Chapter 5: Appendicular Skeleton

Which of these bones is NOT a long bone found in the leg?

B: Patella

Which of the following bones is not considered part of the appendicular skeleton?

B: Sternum

Which projection protrudes from the scapula toward the anterior of the body?

A: Coracoid Process

What is the name of the socket for the ball and socket joint of the hip?

A: acetabulum

In contrast to a male pelvic girdle, a female pelvic girdle is

A: lighter, witha wider, oval pelvic opening

The two bones that articulate with the clavicle are the

A: scapula and sternum

The bones forming the knee joint are the

C: Femur, tibia, and patella

An upper extremity is attached to the trunk by the

C: Pectoral girdle

The forearm bone that forms the point of the elbow is the

C: Ulna

The number of bones composing the carpals is

D: 8

Which of these bones is associated with the hand?

D: Carpals

Three of the four answers listed below are parts of the same anatomical area. Select the exception.

D: Fibula

The three bones forming a coxal bone are the

D: Ilium, ischium, pubis

Which two bones constitute the forearm?

D: Ulna and radius