Chapter 8: Test Bank

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) an infant male.

A) a young male.

Which of the following is the term for the articulation of the clavicles with the scapulae? A) acromioclavicular joint B) sternoclavicular joint C) acromiosternal joint D) sternoacromial joint E) costalclavicular joint

A) acromioclavicular joint

Which of the following describes the female pelvis? A) broad and smooth B) prominent bone markings C) acetabulum directed laterally D) bones are heavy E) pelvic outlet is narrow

A) broad and smooth

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.

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

With which carpal bones does metacarpal IV articulate? (Figure 8-6) A) hamate and capitate B) trapezium and trapezoid C) trapezoid and capitate D) lunate and triquetrum E) scaphoid and lunate

A) hamate and capitate

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

A) ilium.

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

A) ilium.

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.

The foot arch that is maintained by ligaments running from the calcaneus to the metatarsals is the A) longitudinal arch. B) transverse arch. C) superior arch. D) posterior arch. E) distal arch.

A) longitudinal arch.

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.

The opening surrounded by the pelvic brim is called the A) pelvic inlet. B) false pelvis. C) pelvic crest. D) pelvic outlet. E) lesser pelvis.

A) pelvic inlet.

The short projections at the distal ends of both the radius and ulna are the A) styloid processes. B) radial head and ulnar head. C) radial head and olecranon. D) medial and lateral epicondyles. E) medial and lateral malleolus.

A) styloid processes.

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, posterior, and superior borders D) scapular, sternal, and clavicular borders E) pectoral borders

A) superior, medial, and lateral borders

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

A) talus.

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

A) tibia, talus, and calcaneus.

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

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

B) capitate

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

B) capitulum.

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.

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) clavicles, scapulae, humerus, radius, ulna, and carpal bones

B) clavicles and scapulae

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

B) femur

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

B) femur.

Which of the leg bones does not articulate with the femur? (Figure 8-12) A) tibia B) fibula C) ulna D) radius

B) fibula

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.

B) girdles.

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

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

B) humerus.

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.

30) 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

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

The bony edge of the true pelvis consisting of the ilium and pubis is called the A) pelvic spine. B) pelvic brim. C) pubic symphysis. D) sacral curvature. E) pelvic crest.

B) pelvic brim.

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.

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

B) sternal

Which of the following is the term for the articulation of the clavicles with the sternum? A) acromioclavicular joint B) sternoclavicular joint C) acromiosternal joint D) sternoacromial joint E) costalclavicular joint

B) sternoclavicular joint

Identify the mismatched pair. A) lunate; comma-shaped B) triquetrum; boat-shaped C) pisiform; pea-shaped D) trapezoid; wedge-shaped

B) triquetrum; boat-shaped

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

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

C) calcaneus

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.

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

C) clavicle

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

C) fibula.

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

The scapula articulates with the humerus at the ________ joint. A) acromiogleno B) acromiohumoral C) glenohumoral D) glenoscapular E) humeroscapular

C) glenohumoral

Which surface feature(s) along the ilium mark(s) attachment sites for large hip muscles? A) lunate surface B) greater sciatic notch C) gluteal lines D) lesser sciatic notch E) pubic symphysis

C) gluteal lines

7 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

Compared to the male pelvis, the female pelvis A) is larger. B) is heavier. C) has a greater pubic angle. D) has a thicker ischial tuberosity. E) has deep acetabula.

C) has a greater pubic angle.

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

C) ilium.

The ridge of bone that separates the medial and lateral condyles of the tibia is called the A) anterior margin. B) medial malleolus. C) intercondylar eminence. D) interosseous membrane. E) intertrochanteric crest.

C) intercondylar

The smooth articular surface of the acetabulum is called the A) ovale surface. B) obturator surface. C) lunate surface. D) sciatic surface. E) hamate surface.

C) lunate surface.

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

C) medial

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

C) metacarpals.

A male has a ________ pelvic outlet when compared to the woman's pelvic outlet. A) larger B) longer C) narrower D) wider E) deeper

C) narrower

What is the correct term for the opening formed by the pubis and the ischium? (Figure 8-8) A) foramen magnum B) pubic symphysis C) obturator foramen D) ischial foramen E) foramen rotundum

C) obturator foramen

The ________ is a large sesamoid-shaped bone sometimes called the kneecap. A) talus B) cuboid C) patella D) fibula E) navicular

C) patella

The patella slides in a groove on the femur called the A) medial condyle. B) interpatellar groove. C) patellar surface. D) femoral head. E) patellar canal.

C) patellar surface.

The attachment site for the biceps brachii muscle to the radius is at the A) deltoid tuberosity. B) greater tubercle. C) radial tuberosity. D) brachial tuberosity. E) styloid process of the radius.

C) radial tuberosity.

Which of the following bones is not part of the appendicular skeleton? A) scapula B) tibia C) sacrum D) coxal bones E) clavicles

C) sacrum

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

The anterior surface of the scapula is smooth and concave. The name of the concave depression is the A) supraspinous fossa. B) infraspinous fossa. C) subscapular fossa. D) subspinous fossa. E) glenoid fossa.

C) subscapular fossa.

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

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

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

D) 7

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

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

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

The ________ are S-shaped bones that articulate lateral to the jugular notch. A) scapulae B) manubria C) coracoid processes D) clavicles E) acromial processes

D) clavicles

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.

The deltoid muscle attaches to what process? A) radial groove B) deltoid fossa C) intertubercular groove D) deltoid tuberosity E) greater tubercle

D) deltoid tuberosity

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.

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

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

D) femur.

Which lower leg bone does not carry any body weight? A) talus B) tibia C) navicular D) fibula E) calcaneus

D) fibula

Which of the following is not one of the four proximal carpal bones? A) scaphoid B) lunate C) pisiform D) hamate E) triquetrum

D) hamate

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.

The sacroiliac joint is stabilized by ligaments attaching to a roughened area superior to the auricular surface of the ilium called the A) iliac fossa. B) anterior superior iliac spine. C) greater sciatic notch. D) iliac tuberosity. E) arcuate line.

D) iliac tuberosity.

The medial border of the fibula is bound to the lateral border of the tibia by the A) lateral malleolus. B) medial malleolus. C) intercondylar eminence. D) interosseous membrane. E) tibial ligament.

D) interosseous membrane.

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

The ulnar nerve is exposed when it crosses the posterior surface of what process? A) greater tubercle B) lesser tubercle C) deltoid tuberosity D) medial epicondyle E) trochlea

D) medial epicondyle

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

D) metatarsals

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.

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

The acromion is continuous with a prominent ridge of bone on the posterior surface of the scapula known as the A) conoid tubercle. B) glenoid cavity. C) coracoid process. D) spine. E) inferior angle.

D) spine.

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) linea aspera. E) anterior margin.

E) anterior margin.

The ilium, ischium, and pubis fuse into a single bone called the A) patella. B) pelvic girdle. C) pectoral girdle. D) coccyx. E) coxal bone.

E) coxal bone.

The weight of the body is supported by the A) distal metacarpals. B) proximal metatarsals. C) hallux. D) calcaneus. E) distal ends of the metatarsals and the calcaneus.

E) distal ends of the metatarsals and the calcaneus.

Study of human skeletons can reveal all of the following information except the person's A) sex. B) age and nutritional status. C) size and handedness. D) health. E) intelligence.

E) intelligence.

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

E) ischium.

The clavicle articulates with the A) coracoid process and the humerus. B) glenoid cavity and scapular spine. C) coracoid process and acromion. D) manubrium and xiphoid process. E) manubrium and acromion.

E) manubrium and acromion.

One type of hip fracture is a fracture of the A) patellar surface of the femur. B) pubic ramus. C) coxal bones. D) distal epiphysis of the femur. E) neck of the femur.

E) neck of the femur.

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

E) phalanges.

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.

The talus articulates with 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.

Which of the following processes is not found on the ulna? A) styloid process of ulna B) olecranon C) radial notch D) coronoid process E) trochlea

E) trochlea

Which of the following surface features is found on the radius? A) olecranon B) coronoid process C) trochlear notch D) radial notch E) ulnar notch

E) ulnar notch