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
