Question 1

The clavicle

Accepted Answer

A)  articulates with the acromion and the manubrium 
B)  is convex anteriorly in the lateral half 
C)  is flatter near the medial end 
D)  is anterior to the ribs 
A)  articulates with the acromion and the manubrium 
B)  is convex anteriorly in the lateral half 
C)  is flatter near the medial end 
D)  is anterior to the ribs A

Question 2

The linea aspera is located on the anterior side of the femur.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

The distal end of the fibula forms the _____ malleolus.

Accepted Answer

lateral

Question 4

This is the _____ of the _____.

Accepted Answer

coracoid p

Question 5

The greater tubercle of the humerus is separated from the lesser tubercle by the _____.

Accepted Answer

intertuber

Question 6

The olecranon, which forms the prominence of the elbow, is located on the distal end of the humerus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The coronoid process of the ulna is medial to the head of the radius.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which pectoral girdle does not articulate with the bones of the vertebrae?

Accepted Answer

A)  pectoral 
B)  pelvic 
A)  pectoral 
B)  pelvic

Question 9

The ulna:

Accepted Answer

A)  has a radial notch on its lateral surface 
B)  has a radial notch on its medial surface 
C)  articulates with the metacarpals 
D)  has an olecranon fossa on the anterior surface 
A)  has a radial notch on its lateral surface 
B)  has a radial notch on its medial surface 
C)  articulates with the metacarpals 
D)  has an olecranon fossa on the anterior surface

Question 10

The capitulum of the humerus is lateral to the trochlea.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The bony landmarks commonly referred to as "knuckles" are the

Accepted Answer

A)  bases of proximal phalanges 
B)  heads of proximal phalanges 
C)  bases of metacarpals 
D)  heads of metacarpals 
A)  bases of proximal phalanges 
B)  heads of proximal phalanges 
C)  bases of metacarpals 
D)  heads of metacarpals

Question 12

The upper limb buds develop before the lower limb buds.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Using the following directional terms, decide which bone is being described: medial to metatarsal III; proximal to proximal phalanx; distal to second (intermediate) cuneiform.

Accepted Answer

A)  cuboid 
B)  lateral cuneiform 
C)  metatarsal II 
D)  metatarsal IV 
A)  cuboid 
B)  lateral cuneiform 
C)  metatarsal II 
D)  metatarsal IV

Question 14

The arcuate line of the ilium is continuous with the pectineal line of the pubis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of these does not belong to the distal row of carpal bones?

Accepted Answer

A)  pisiform 
B)  trapezoid 
C)  trapezium 
D)  capitate 
A)  pisiform 
B)  trapezoid 
C)  trapezium 
D)  capitate

Question 16

The head of the ulna is on the distal end of the bone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Give an anatomical description of the scapula, describing the features that are visible from the posterior aspect.

Accepted Answer

When considering from a posterior aspect

Question 18

The fibula is a common source for bone grafting because the fibula

Accepted Answer

A)  is not a weight bearing bone. 
B)  has more nutrient arteries compare to other bones. 
C)  can undergo interstitial growth throughout an individuals lifetime. 
D)  undergoes intramembranous ossification. 
A)  is not a weight bearing bone. 
B)  has more nutrient arteries compare to other bones. 
C)  can undergo interstitial growth throughout an individuals lifetime. 
D)  undergoes intramembranous ossification.

Question 19

The false (greater) pelvis is superior to the pelvic brim.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The medial end of the clavicle is the sternal extremity. 
B)  The curvature of the medial one-third of the clavicle is concave anteriorly. 
C)  The clavicle articulates medially with the body of the sternum and laterally with the acromion of the scapula. 
D)  All of these statements are true. 
A)  The medial end of the clavicle is the sternal extremity. 
B)  The curvature of the medial one-third of the clavicle is concave anteriorly. 
C)  The clavicle articulates medially with the body of the sternum and laterally with the acromion of the scapula. 
D)  All of these statements are true.

Exam 8: The Skeletal System: the Appendicular Skeleton

The clavicle

The linea aspera is located on the anterior side of the femur.

The distal end of the fibula forms the _____ malleolus.

This is the _____ of the _____.

The greater tubercle of the humerus is separated from the lesser tubercle by the _____.

The olecranon, which forms the prominence of the elbow, is located on the distal end of the humerus.

The coronoid process of the ulna is medial to the head of the radius.

Which pectoral girdle does not articulate with the bones of the vertebrae?

The ulna:

The capitulum of the humerus is lateral to the trochlea.

The bony landmarks commonly referred to as "knuckles" are the

The upper limb buds develop before the lower limb buds.

Using the following directional terms, decide which bone is being described: medial to metatarsal III; proximal to proximal phalanx; distal to second (intermediate) cuneiform.

The arcuate line of the ilium is continuous with the pectineal line of the pubis.

Which of these does not belong to the distal row of carpal bones?

The head of the ulna is on the distal end of the bone.

Give an anatomical description of the scapula, describing the features that are visible from the posterior aspect.

The fibula is a common source for bone grafting because the fibula

The false (greater) pelvis is superior to the pelvic brim.

Which of the following is true?

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