CHAPTER 8 A&P

The bones that give the hand a wide range of motion are the A) carpals. B) tarsals. C) metacarpals. D) metatarsals. E) phalanges.

A) carpals.

Which of the following bones is not part of the appendicular skeleton? A) scapula B) tibia C) sacrum D) coxal bones E) metacarpals

C) sacrum

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

C) smaller

The tarsus contains ________ bones. A) 4 B) 5 C) 6 D) 7 E) 8

D) 7

The rough surface feature present along the lateral border of the shaft of the humerus is the A) radial groove. B) medial epicondyle. C) lateral epicondyle. D) deltoid tuberosity. E) coronoid process.

D) deltoid tuberosity.

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

D) scapula

Which of the following is not a component of the appendicular skeleton? A) scapula B) coxal bone C) femur D) sternum E) humerus

D) sternum

The ilium, ischium, and pubis fuse into a single bone called the A) patella. B) pelvis. C) pectoral girdle. D) coccyx. E) coxal bone.

E) coxal bone.

Which of these is most commonly fractured in a fall? A) clavicle B) radius C) navicular D) glenoid cavity E) scapula

A) clavicle

Study of human skeletons can reveal information concerning the person's A) sex. B) age and nutritional status. C) size and handedness. D) health. E) All of the answers are correct.

E) All of the answers are correct.

The hand has 15 phalangeal bones; the foot has 14 phalangeal bones. A) The first statement is true but the second statement is false. B) The first statement is false but the second statement is true. C) The first statement is true and the second statement is true. D) The first statement is false and the second statement is false. E) too much anatomical variability to be sure

B) The first statement is false but the second statement is true.

The clavicle articulates with the. A) manubrium and xiphoid process. B) acromial process and the manubrium. C) acromial and coracoid processes. D) glenoid cavity and scapular spine. E) coracoid process and the humerus

B) acromial process and the manubrium.

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

B) bone remodeling

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

C) fibula.

The pubic and ischial rami encircle the A) pubic symphysis. B) lesser sciatic notch. C) greater sciatic notch. D) obturator foramen. E) acetabulum.

D) obturator foramen.

The fibula neither participates in the knee joint nor bears weight. When it is fractured, however, walking becomes difficult. Why? a. Fibula helps stabilize the ankle joint. b. Fibula attaches many leg muscles. c. Both A and B are correct. d. None of the above are correct.

c. Both A and B are correct.

The scapula is roughly triangular in shape. Which of the following are correct terms for the borders? A) superior, medial, and lateral borders B) dorsal and costal borders C) anterior and posterior borders D) scapular and clavicular borders E) pectoral borders

A) superior, medial, and lateral borders

The distal end of the tibia articulates with the A) talus. B) fibula. C) patella. D) calcaneus. E) coxal bone.

A) talus.

The foot has ________ ankle bones and ________ bones in the sole. A) 5; 5 B) 7; 5 C) 8; 4 D) 8; 5 E) 4; 5

B) 7; 5

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

B) femur

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

E) phalanges.

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

A) distal ends of the metatarsals and calcaneus.

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

A) hallux.

The greater sciatic notch is a feature on the A) ilium. B) ischium. C) pubis. D) femur. E) patella

A) ilium.

The sacrum articulates with the A) ilium. B) ischium. C) pubis. D) ilium and ischium. E) ischium and pubis.

A) ilium.

When seated, the weight of the body is borne by the A) ischial tuberosities. B) posterior inferior iliac spines. C) iliac crests. D) obturator foramina. E) inferior rami of the pubis.

A) ischial tuberosities.

The depression on the posterior surface at the distal end of the humerus is the A) olecranon fossa. B) coronoid fossa. C) radial fossa. D) intertubercular groove. E) radial groove.

A) olecranon fossa.

The coxal bone and sacrum combine to form the A) pelvis. B) pelvic girdle. C) hips. D) pectoral girdle. E) pubic symphysis.

A) pelvis.

What is the difference between the anatomical neck and surgical neck of the humerus? A) The anatomical neck is found on the proximal end of the humerus, and the surgical neck is found on the distal end of the humerus. B) The surgical neck corresponds to the metaphysis of the growing bone where fractures commonly occur, and the anatomical neck marks the extent of the joint capsule. C) The anatomical neck corresponds to the metaphysis of the growing bone where fractures commonly occur, and the surgical neck marks the extent of the joint capsule. D) There is no difference between the anatomical neck and the surgical neck of the humerus.

B) The surgical neck corresponds to the metaphysis of the growing bone where fractures commonly occur, and the anatomical neck marks the extent of the joint capsule.

The Achilles tendon attaches to which anatomical structure? A) cuboid bone B) calcaneus C) talus D) lesser trochanter E) patella.

B) calcaneus

The head of the radius articulates with the A) trochlea. B) capitulum. C) carpals. D) olecranon process. E) styloid process.

B) capitulum.

The only direct connection between the pectoral girdle and the axial skeleton is where the A) clavicle articulates with the xiphoid process. B) clavicle articulates with the manubrium of the sternum. C) coxal bones articulate with the femur. D) clavicle articulates with the humerus. E) vertebral column articulates with the sacrum.

B) clavicle articulates with the manubrium of the sternum.

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) coxal bones articulate with the femur. D) vertebral column articulates with the sacrum. E) clavicle articulates with the xiphoid process.

B) clavicle articulates with the manubrium of the sternum.

Which of these constitutes the pectoral girdle? A) clavicles only B) clavicles and scapulae C) clavicles, scapulae, and humerus D) clavicles, scapulae, humerus, radius, and ulna E) clavicle, scapula, humerus, radius, ulna, and carpal bones

B) clavicles and scapulae

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

B) femur.

The head of the humerus articulates with the A) trochlear notch. B) glenoid cavity. C) acetabulum. D) carpal bones. E) coxal bone.

B) glenoid cavity.

Tom stumbles and 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) his foot

The pelvic organs are mostly found within the A) ishial spine. B) iliac fossa. C) ishial fossa. D) obturator foramen. E) pubic symphysis.

B) iliac fossa.

Each coxal bone 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) ilium, ischium, and pubis

Which of the following is located closest to the jugular notch? A) medial end of scapula B) medial end of clavicle C) lateral end of scapula D) lateral end of clavicle E) xiphoid process

B) medial end of clavicle

Which of these adapts the pectoral girdle to a wide range of movement? A) heavy bones B) relatively weak joints C) tough ligaments and tendons D) strong joint between scapula and ribs E) flexible sternum

B) relatively weak joints

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) clavicle and sternum

B) scapula and humerus

The medial border of the fibula is bound to the ________ by the interosseous membrane. A) femur B) tibia C) patella D) navicular E) femur and the tibia

B) tibia

Which of the following is not a lower limb bone? A) fibula B) ulna C) metatarsal D) patella E) femur

B) ulna

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

C) 14

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 far above sacrum

C) angle of pubic arch greater than 100 degrees

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

C) calcaneus

The condyle of the humerus consists of the A) medial and lateral epicondyles. B) trochlea and olecranon fossa. C) capitulum and trochlea. D) head and neck. E) capitulum and coronoid process.

C) capitulum and trochlea.

Which of these is most commonly fractured in a fall? A) radius B) scapula C) clavicle D) navicular E) glenoid cavity

C) clavicle

Which surface feature(s) along the ilium mark(s) attachment sites for large hip muscles? A) iliac spines B) greater sciatic notch C) gluteal lines D) lesser sciatic notch E) pubic symphysis

C) gluteal lines

Which of these features is located near the proximal end of the humerus? A) medial epicondyle B) lateral epicondyle C) greater tubercle D) olecranon fossa E) capitulum

C) greater tubercle

Compared to the male pelvis, the female pelvis A) is larger. B) is heavier. C) has a greater angle inferior to the pubic symphysis. D) has a thicker ischial tuberosity. E) has deep acetabula.

C) has a greater angle inferior to the pubic symphysis.

The largest component of the coxal bone is the A) pubis. B) ischium. C) ilium. D) femur. E) tibia.

C) ilium.

In the anatomical position, the ulna is located ________ to the radius. A) distal B) proximal C) medial D) superior E) lateral

C) medial

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

C) metacarpals

The patella slides in a groove on the femur called the A) medial and lateral condyles. B) interpatellar groove. C) patellar surface. D) femoral head. E) patellar canal.

C) patellar surface

The ________ of the radius helps stabilize the wrist joint. A) olecranon process B) coronoid process C) styloid process D) radial tuberosity E) capitulum

C) styloid process

Tina falls and fractures her pisiform bone. What part of her body was injured? A) foot B) forearm C) wrist D) hand E) ankle

C) wrist

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) 8; 2

The hand has ________ wrist and ________ palm bones. A) 5; 5 B) 10; 5 C) 8; 4 D) 8; 5 E) 4; 5

D) 8; 5

Compared to the hand, the foot A) has more phalanges. B) has fewer metatarsals than the hand has metacarpals. C) has more tarsal bones than the hand has carpal bones. D) contains arches that help distribute body weight. E) has the same number of tarsal bones as the hand has carpal bones.

D) contains arches that help distribute body weight.

The linea aspera is located on the A) humerus. B) tibia. C) ischium. D) femur. E) scapula.

D) femur.

The superior border of the ilium that acts as a point of attachment for both ligaments and muscles is the A) anterior iliac spine. B) acetabulum. C) posterior superior iliac spine. D) iliac crest. E) iliac notch.

D) iliac crest.

Which of the following is not a part of the pelvis? A) sacrum B) coccyx C) coxal bone D) lumbar vertebrae E) pubic symphysis

D) lumbar vertebrae

Which of the following is not an upper limb bone? A) ulna B) radius C) humerus D) metatarsals E) carpals

D) metatarsals

The carpus contains ________ bones. A) 4 B) 5 C) 6 D) 7 E) 8

E) 8

Which of these surface features occur on the ulna? A) olecranon B) styloid process C) trochlear notch D) radial notch E) All of the answers are correct.

E) All of the answers are correct.

The clavicle articulates with the A) coracoid process and the humerus. B) glenoid cavity and scapular spine. C) acromial and coracoid processes. D) manubrium and xiphoid process. E) acromial process and the manubrium.

E) acromial process and the manubrium.

The part of the tibia that is easily felt through the skin is and is known as the shin is the A) medial malleolus. B) anterior crest. C) tibial tuberosity. D) articular facet. E) anterior margin.

E) anterior margin.

The weight of the body is supported by the A) distal metacarpals. B) proximal metatarsals. C) distal ends of the metatarsals. D) calcaneus. E) distal metacarpals and the calcaneus.

E) distal metacarpals and the calcaneus.

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

E) scapula

The talus contacts the A) calcaneus. B) navicular bone. C) tibia. D) calcaneus and navicular bones. E) tibia, calcaneus, and navicular bones.

E) tibia, calcaneus, and navicular bones.

Why would a broken clavicle affect the mobility of the arm? a. The clavicle holds the upper arm away from the body. b. The clavicle is attached to the glenoid cavity of the scapula. c. The clavicle attaches to the humerus. d. none of the above

a. The clavicle holds the upper arm away from the body.

The head of the femur articulates at the ____. a. acetabulum b. glenoid fossa c. fovea capitis d. ilium

a. acetabulum

The rounded projections on either side of the elbow are the _____ and _____ and are parts of which bone? a. medial and lateral epicondyles; humerus b. trochlea and capitulum; humerus c. olecranon and head of radius; radius d. Both A and B are correct.

a. medial and lateral epicondyles; humerus

The only direct articulation of the pectoral girdle to the axial skeleton is at the ______. a. medial end of the clavicle and manubrium b. head of the femur to the acetabulum c. lateral end of the clavicle to the head of the humerus d. none of the above

a. medial end of the clavicle and manubrium

With carpal tunnel syndrome the ______ nerve is compressed. a. median b. medium c. medial d. radial

a. median

The patellar ligament attaches to which structure? a. the tibial tuberosity b. the lateral malleolus c. the intercondylar eminence d. the hamstring muscles

a. the tibial tuberosity

Bill accidentally fractures his first distal phalanx with a hammer. Which finger is broken? a. thumb b. small finger c. ring finger d. index finger

a. thumb

While jumping off the back steps at his house, 10-year-old Joey lands on his right heel and breaks his foot. Which foot bone is most likely broken? a. talus b. calcaneus c. navicular d. first metatarsal bone

b. calcaneus

Which bone articulates with the scapula at the glenoid cavity? a. acromial end of the clavicle b. head of the humerus c. condyle of the humerus d. olecranon of the ulna

b. head of the humerus

Which three bones make up a coxal bone? a. ilium, ischium, and femur b. ilium, ischium, and pubis c. ilium, acetabulum, and pubis d. ilium, femur, and pubis

b. ilium, ischium, and pubis

The greater and lesser tubercles of the humerus are important sites for __. a. red bone marrow production b. muscle attachment c. a large tendon d. forming the lateral contour of the shoulder

b. muscle attachment

Which tarsal bone is a medial ankle bone? a. cuboid b. navicular c. Intermediate cuneiform bone d. none of the above

b. navicular

Which bone of the forearm is lateral in the anatomical position? a. ulna b. radius c. scaphoid d. depends on hand position

b. radius

The trochlea of the humerus articulates with the ____, and the capitulum articulates with the ___. a. coronoid process of the ulna; olecranon fossa of the humerus b. trochlear notch of the ulna; head of the radius c. olecranon process of the ulna; radial notch d. head of the radius; trochlear notch of the ulna

b. trochlear notch of the ulna; head of the radius

What are characteristics of a male pelvis? a. a greater true pelvis compared to the female, curved sacrum and coccyx b. The angle at pubic symphysis is greater than 100 degrees. c. The true pelvis is narrow compared to the female, the sacrum is flat, and the angle of pubic symphysis is less than 100 degrees. d. The true pelvis is narrow compared to the female, the sacrum is flat, and the angle of pubic symphysis is greater than 100 degrees.

c. The true pelvis is narrow compared to the female, the sacrum is flat, and the angle of pubic symphysis is less than 100 degrees.

How is the pelvis of females adapted for childbearing? a. narrow pubic angle b. greater curvature on sacrum c. broad, low pelvis d. heart-shaped pelvic inlet

c. broad, low pelvis

The pectoral girdle consists of the ____. a. scapulae and humerus b. clavicles, humerus, and sternum c. clavicles and scapulae d. scapulae only

c. clavicles and scapulae

Inflammation of connective tissue between the _____ and carpal bones causes ______. a. deltoid tuberosity; congenital talipes equinovarus b. interosseous membrane; flat feet c. flexor retinaculum; carpal tunnel syndrome d. extensor retinaculum; carpal tunnel syndrome

c. flexor retinaculum; carpal tunnel syndrome

When you are seated, which part of the pelvis bears your body's weight? a. obturator foramen b. posterior inferior iliac spines c. ischial tuberosities d. pubic tubercle

c. ischial tuberosities

What structure of the scapula divides its posterior surface into two regions? a. acromion process b. coracoid process c. scapular spine d. supraspinous fossa

c. scapular spine

On which bone would you find a medial malleolus? a. talus b. fibula c. tibia d. femur

c. tibia

Which of the following are bone markings found on the femur? a. the greater and lesser trochanter b. linea aspera c. linea alba d. both A and B

d. both A and B

An anatomy student says to you, "Sam likes to push the toy car hard." She is referring to the __. a. damage that occurred at last night's party b. scaphoid, lunate, triquetrum, pisiform, trapezium, trapezoid, capitate, and hamate c. way to remember the names of the eight carpal bones d. both B and C

d. both B and C

Which structures participate in the knee joint? a. medial and lateral epicondyles b. fibula and tibia c. patella and gluteal tuberosity d. medial and lateral condyles of the femur

d. medial and lateral condyles of the femur

Which foot bone transmits the weight of the body from the tibia toward the toes? a. calcaneus b. navicular bone c. cuboid bone d. talus

d. talus