Question 1

A midsagittal section through the pelvic girdle would pass through which of the following structures?

Accepted Answer

A)  acetabulum 
B)  ischial tuberosity 
C)  arcuate line 
D)  pubic symphysis 
E)  anterior superior iliac spine 
A)  acetabulum 
B)  ischial tuberosity 
C)  arcuate line 
D)  pubic symphysis 
E)  anterior superior iliac spine

Question 2

In the diagram of the femur, where is the medial condyle?

Accepted Answer

A)  E 
B)  F 
C)  G 
D)  H 
E)  I 
A)  E 
B)  F 
C)  G 
D)  H 
E)  I

Question 3

The coronoid fossa is labeled ___ in the diagram.

Accepted Answer

A)  B 
B)  C 
C)  A 
D)  F 
E)  D 
A)  B 
B)  C 
C)  A 
D)  F 
E)  D

Question 4

The auricular surface of the coxal bones ___.

Accepted Answer

A)  is a point of attachment for the coccyx 
B)  is a point of attachment for tendons of the iliacus muscles 
C)  articulates with the sacrum 
D)  is a point of attachment for the gluteal muscles 
E)  articulates with the femur 
A)  is a point of attachment for the coccyx 
B)  is a point of attachment for tendons of the iliacus muscles 
C)  articulates with the sacrum 
D)  is a point of attachment for the gluteal muscles 
E)  articulates with the femur

Question 5

The glenohumeral joint includes ___.

Accepted Answer

A)  the humerus, radius and ulna 
B)  the humerus and radius 
C)  the humerus and clavicle 
D)  the humerus and ulna 
E)  the humerus and scapula 
A)  the humerus, radius and ulna 
B)  the humerus and radius 
C)  the humerus and clavicle 
D)  the humerus and ulna 
E)  the humerus and scapula

Question 6

In the diagram of the tibia and fibula, this structure forms the prominence on the lateral surface of the ankle.

Accepted Answer

A)  E 
B)  F 
C)  G 
D)  Both E and F 
E)  E, F, and G 
A)  E 
B)  F 
C)  G 
D)  Both E and F 
E)  E, F, and G

Question 7

Which of the following markings of the scapula is best described as anterior?

Accepted Answer

A)  spine 
B)  coracoid process 
C)  acromion 
D)  glenoid cavity 
E)  infraspinous fossa 
A)  spine 
B)  coracoid process 
C)  acromion 
D)  glenoid cavity 
E)  infraspinous fossa

Question 8

Which of these is NOT a significant difference between the pectoral girdle and the pelvic girdle?

Accepted Answer

A)  The pelvic girdle articulates directly with the vertebral column; the pectoral girdle does not articulate directly with the vertebral column. 
B)  The pelvic girdle does not articulate with the sternum; the pectoral girdle does articulate with the sternum. 
C)  The sockets in the pelvic girdle for the lower limbs are deeper than the pectoral girdle sockets for the upper limbs. 
D)  The sockets in pelvic girdle allow less movement by the lower limbs than the pectoral girdle sockets allow for the upper limbs. 
E)  The pelvic girdle offers more mobility overall, and the pectoral girdle offers more strength. 
A)  The pelvic girdle articulates directly with the vertebral column; the pectoral girdle does not articulate directly with the vertebral column. 
B)  The pelvic girdle does not articulate with the sternum; the pectoral girdle does articulate with the sternum. 
C)  The sockets in the pelvic girdle for the lower limbs are deeper than the pectoral girdle sockets for the upper limbs. 
D)  The sockets in pelvic girdle allow less movement by the lower limbs than the pectoral girdle sockets allow for the upper limbs. 
E)  The pelvic girdle offers more mobility overall, and the pectoral girdle offers more strength.

Question 9

Which of the following carpal bones is aligned with the 3rd metacarpal?

Accepted Answer

A)  lunate 
B)  scaphoid 
C)  triquetrum 
D)  hamate 
E)  pisiform 
A)  lunate 
B)  scaphoid 
C)  triquetrum 
D)  hamate 
E)  pisiform

Question 10

Identify the structure that receives the head of the radius when the forearm is flexed.

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
E)  F 
A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
E)  F

Question 11

In the lower leg, this structure forms an articulation with the talus bone and forms a protrusion on the medial surface of the ankle.

Accepted Answer

A)  E 
B)  F 
C)  G 
D)  Both E and F 
E)  E, F, and G 
A)  E 
B)  F 
C)  G 
D)  Both E and F 
E)  E, F, and G

Question 12

Which is the longer bone?

Accepted Answer

A)  radius 
B)  distal phalanx of digit 2 
C)  clavicle 
D)  ulna 
E)  1st rib 
A)  radius 
B)  distal phalanx of digit 2 
C)  clavicle 
D)  ulna 
E)  1st rib

Question 13

What is the function of the pelvic girdle?

Accepted Answer

A)  supports the vertebral column 
B)  serves as an attachment site for lower limbs 
C)  supports the pelvic viscera 
D)  all of these choices 
E)  none of these choices 
A)  supports the vertebral column 
B)  serves as an attachment site for lower limbs 
C)  supports the pelvic viscera 
D)  all of these choices 
E)  none of these choices

Question 14

The patellar surface of the femur articulates with which of the following structures?

Accepted Answer

A)  articular facets of the patella 
B)  tibial plateau 
C)  medial meniscus 
D)  apex 
E)  talus 
A)  articular facets of the patella 
B)  tibial plateau 
C)  medial meniscus 
D)  apex 
E)  talus

Question 15

The lateral epicondyle is labeled ___.

Accepted Answer

A)  F and I 
B)  G and H 
C)  E and K 
D)  I and J 
E)  None of these choices 
A)  F and I 
B)  G and H 
C)  E and K 
D)  I and J 
E)  None of these choices

Question 16

The tibiofemoral joint includes

Accepted Answer

A)  femoral condyles. 
B)  condyles of the tibia. 
C)  tibial facet of the fibula. 
D)  femoral condyles and condyles of the tibia. 
E)  femoral condyles, condyles of the tibia, and tibial facet of the fibula. 
A)  femoral condyles. 
B)  condyles of the tibia. 
C)  tibial facet of the fibula. 
D)  femoral condyles and condyles of the tibia. 
E)  femoral condyles, condyles of the tibia, and tibial facet of the fibula.

Question 17

Which of the following bones and landmarks are INCORRECTLY paired?

Accepted Answer

A)  humerus : trochlea 
B)  ulna : radial notch 
C)  radius : olecranon process 
D)  scapula : glenoid cavity 
E)  clavicle : acromial end 
A)  humerus : trochlea 
B)  ulna : radial notch 
C)  radius : olecranon process 
D)  scapula : glenoid cavity 
E)  clavicle : acromial end

Question 18

Which is NOT a tarsal bone?

Accepted Answer

A)  talus 
B)  calcaneus 
C)  navicular 
D)  cuneiform 
E)  capitate 
A)  talus 
B)  calcaneus 
C)  navicular 
D)  cuneiform 
E)  capitate

Question 19

In the diagram, where is the anatomical neck of the humerus?

Accepted Answer

A)  D 
B)  E 
C)  F 
D)  G 
E)  None of these choices 
A)  D 
B)  E 
C)  F 
D)  G 
E)  None of these choices

Question 20

Which of the following parts of the hipbone is most inferior?

Accepted Answer

A)  ilium 
B)  pubis 
C)  ischium 
D)  acetabulum 
E)  anterior superior iliac spine 
A)  ilium 
B)  pubis 
C)  ischium 
D)  acetabulum 
E)  anterior superior iliac spine

Exam 8: The Appendicular Skeleton

A midsagittal section through the pelvic girdle would pass through which of the following structures?

In the diagram of the femur, where is the medial condyle?

The coronoid fossa is labeled ___ in the diagram.

The auricular surface of the coxal bones ___.

The glenohumeral joint includes ___.

In the diagram of the tibia and fibula, this structure forms the prominence on the lateral surface of the ankle.

Which of the following markings of the scapula is best described as anterior?

Which of these is NOT a significant difference between the pectoral girdle and the pelvic girdle?

Which of the following carpal bones is aligned with the 3rd metacarpal?

Identify the structure that receives the head of the radius when the forearm is flexed.

In the lower leg, this structure forms an articulation with the talus bone and forms a protrusion on the medial surface of the ankle.

Which is the longer bone?

What is the function of the pelvic girdle?

The patellar surface of the femur articulates with which of the following structures?

The lateral epicondyle is labeled ___.

The tibiofemoral joint includes

Which of the following bones and landmarks are INCORRECTLY paired?

Which is NOT a tarsal bone?

In the diagram, where is the anatomical neck of the humerus?

Which of the following parts of the hipbone is most inferior?

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