral and medial epicondyle, a neck and a head? Select all that apply.
Femur Humerus
The lateral malleolus is found on the distal end of what bone?
Fibula
Which of the following is a condition where the medial longitudinal arch of the foot is decreased resulting in fallen arches?
Flatfoot
In the diagram of the pelvis, where is the ischial tuberosity?
H
In the diagram, where is the medial condyle on the femur?
H
Which of the following carpal bones is named for its large hook-shaped projection on it's anterior surface?
Hamate
Shoulder (glenohumeral) dislocations are very common in emergency care. Which statement best describes an anterior shoulder dislocation?
Humeral head is in front of the glenoid cavity
Which of the following bones articulates with the scapula?
Humerus
In the standard anatomical position, the ______ is the bone of the pelvis found the most superior
Ilium
When you are seated, what area bears most of your body's weight?
Ischial tuberosity
What is the function of the interosseous membrane between the ulna and radius?
Joins the shafts of two bones
In the diagram, which site is considered the weakest point of the clavicle?
Not labeled in the diagram
Which of the following is the largest foramen in the human skeleton?
Obturator foramen
Which sesamoid bone develops in the tendon of the quadriceps femoris muscle and articulates with medial and lateral condyles of femur?
Patella
Which of the following is a common condition experienced by runners, which is caused by the kneecap tracking laterally as well as inferiorly and superiorly
Patellofemoral stress syndrome
Which raised line extends superiorly and laterally along the superior ramus of the pubis eventually merging with the arcuate line of the ilium?
Pectineal line
Which of the following structures is not found in the foot?
Pollex
Which of the following bones is located in the posterior thorax between the levels of second and seventh vertebrae?
Scapula
The neurocranium gives rise to bones of the
Skull
The medial and lateral epicondyles are found on the distal end of the humerus and are used for
Tendon attachment
Which of the following statements is TRUE with regard to the human hand?
There are 8 carpals, 5 metacarpals and 14 phalanges
