Practical #2: Ch. 8 Appendicular Skeleton Multiple Choice Questions
The proximal end of the fibula is the lateral malleolus. (T/F)
FALSE
The subscapular fossa lies inferior to the spine and faces posteriorly. (T/F)
FALSE
Which of these bones of the appendicular skeleton are unpaired? A) humerus B) clavicle C) os coxae D) None; all appendicular bones are paired.
None; all appendicular bones are paired.
In the proximal row of carpals, there are the scaphoid, lunate, triquetral, and pisiform, from lateral to medial. (T/F)
TRUE
The metacarpus is the palm of the hand. (T/F)
TRUE
The posterior inferior iliac spine is superior to the ischial spine. (T/F)
TRUE
The thumb has no middle phalanx. (T/F)
TRUE
The tibia articulates distally with the trochlea of the talus. (T/F)
TRUE
the calcaneal tuberosity is the region of the foot that makes contact with the ground while walking. (T/F)
TRUE
13) The pubic symphysis is a pad of hyaline cartilage between the two pubic bones. (T/F)
false
The coracoid process of the scapula articulates with the clavicle. (T/F)
false
The distal end of the ulna is the olecranon process. (T/F)
false
The greater and lesser tubercles are sites of muscle attachment on the proximal lateral aspect of the femur. (T/F)
false
The area between the crest of the ilium and the arcuate line is called the A) false pelvis. B) pelvic inlet. C) pelvic outlet. D) true pelvis.
false pelvis.
) In anatomical position, the ________ is the most lateral bone in the leg.
fibula
An interosseous membrane is found between the tibia and the ________ in the lower extremity.
fibula
The bone in the upper limb that corresponds to the femur in the lower limb is the A) humerus. B) radius. C) ulna. D) ischium.
ischium.
When an individual "breaks a hip," the most common location of the fracture is the A) acetabulum of the os coxa. B) diaphysis of the femur. C) iliac crest of the os coxa. D) neck of the femur.
neck of the femur.
The bony landmark which is the attachment point for the patellar ligament is found on which of the bones listed below? A) radius B) tibia C) ulna D) humerus
tibia
The medial malleolus is found on which of the bones listed below? A) radius B) tibia C) ulna D) humerus
tibia
By anatomical definition the leg extends from the A) back (including the pelvis) to the tips of the toes. B) the top of the femur to the ankle. C) acetabulum to the metatarsals. D) knee to the ankle.
knee to the ankle.
The tallest arch of the foot is the ________ arch. A) medial B) lateral C) transverse D) intermediate
medial
Which border of the scapula is proximal to the vertebral column? A) superior B) inferior C) lateral D) medial
medial
The fibula has all of the following features except the A) head. B) inferior tibiofibular joint (facet). C) medial malleolus. D) lateral malleolus.
medial malleolus.
As it runs from the hip to the knee, the femur projects ________ as well as inferiorly. A) medially B) anteriorly C) laterally D) posteriorly
medially
) The bone of the palm that articulates with the shortest digit is A) metacarpal I. B) metacarpal II. C) metacarpal III. D) metacarpal V.
metacarpal V.
The ________ is the tarsal bone lateral to the navicular.
: cuboid
The ________ spine lies between the greater and lesser sciatic notches.
: ischial
4) In the wrist, lateral to the lunate is the scaphoid, and medial to the lunate is the ________.
: triquetrum
) The large processes on the proximal end of the humerus are called tubercles, but the similar landmarks on the femur are called ________.
: trochanters
Which of the following statements about the patella is false? A) It is roughly triangular in shape. B) It is a sesamoid bone. C) It acts to protect the knee joint anteriorly. D) It articulates with the femur, tibia, and fibula.
It articulates with the femur, tibia, and fibula.
Which of the following statements concerning the fibula is false? A) It helps stabilize the ankle. B) It helps stabilize the knee. C) It is the thinnest of the two leg bones. D) It forms the lateral malleolus.
It helps stabilize the knee.
All of these statements regarding the acetabulum are true except A) The acetabulum is where the three pelvic bones intersect. B) The acetabulum participates in the hip joint. C) The acetabulum is cup-shaped. D) The acetabulum articulates with the sacrum.
The acetabulum articulates with the sacrum.
Which of the following statements about the male pelvis is false? A) The bones are heavier and rougher than in the female. B) The male pelvis is narrow and deep. C) The male pubic arch is wider than that of the female. D) The cavity of the true pelvis is smaller in the female.
The male pubic arch is wider than that of the female.
How is it possible to tell whether an isolated clavicle is the right or left one? A) The medial end is cone-shaped, the lateral end is flat, and the inferior surface is ridged. B) The lateral end is flat, the medial end is cone-shaped, and the superior surface is curved. C) The medial end is S-shaped, the lateral end is straight, and the superior surface is ridged. D) The coronoid process is on the lateral end, the ridge is on the superior surface, and the socket is in the medial end.
The medial end is cone-shaped, the lateral end is flat, and the inferior surface is ridged.
Which of the statements below regarding the metatarsals is false? A) They are numbered 1-5 from lateral to medial, just like the metacarpals. B) They articulate proximally to the cuneiforms and cuboid. C) They contribute to the three arches of the feet. D) They support some of the body's weight.
They are numbered 1-5 from lateral to medial, just like the metacarpals.
Which of the bones listed below is the "heel" bone? A) hamate B) talus C) calcaneus D) cuboid
calcaneus
What is the cause of carpal tunnel syndrome? A) compression of the carpal bones B) fibrosis of the interosseous membrane C) compression of the median nerve D) damage to the radioulnar joint
compression of the median nerve
When examining the clavicle, one would find the ________ tubercle at the acromial end.
conoid
When the forearm is flexed at the elbow, the coronoid process of the ulna fits into the ________ fossa of the humerus.
coronoid
The pelvic girdle consists of the paired ________.
coxal bones
Which of the bones listed below is not found a carpal bone? A) cuboid B) triquetral C) scaphoid D) hamate
cuboid
These three tarsal bones lie just distal to the navicular are the A) cuneiforms. B) cuboids. C) trapezoids. D) naviculars.
cuneiforms.
Most fingers and toes have a proximal, a middle, and a ________ phalanx.
distal
) The pubic bone is characterized by all of the following except that it A) forms part of the obturator foramen. B) forms part of the acetabulum. C) forms part of the greater sciatic notch. D) fuses with the ischium.
forms part of the greater sciatic notch.
The auricular surface of the ilium A) attaches gluteal muscles. B) forms the lateral borders of the false pelvis. C) forms the sacroiliac joint. D) lines the interior of the acetabulum.
forms the sacroiliac joint.
The pelvic inlet (brim) is widest A) from anterior to posterior. B) from side to side. C) obliquely. D) superior to inferior.
from side to side.
At the shoulder joint, the head of the humerus articulates with the scapula at the A) glenoid cavity. B) coracoid process. C) subscapular fossa. D) acromion process.
glenoid cavity.
The bony landmark at the lateral angle of the scapula is the A) suprascapular notch. B) glenoid cavity. C) spine. D) acromion
glenoid cavity.
The boundaries of the pelvic outlet include all those listed below except the A) ischial tuberosity. B) sacrum. C) coccyx. D) gluteal tuberosity
gluteal tuberosity.
The coronoid fossa is found on which of the bones listed below? A) radius B) tibia C) ulna D) humerus
humerus
The deltoid tuberosity is found on which of the bones listed below? A) radius B) tibia C) ulna D) humerus
humerus
) The bone that has a trochlea, a capitulum, and a greater tubercle is the A) tibia. B) femur. C) humerus. D) fibula.
humerus.
The ischium joins the pubis in the acetabulum and at the A) superior pubic ramus. B) inferior pubic ramus. C) sacroiliac joint. D) pubic symphysis
inferior pubic ramus.
The acromion of the scapula A) articulates with the humerus. B) attaches the biceps muscle of the arm. C) is an extension of the scapular spine. D) lies anterior to the coracoid process.
is an extension of the scapular spine.
When you sit cross-legged for a while on a hard surface, your "rear end" hurts because you have been distributing weight directly over your bony ________ tuberosities.
ischial
Which of the appendicular foramen listed below is "closed up" and has very few vessels or nerves passing through it? A) obturator foramen B) olfactory foramen C) foramen lacerum D) foramen magnum
obturator foramen
All of the bones of the digits are collectively known as A) phalanges. B) tarsals. C) carpals. D) metacarpals
phalanges.
The supraspinous fossa is in the ________ region of the scapula. A) anterosuperior B) anteroinferior C) posterosuperior D) posteroinferior
posterosuperior
) The anatomical neck of the humerus lies A) proximal to the tubercles. B) distal to the tubercles. C) beside the deltoid tuberosity. D) near the radial groove.
proximal to the tubercles.
The styloid process on lateral side of the antebrachium is found on which of the bones listed below? A) radius B) tibia C) ulna D) humerus
radius
The ulnar notch is found on which of the bones listed below? A) radius B) tibia C) ulna D) humerus
radius
The bone of the forearm that directly and functionally articulates with the carpals is the A) ulna. B) radius. C) humerus. D) lunate
radius.
) The ________ ligaments run from each lateral surface of the sacrum to the ischial tuberosities to hold the pelvis together.
sacrotuberous
Which of the bones listed below is not part of the appendicular skeleton? A) patella B) femur C) sacrum D) navicular
sacrum
The pectoral girdle consists of the clavicle and the ________.
scapula
The fibula A) articulates with the femur. B) crosses the tibia when the leg is rotated. C) forms the lateral border of the knee joint. D) stabilizes the ankle joint.
stabilizes the ankle joint.
The ischium has all of these features listed below except the A) ischial tuberosity. B) ischial spine. C) body. D) superior ramus.
superior ramus.
Which bone is the keystone of the medial arch of the foot? A) calcaneus B) cuboid C) navicular D) talus
talus
Which of the following bones primarily bears the weight of the body? A) talus B) navicular C) cuboid D) cuneiforms
talus
In anatomical position A) the head of the radius is medial to the ulna. B) the radius is lateral to the ulna. C) the styloid process of the radius is medial to the ulna. D) the ulna is lateral to the radius.
the radius is lateral to the ulna.
The clavicle functions to A) transmit compression forces from the upper limb to the axial skeleton. B) protect the lungs. C) allow the arm to extend further for reaching. D) provide balance for the scapula on the other side of the body.
transmit compression forces from the upper limb to the axial skeleton.
All of these bones are in the proximal row of four carpal bones except the A) scaphoid. B) triquetral. C) pisiform. D) trapezoid.
trapezoid.
14) The ischium forms the posteroinferior region of the pelvic girdle. (T/F)
true
The apex of the patella points distally. (T/F)
true
At the distal humerus, the trochlea articulates with the ________.
ulna
The coronoid process is found on which of the bones listed below? A) radius B) tibia C) ulna D) humerus
ulna
The olecranon process is found on which of the bones listed below? A) radius B) tibia C) ulna D) humerus
ulna
The trochlear notch is found on which of the bones listed below? A) radius B) tibia C) ulna D) humerus
ulna
Which of these bone combinations represents a pair of pivoting bones? A) tibia and fibula B) ulna and radius C) pisiform and triquetrum D) clavicle and scapula
ulna and radius
The bone that has a trochlear notch, an olecranon process, and a coronoid process is the A) tibia. B) radius. C) ulna. D) femur
ulna.
The coronoid process is part of the A) ulna. B) humerus. C) radius. D) carpal bones
ulna.
