WileyPLUS Chapter 8 Concept Check Questions

The ______ is a fossa formed by the ilium, ischium and pubis which with the femoral head forms the _______ joint. A. Acetabulum; coxal B. Acetabulum; Sacroiliac C. Fovea capitis; Patellofemoral D. Acetabulum; tibiofemoral

A

Which of the following statements is correct? A. The anatomical neck of he humerus in an adult is the former site of the epiphyseal growth plate. B. The anatomical neck of the humerus is the site where fractures often occur. C. The surgical neck of the humerus is located just proximal to the tubercles. D. All of these statements are correct.

A

Which tarsal bone articulates with both the tibia and fibula? A. Talus B. Calcaneus C. Navicular D. Cuboid E. Cuneiform

A

Which of the following statement(s) is/are incorrect? A. The obturator foramen is almost closed by the obturator membrane. B. The coxal joint joins the pelvic girdle to the spine. C. The sacroiliac joint connects the sacrum and the ilium. D. All of these statements are correct.

B

Which of the following statements list the bones of the upper limb from proximal to distal? A. Carpals, metacarpals, humerus, ulna and radius, phalanges B. Humerus, ulna and radius, carpals, metacarpals, phalanges C. Phalanges, metacarpals, carpals, ulna and radius, humerus D. Phalanges, ulna and radius, carpals, metacarpals, humerus

B

Which of the following statements lists the bones forming the lower limb from proximal to distal? A. Phalanges, metatarsals, tarsals, tibia and fibula, patella, femur B. Femur, patella, tibia and fibula, tarsals, metatarsals, phalanges C. Phalanges, tarsals, metatarsals, tibia and fibula, patella, femur D. Tarsals, metatarsals, tibia, fibula, patella, femur

B

Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct? A. The os coxae are joined anteriorly by the sacroiliac joints. B. The oc coxae are joined posteriorly by the public symphysis. C. The pubic symphysis, the os coxae, and sacrum form the bony pelvis. D. A and C are correct.

C

Which of the following statement(s) is/are incorrect? A. The capitulum of the humerus and the radial fossa articulate with the head of the radius. B. The trochlea of the humerus articulates with the ulna. C. The coronoid fossa of the humerus articulates with the radius when the forearm is flexed. D. The olecranon fossa of the humerus is a posterior depression that receives the olecranon of the ulna when the forearm is extended.

C

Which of the following statements is incorrect? A. The sternal end of the clavicle articulates with the manubrium of the sternum to form the sternoclavicular joint. B. The acromial end of clavicle articulates with the acromion of the scapula to form the acromioclavicular joint. C. The conoid ligament attaches the clavicle to the sternum. D. All of these are correct.

C

Which of the following are functions of the arches of the foot? A. Enable the foot to support the weight of the body B. Provide an ideal distribution of body weight over the soft and hard tissues of the foot C. Provide leverage while walking D. All choices are correct

D

Which of the following statements is incorrect? A. An interosseous membrane joins the diaphysis of the radius and ulna. B. The head of the radius articulates with the radial notch of the ulna forming a distal radioulnar joint. C.The distal end of the radius articulates with the lunate, scaphoid and hamate bones of the wrist to form the radio metacarpal joint. D. B and C are incorrect statements.

D

Which of the following statements is incorrect? A. The medial surface of the distal end of the tibia forms the medial malleolus. B. The distal tibiofibular joint is formed by the articulation of the distal end of the fibula with the fibular notch of the tibia. C. The lateral malleolus of the fibula articulates with the talus of the ankle. D. All of these statements are correct.

D

True or False: Scaphoid bone of the carpals is more distal than the trapezium.

False

True or False: The pectoral or shoulder girdles attach the bones of the legs to the axial skeleton.

False

True or False: The longitudinal and transverse arches of the foot function to provide support and leverage.

True