A&P ch8

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

A

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

A

Differences in the skeletons of males and females can best be seen in the characteristics of the A) skull. B) pelvis. C) sacrum. D) teeth. E) thoracic cage.

B

Each os coxae is formed by the fusion of bones. A) 2 B) 3 C) 4 D) 5 E) 6

B

The "pinky finger" is known as metacarpal number I. A) True B) False

B

The fibula articulates with the A) femur. B) tibia. C) patella. D) navicular. E) both A and B

B

The fusion of the ilium, ischium, and ileu orm each os coxae. A) True B) False

B

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

B

Tom 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

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

B

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

C

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

C

The medial bulge at your ankle is a projection from the A) fibula. B) femur. C) tibia D) calcaneus. E) talus.

C

Each os coxae of the pelvic girdle consists 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

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) none of the above

B

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) os coxae articulates with the femur. D) vertebral column articulates with the skull. E) clavicle articulates with the xiphoid process.

B

The only fixed support for the pectoral girdle (and is part of the pectoral girdle) is the A) scapula. B) clavicle. C) humerus. D) sternum. E) shoulder musculature.

B

Which of the following is a characteristic of the male 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

The appendicular skeleton consists of all of the following, except the A) bones of the arms. B) bones of the legs. C) hyoid bone. D) bones that connect the limbs to the axial skeleton. E) bones at the hands and feet.

C

The clavicle articulates with the scapula at the A) acromion process. B) coracoid process. C) glenoid tuberosity. D) scapular spine. E) subscapular fossa.

A

The largest bone of the lower leg is the A) tibia. B) femur. C) fibula. D) humerus. E) calcaneus.

A

The pectoral girdle contains the A) humerus. B) manubrium. C) sternum. D) scapula. E) both A and B

D

The wrist, or carpus, contains bones. A) 2 B) 4 C) 6 D) 8 E) 14

D

Ellen is 38 weeks pregnant and is in active labor. In your nursing assessment you should expect the fetal head to descend through which anatomical landmark? A) both B and D B) pelvic outlet C) pubic symphysis D) pelvic inlet E) none of the above

A

Which of the following is not a component of the appendicular skeleton? A) scapula B) sacrum C) femur D) humerus E) os coxae

B

Which of the following is not an age-related change in the skeleton? A) closure of the fontanels B) remodeling of the bone C) reduction in mineral content D) appearance of major vertebral curves E) fusion of the coxal bones

B

Because of a developmental defect, Joe is born without clavicles. As a result of this condition, you would expect A) him to have less mobility at the shoulder joint. B) him to have little use of his arms. C) him to have an increased range of motion at the shoulder joint. D) the humerus to not attach at the scapula. E) a complete lack of mobility of the shoulder joint.

C

Degenerative changes in the skeleton generally begin around which age? a) 18-25 b) 21 c) 30-45 d) 40-50 e) none of the above

C

In the anatomical position, the ulna is located A) distal B) proximal C) medial D) superior E) none of these to the radius.

C

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

C

Bone markings are more prominent on a male skeleton. A) True B) False

A

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

A

A male has a pelvic outlet when compared to the woman's pelvic outlet. A) larger B) longer C) smaller D) wider E) less dense

C

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 Achilles tendon B) weak tarsometatarsal joints C) weakness in the ligaments and tendons that attach the calcaneus to the distal ends of the metatarsals D) weakness in the ligaments and tendons that attach the talus to the calcaneus E) poor alignment of the phalanges with the metatarsals

C

The of the radius assists in the stabilization of the wrist joint. A) olecranon process B) coronoid process C) styloid process D) radial tuberosity E) capitulum

C

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 farther above sacrum

C

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

C

Compared to the hand, the foot A) has more phalanges. B) has fewer metatarsals than the hand has metacarpals. C) has a more restricted range of movement. D) contains ellipsoidal arches that help distribute body weight. E) has the same number of tarsals as the hand has carpals.

D

Study of human skeletons can reveal information concerning the person's A) sex. B) age and nutritional status. C) size and handedness. D) all of the above E) A and B only

D

The ankle, or tarsus, contains bones. A) 2 B) 5 C) 6 D) 7 E) 8

D

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

D

Which bone is not made of fused bones? A) coccyx B) ossa coxae C) sacrum D) femur E) none of the above

D

Which of the following is not a part of the pelvis? A) sacrum B) coccyx C) os coxae D) lumbar vertebrae E) both B and D

D

Each of the following bones is part of the pelvic girdle, except the A) ilium. B) ischiura. C) pubis. D) os coxae. E) femur.

E

The bones of the forearm include the A) humerus. B) femur. C) tibia. D) fibula. E) radius.

E

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

E

The radius articulates with the A) humerus. B) ulna. C) scapula. D) carpals. E) both B and D

E

The sole of the foot is supported by the A) metacarpals. B) metatarsals. C) carpals. D) tarsals. E) both B and D

E

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

E