Anatomy Quiz Questions

What structure prevents the tibia from moving too far anteriorly in relation to the femur?

Anterior cruciate ligament

A young teen begins to feel pain and tenderness in the right lower quadrant of the abdominopelvic region, which organ is most likely to be affected? -Gallbladder -Spleen -Liver -Appendix

Appendix

Which vertebra lacks a centrum?

Atlas

The epithelium is connected to underlying connective tissue by:

Basal lamina

Which bone (s) is/are considered part of the pelvic girdle?

Coxal bone

This bone feature is a muscle attachment site for muscles that cross the hip joint:

Gluteal tuberosity

Identify the bone that is NOT part of the axial skeleton? -rib -cranium -sacrum -humerus -sternum

Humerus

Which statement is true about melanin? -is packaged into vesicles called melanosomes -is only responsible for hair color -production occurs only in keratinocytes but not in melanocytes -is present in large quantities on the soles of our feet

Is packaged into vesicles called melanosomes

The arrector pili muscle is responsible for?

Making your hairs stand on end, giving you "goose bumps"

This structure is made of fibrocartilage, separates two joint surfaces from one another, and absorbs shock at the joint during movement?

Meniscus

What joint is considered biaxial?

Metatarso-phalangeal joints

The _____ section separates the body into right and left portions.

Midsagital

What bone feature articulates with the atlas?

Occipital condyles

The atlanto-axial joint is considered what type of joint?

Pivot

The act of placing the foot in an orientation so that the sole is facing posteriorly involves what movement?

Plantar flexion

Functions of the connective tissue include each of the following except? -establishing a structural framework for the body -storing energy reserves -providing sensation -transporting fluids and dissolved materials

Providing sensation

Which carpal bone articulates with the radius?

Scaphoid

What makes the pectoral girdle so highly movable?

The only joint between the pectoral girdle and the axial skeleton is where the sternum meets the clavicle.

Which system is mainly responsible for the absorption of organic nutrients, minerals, nutrients, wastes and gases?

Urinary System

The medial epicondyle of the femur articulates with the?

nothing