Appendicular Skeleton
Which of the following are TRUE concerning the elbow joint? (1) When the forearm is extended, the olecranon fossa receives teh olecranon. (2) When the forearm is flexed, the radial fossa receives, the coronoid process (3) The head of the radius articulates with the capitulum (4) The trochlea articulates with the trochlear notch. (5) The head of the ulna articulates with the ulnar notch of the radius
(1) When the forearm is extended, the olecranon fossa receives the olecranon. (3) The head of the radius articulates with the capitulum (4) The trochlea articulates with the trochlear notch. (5) The head of the ulna articulates with the ulnar notch of the radius
Which of the following statements are TRUE? (1) The pectoral girdle consists of the scapula, the clavicle and the sternum (2) Although the joints of the pectoral girdle are not very stable, they allow free movement in many directions. (3) The anterior component of the pectoral girdle is the scapula. (4) The pectoral girdle articulates directly with the vertebral column. (5) The posterior component of the pectoral girdle is the sternum.
(2) Although the joints of the pectoral girdle are not very stable, they allow free movement in many directions.
Which is (are) NOT ture concerning the scapula? (1) The lateral border is also known as the axillary border. (2) The scapular notch accommodates the head of the humerus. (3) The scapula is also known as the collarbone. (4) The acromion process articulates with the clavicle; (5) The coracoid process is utilized for muscle attachment.
(2) The scapular notch accommodates the head of the humerus. (3) The scapula is also known as the collarbone.
The largest carpal bone is the lunate
False
acetabulum
Hip bone (coxal bone)
anterior superior iliac spine
Hip bone (coxal bone)
obturator foramen
Hip bone (coxal bone)
The anterior joint formed by the two coxal (hip) bones is the pelvic symphysis
True
Which of the following is FALSE a decrease in the height of the medial longitudinal arch creates a condition known as clawfoot. The transverse arch is formed by the navicular, cuneiforms, and bases of the five metatarsals. The longitudinal arch has medial and lateral parts; both of which originate at the calcaneus Arches help to absorb shocks
a decrease in the height of the medial longitudinal arch creates a condition known as clawfoot.
heel bone
calcaneus
largest and strongest tarsal bone
calcaneus
largest carpal bone
capitate
acromial end
clavicle
an S-shaped bone lying horizontally in the superior and anterior part of the thorax
clavicle
lateral bone that articulates witht he calcaneus and metatarsals; IV-V
cuboid
articulate with metatarsals I-III and cuboid
cuneiforms
fovea capitis
femur
greater trochanter
femur
linea aspera
femur
the longest, heaviest, and strongest bone of the body
femur
lateral malleolus
fibula
the smaller, lateral bone of the leg.
fibula
most medial bone in the distal row of carpals; has a hook-shaped projection on anterior surface
hamate
articulates proximally with the scapula and distally with the radius and ulna
humerus
capitulum
humerus
olecranon fossa
humerus
trochlea
humerus
The greater sciatic notch is located on the
ilium
List the three bones that fuse to form a hip (coxcal) bone: [a], [b], and [c].
ilium ischium pubis
located int he proximal row of carpals; its name means "moon-shaped"
lunate
Which of the following are involved in the knee joint? fibular notch of tibia head of fibula medial condyle of femur greater trochanter of femur
medial condyle of femur
The bones that comprise the palm are the
metacarpals
boat-shaped bone that articulates with the talus
navicular
sesamoid bone that articulates with the femur and tibia.
patella
generally classified as proximal, middle, and distal
phalanges
most medial, pea-shaped bone located in the proximal row of carpals
pisiform
located on the lateral aspect of the forearm
radius
radial tuberosity
radius
most lateral bone in the proximal row of carpals
scaphoid
a large, triangular, flat bone found in the posteior part of the thorax
scapula
acromion
scapula
anterior border
scapula
glenoid cavity
scapula
Which of the following is the most superior of the tarsals and articulates with the distal end of the tibia
talus
articulates with the tibia and fibula
talus
greater tubercle
tibia
medial malleolus
tibia
the larger, medial bone of the leg
tibia
most lateral bone in the distal row of carpals
trapezium
articulates with metacarpal II
trapezoid
located int he proximal row of carpals; its name indicates that it is "three-cornered"
triquetrium
The portion of the bony pelvis that is inferior to the pelvic brim is the [a] pelvis; the portion that is superior to the pelvic brim is the [b] pelvis
true (lesser) false (greater)
coronoid process
ulna
located ont he medial aspect of the forearm
ulna
olecranon
ulna
trochlear notch
ulna
