Chapter 8

66) Another name for the first toe is A) hallux. B) pollex. C) hyoid. D) lateral cuneiform. E) phalanx.

A) hallux.

49) The sacrum articulates with the A) ilium. B) ischium. C) pubis. D) ilium and ischium. E) ischium and pubis.

A) ilium.

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) bone remodeling

8) Which of the following 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) clavicles and scapulae

6) The radius and ulna are bound to each other by a(n) ________ ligament. A) radioulnar B) interosseous C) antebrachial D) lateromedial E) intrabrachial

B) interosseous

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) scapula and humerus

2) The medial end of the clavicle is also known as the ________ end. A) acromial B) sternal C) coracoidal D) manubrial E) scapular

B) sternal

26) Each hand has ________ phalangeal bones. A) 15 B) 20 C) 14 D) 18 E) 10

C) 14

45) The largest component of the coxal bone is the A) pubis. B) ischium. C) ilium. D) femur. E) tibia.

C) ilium.

7) The clavicle articulates with the scapula A) laterally with the coracoid process. B) laterally with the glenoid cavity. C) laterally with the acromion. D) laterally with the manubrium. E) medially with the coracoid cavity.

C) laterally with the acromion.

21) In the anatomical position, the ulna is located ________ to the radius. A) distal B) proximal C) medial D) superior E) lateral

C) medial

34) The bones that form the palm are the A) carpals. B) tarsals. C) metacarpals. D) metatarsals. E) phalanges.

C) metacarpals.

5) The ________ are S-shaped bones that articulate lateral to the jugular notch. A) rib pairs 1 and 2 B) manubria C) coracoid processes D) clavicles E) acromial processes

D) clavicles

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) deltoid tuberosity.

3) The three sides of what bone form a broad triangle? A) radius B) clavicle C) vertebra D) sternum E) scapula

E) scapula

72) The talus contacts the A) calcaneus. B) navicular bone. C) tibia. D) calcaneus and navicular bones. E) tibia, calcaneus, and navicular bones.

E) tibia, calcaneus, and navicular bones.

62) The linea aspera is located on the A) humerus. B) tibia. C) ischium. D) femur. E) scapula

D) femur.

64) The calcaneal tendon attaches to which anatomical structure? A) cuboid bone B) calcaneus C) talus D) lesser trochanter E) patella

B) calcaneus

15) The medial malleolus is located on the A) fibula. B) femur. C) tibia. D) patella. E) ischium

C) tibia.

57) The distal end of the tibia articulates with the A) talus. B) fibula. C) patella. D) calcaneus. E) coxal bone.

A) talus.

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) pelvis.

69) Which of the following is not a lower limb bone? A) fibula B) ulna C) metatarsal D) patella E) femur

B) ulna

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) styloid process

14) The space enclosed by the true pelvis is called the A) pelvic inlet. B) false pelvis. C) pelvic brim. D) pelvic outlet. E) lesser pelvis

A) pelvic inlet.

51) The coxal bone and sacrum combine to form the A) pelvis. B) pelvic girdle. C) hips. D) pectoral girdle. E) pubic symphysis.

A) pelvis.

9) The most lateral bone in the proximal row of the carpal bones is the A) scaphoid. B) lunate. C) pisiform. D) hamate. E) triquetrum.

A) scaphoid.

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) superior, medial, and lateral borders

2) The girdles of the appendicular skeleton support the bones of the A) shoulder. B) hip. C) thoracic cage. D) limbs. E) vertebrae

D) limbs.

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) It is impossible to determine based on this information.

A) a young male.

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) carpals.

3) Two prominent features of the clavicle are the conoid tubercle at the lateral end and the ________ tuberosity at the medial end. A) costal B) sternal C) acromial D) deltoid E) scapular

A) costal

53) The greater sciatic notch is a feature on the A) ilium. B) ischium. C) pubis. D) femur. E) patella.

A) ilium.

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) ischial tuberosities.

11) Which of the following is/are not located outside the carpal tunnel? A) median nerve B) tendons C) lunate bone D) scaphoid bone E) pisiform bone

A) median nerve

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) olecranon fossa.

74) When standing normally, most of your weight is transmitted to the ground by the A) tibia, talus, and calcaneus. B) talus and proximal metatarsals. C) calcaneus and talus. D) talus and cuneiforms. E) calcaneus and proximal metatarsals.

A) tibia, talus, and calcaneus.

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) 7; 5

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) There is too much anatomical variability to be sure.

B) The first statement is false but the second statement is true.

58) Which of the following is not a tarsal bone? A) medial cuneiform B) anterior cuneiform C) cuboid D) navicular E) talus

B) anterior cuneiform

29) The head of the radius articulates with the A) trochlea. B) capitulum. C) carpals. D) olecranon process. E) styloid process.

B) capitulum.

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) clavicle articulates with the manubrium of the sternum.

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) coccyx points anteriorly

42) What bone articulates with the coxal bone at the acetabulum? A) sacrum B) femur C) humerus D) tibia E) fibula

B) femur

55) The longest and heaviest bone in the body is the A) humerus. B) femur. C) tibia. D) fibula. E) coxal bone.

B) femur.

1) The appendicular skeleton includes the bones of the upper and lower extremities and their supporting elements called A) joints. B) girdles. C) sutures. D) ball and socket. E) rotator cuffs

B) girdles.

19) The head of the humerus articulates with the A) trochlear notch. B) glenoid cavity. C) acetabulum. D) carpal bones. E) coxal bone.

B) glenoid cavity.

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) his foot

7) The trochlea is located on the A) tibia. B) humerus. C) radius. D) scapula. E) femur.

B) humerus.

54) The pelvic organs are mostly found within the A) ischial spine. B) iliac fossa. C) ischial fossa. D) obturator foramen. E) pubic symphysis.

B) iliac fossa.

47) Each coxal bone consists of which 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) ilium, ischium, and pubis

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) medial end of clavicle

13) The pelvic ________ is bordered by the coccyx, the ischial tuberosities, and the inferior border of the pubic symphysis. A) brim B) outlet C) crest D) inlet E) spine

B) outlet

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) tibia

10) Identify the mismatched pair. A) lunate; comma-shaped B) triquetrum; column-shaped C) pisiform; pea-shaped D) trapezoid; wedge-shaped E) There is no mismatched pair.

B) triquetrum; column-shaped

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) angle of pubic arch greater than 100 degrees

56) Which of the following is the heel bone? A) talus B) navicular C) calcaneus D) cuboid E) patella

C) calcaneus

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) capitulum and trochlea.

11) Which of the following is most commonly fractured in a fall? A) radius B) scapula C) clavicle D) navicular E) glenoid cavity

C) clavicle

63) The lateral malleolus is found on the A) femur. B) tibia. C) fibula. D) patella. E) calcaneus.

C) fibula.

17) A ligament attaches the acetabulum to the femur at the ________, a small pit in the center of the femoral head. A) greater trochanter B) lesser trochanter C) fovea capitis D) gluteal tuberosity E) lateral lip

C) fovea capitis

4) The scapula articulates with the humerus at the ________ joint. A) acrogleno B) acrohumoral C) glenohumoral D) glenoscapular E) humeroscapular

C) glenohumoral

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) gluteal lines

17) Which of the following 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) greater tubercle

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) has a greater angle inferior to the pubic symphysis.

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) patellar surface.

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) sacrum

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) smaller

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

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) wrist

67) The tarsus contains ________ bones. A) 4 B) 5 C) 6 D) 7 E) 8

D) 7

24) There are ________ carpal bones located in the wrist, which form ________ rows of bones. A) 2; 8 B) 10; 3 C) 4; 2 D) 8; 2 E) 6; 2

D) 8; 2

31) The hand has ________ bones in the wrist and ________ bones in the palm. A) 5; 5 B) 10; 5 C) 8; 4 D) 8; 5 E) 4; 5

D) 8; 5

Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge 8) The bones of the forearm, or ________, consist of the radius and ulna. A) olecranon region B) brachium C) antecubital region D) antebrachium E) cubital region

D) antebrachium

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) contains arches that help distribute body weight.

18) Identify the incorrect descriptor of congenital talipes equinovarus (club foot). A) due to inappropriately developed arches B) may involve one or both feet C) may affect the tibia, ankle, and foot D) feet are turned laterally and everted E) may be treated with casts or supports in infancy

D) feet are turned laterally and everted

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) iliac crest.

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) lumbar vertebrae

32) Which of the following is not an upper limb bone? A) ulna B) radius C) humerus D) metatarsals E) carpals

D) metatarsals

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) obturator foramen.

16) The ligament that surrounds the ________ attaches to the tibial tuberosity. A) tibia B) calcaneus C) talus D) patella E) head of the fibula

D) patella

30) The carpus contains ________ bones. A) 4 B) 5 C) 6 D) 7 E) 8

E) 8

23) Which of the following 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) All of the answers are correct

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) All of the answers are correct.

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) acromial process and the manubrium

60) The part of the tibia that is easily felt through the skin and is known as the shin is the A) medial malleolus. B) anterior crest. C) tibial tuberosity. D) articular facet. E) anterior margin.

E) anterior margin.

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) coxal bone.

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) distal metacarpals and the calcaneus

25) The bones that form the fingers are the A) carpals. B) tarsals. C) metacarpals. D) metatarsals. E) phalanges.

E) phalanges.

12) The two pubic bones join medially at the A) pubic tuberosity. B) superior ramus. C) inferior ramus. D) pubic tubercle. E) pubic symphysis

E) pubic symphysis