Chapter 8: Appendicular
Which of the following structures is not found in the foot? A) longitudinal arch B) cuneiforms C) hallux D) talus E) pollex
E) POLLEX
Each lower limb has __?__ bones found in __?__ locations. A) 30; 4 B) 34; 5 C) 32; 4 D) 30; 3 E) 32; 3
A) 30; 4
Which of the following carpal bones is named for its large hook-shaped projection on its anterior surface? A) hamate B) scaphoid C) triquetrum D) lunate E) pisiform
A) HAMATE
In the standard anatomical position, the __?___ is the bone of the pelvis found the most superior. A) ilium B) pubis C) ischium D) All of the above E) None of the above
A) ILIUM
When you are seated, what areas bears most of your body weight? A) ischial tuberosity B) iliac crest C) coccyx D) pubic arch E) sacrum
A) ISCHIAL TUBEROSITY
In comparison to the male pelvis, the female pelvis is NOT __?__. A) larger in the acetabulum B) wider C) larger in the pelvic inlet D) larger in the pelvic outlet E) shallower
A) LARGER IN THE ACETABULUM
Which of the following is the largest foramen in the human skeleton? A) obturator foramen B) foramen magnum C) mental foramen D) vertebral foramen E) acetabulum
A) OBTURATOR FORAMEN
The boundary between the true pelvis and the false pelvis is the __?__. A) pelvic brim B) pubic symphysis C) pectineal line D) pelvic oulet E) pelvic axis
A) PELVIC BRIM
The medial and lateral epicondyles are found on the distal end of the humerus and are used for __?__. A) tendon attachment B) formation of the elbow joint C) passage of nerves and blood vessels through the bone into the marrow cavity D) keeping the skin out of the joint E) articulation of the ulna and radius
A) TENDON ATTACHMENT
Which of the following structures on the ulna receives the trochlea of the humerus? A) trochlear notch B) radial notch C) coronoid process D) capitulum E) olecranon fossa
A) TROCHLEAR NOTCH
The hard, sharp ridge of the shin that can easily be felt below the skin is the __?__. A) tibial tuberosity B) anterior border (crest) of the tibia C) tibiofemoral joint D) medial condyle of the tibia E) intercondylar eminence
B) ANTERIOR BORDER (CREST) OF THE TIBIA
Which of the following bones is the anterior bone that articulates with the manubrium of the sternum at the sternoclavicular joint? A) thoracic vertebra B) clavicle C) rib D) scapula E) xiphoid
B) CLAVICLE
The glenohumeral joint is formed by articulation of the __?__. A) humerus and ulna B) humerus and scapula C) humerus and radius D) humerus, radius and ulna E) humerus and clavicle
B) HUMERUS AND SCAPULA
Which of the structures listed below is NOT part of the knee joint? A) medial condyle of the femur B) lateral malleolus of the fibula C) lateral condyle of the femur D) patella E) condyles of the tibia
B) LATERAL MALLEOLUS OF THE FIBULA
Which sesamoid bone develops in the tendon of the quadriceps femoris muscle and articulates with medial and lateral condyles of femur? A) ilium B) patella C) pisiform D) fibula E) ischium
B) PATELLA
The distal end of the radius articulates with how many bones of the wrist? A) 1 B) 2 C) 3 D) 4 E) 5
C) 3
The former epiphyseal (growth) plate on the proximal end of the adult humerus is found in the __?__. A) intertubercular sulcus B) surgical neck C) anatomical neck D) greater tubercle E) olecranon fossa
C) ANATOMICAL NECK
The carpometacarpal joint consists of the __?__. A) head of ulna, styloid process end of radius and the proximal row of carpal bones B) head of metacarpal bones and proximal row of carpal bones C) base of metacarpal bones and distal row of carpal bones D) head of metacarpal bones and distal row of carpal bones E) base of metacarpal bones and proximal row of carpal bones
C) BASE OF METACARPAL BONES AND DISTAL ROW OF CARPAL BONES
What is the function of the interosseous membrane between the ulna and radius? A) site of osteogenic cell maturation B) supply blood vessels to the bone C) joins the shafts of two bones D) site of bone repair E) tendon attachment for deep arm muscles
C) JOINS THE SHAFTS OF TWO BONES
Which process on the femur serves as an attachment point for tendons of several thigh muscles? A) The intertrochanteric crest B) The medial epicondyles C) The gluteal tuberosity and linea aspera D) The lateral epicondyles E) The greater trochanter
C) THE GLUTEAL TUBEROSITY AND LINEA ASPERA
Why does a fracture of the clavicle usually occur in the mid-region of the bone? Due to __?__. A) medial pressure from the inflated lungs B) the ligament-reinforced strength of the acromial joint C) weakness at the junction of the two curves of clavicle D) fusion of the ends of the clavicle to the sternum and scapula E) position of the clavicle relative to the humerus
C) WEAKNESS AT THE JUNCTION OF THE TWO CURVES OF CLAVICLE
The medial and lateral condyles of the femur fit into what part of the patella? A) acetabulum B) tibiofemoral crest C) base of the patella D) articular facets E) apex of the patella
D) ARTICULAR FACETS
Which of following bones is NOT a tarsal bone? A) navicular B) calcaneus C) cuneiform D) capitate E) talus
D) CAPITATE
The hip joint is the joint found between the __?__. A) sacrum and pelvis B) femur and tibia C) tibia and pelvis D) femur and pelvis E) femur and patella
D) FEMUR AND PELVIS
Which of the following bone markings on the scapula is an indentation into which the head of the humerus fits? A) scapular notch B) acromion C) supraspinous fossa D) glenoid cavity E) coracoid process
D) GLENOID CAVITY
Which of the following bones articulates with the scapula? A) sacrum B) tibia C) sternum D) humerus E) thoracic vertebra
D) HUMERUS
Which of the following is a common condition experienced by runners which is caused by the kneecap tracking laterally as well as inferiorly and superiorly? A) plantar fasciitis (inflammation of the plantar fascia) B) hallux valgus (bunions) C) genu valgum (knock-knees) D) patellofemoral stress syndrome E) metatarsal microfractures (shin splints)
D) PATELLOFEMORAL STRESS SYNDROME
Which of the following bones is located in the posterior thorax between the levels of second and seventh vertebrae? A) sternum B) sacrum C) pelvis D) scapula E) clavicle
D) SCAPULA
Which of the following markings is located on the medial side of the femur? A) The patellar surface and greater trochanter B) The linea aspera and gluteal tuberosity C) The head and greater trochanter D) The head and lesser trochanter E) The medial epicondyle and the greater trochanter
D) THE HEAD AND LESSER TROCHANTER
Which of the following statements is TRUE with regard to the human hand? A) There are 5 carpals, 8 metacarpals and 14 phalanges B) There are 8 carpals, 6 metacarpals and 14 phalanges C) There are 8 carpals, 5 metacarpals and 15 phalanges D) There are 8 carpals, 5 metacarpals and 14 phalanges E) There are 5 carpals, 8 metacarpals and 15 phalanges
D) THERE ARE 8 CARPALS, 5 METACARPALS AND 15 PHALANGES
How many phalanges are in each hand? A) 16 B) 20 C) 5 D) 10 E) 14
E) 14
The carpal tunnel consists of which of the following bones? A) pisiform B) trapezium C) hamate D) scaphoid E) All the above
E) ALL OF THE ABOVE
What is the function of the pelvic girdle? A) support for vertebral column B) attachment site for lower limbs and connection to axial skeleton C) support for pelvic and lower abdominal organs D) protection of pelvic organs E) All the above
E) ALL OF THE ABOVE
This is the thick edge of the scapula that is closer to the arm. A) medial border B) spine C) vertebral border D) subscapular fossa E) axillary border
E) AXILLARY BORDER
The lateral malleolus is found on the distal end of what bone? A) femur B) radius C) tibia D) ulna E) fibula
E) FIBULA
Which of the following is a condition where the medial longitudinal arch of the foot is decreased, resulting in fallen arches? A) bunions B) clawfoot C) genu valgum D) clubfoot E) flatfoot
E) FLATFOOT
Which bone articulates with the scapula at the glenoid cavity? A) clavicle B) ulna C) ileum D) sternum E) humerus
E) HUMERUS
Which raised line extends superiorly and laterally along the superior ramus of the pubis eventually merging with the arcuate line of the ilium? A) iliac crest B) ischial tuberosity C) anterior gluteal line D) inferior gluteal line E) pectineal line
E) PECTINEAL LINE
The coxal bones unite anteriorly at a joint called the __?__. A) acetabulum B) sacroiliac joint C) coxal joint D) hip E) pubic symphysis
E) PUBIC SYMPHYSIS
The capitulum of the humerus articulates with the __?__. A) carpal bones B) clavicle C) ulna D) scapula E) radius
E) RADIUS
Which of the following is NOT a way that the skeletal system contributes to homeostasis? A) houses blood forming tissues B) protects the brain and spinal cord C) provides support and protection for internal organs D) serves as attachment and leverage points for muscles E) stores and releases sodium ions
E) STORES AND RELEASES SODIUM IONS
Which is a spool-shaped process on distal end of the humerus that is found medial to the capitulum and articulates with the ulna? A) lateral epicondyle B) coronoid fossa C) medial epicondyle D) lesser tubercle E) trochlea
E) TROCHLEA
Name the bones, and how many of each there are, in each lower limb by completing the table. Start proximally and work in order distally. Use Arabic numerals. BONE NAME AND NUMBER OF EACH BONE
FEMUR, 1 PATELLA, 1 TIBIA, 1 FIBULA, 1 TARSALS, 7 METATARSALS, 5 PHALANGES, 14
Name the bones, and how many of each there are, in each upper limb by completing the table. Start proximally and work in order distally. Use Arabic numerals. BONE NAME AND NUMBER OF EACH BONE
HUMERUS, 1 ULNA, 1 RADIUS, 1 CARPALS, 8 METACARPALS, 5 PHALANGES, 14
I
Identify the letter corresponding to the ischial tuberosity. __________
A
Identify the letter corresponding to the structure that TERMINATES as the ASIS. __________
K
Identify the letter corresponding to the structure through which the longest nerve of the body passes. __________
16
Identify the number of the medial condyle on the femur. __________
6
Identify the number of the structure on the femur that serve as points of attachment for the tendons of iliacus and psoas major, the dominant hip flexors. __________
11
Identify the number of the tibial tuberosity. __________ (Ignore the arrow and shading).
10, 13
In the diagram, the pectoral girdle consists of two (2) bones labeled __________ and __________ (use the Arabic numerals, in order for the bones, not any features that are also called out on the diagram).
A) A
In the diagram, which is the only part of the clavicle that articulates with the scapula? A) A B) B C) C D) D E) not shown on the diagram
B) 19
In the diagram, which of the labeled structures is the coracoid process? A) 6 B) 19 C) 18 D) 7 E) 13
E) E
In the diagram, which part of the clavicle articulates with the manubrium? A) A B) B C) C D) D E) E
E) NOT LABELED ON THE DIAGRAM
In the diagram, which site is considered the weakest point of the clavicle? A) A B) B C) C D) D E) not labeled on the diagram
e) ALL OF THE ABOVE
In the diagram, which structures serve as attachment sites for tendons of the shoulder muscles? A) coracoid process B) spine C) supraspinous fossa D) infraspinous fossa E) all the above
METACARPAL
The bones highlighted in pink (#'s 9-13) are __________ bones.
SESAMOID
The bones numbered "16" have the same functional role as the pisiform and patella. This means they are __________ bones.
F
Which letter represents the capitate bone? __________
G
Which letter represents the trapezoid bone? __________
1
Which number represents the acromion of the scapula? __________
8
Which number represents the bone articulating with the hallux? __________
2
Which number represents the largest, strongest tarsal bone? __________
14
Which number represents the medial epicondyle of the humerus? __________
3
Which number represents the navicular? __________
9
Which number represents the radial styloid process? __________
6
Which number represents the structure of the humerus that articulates with the head of the radius? __________
E) 1
Which number represents the subscapular fossa? A) 15 B) 7 C) 12 D) 2 E) 1
15
Which number represents the trochlea? __________
LEFT
Which pelvis shows female characteristics? {right|left}
