Question 1

Describe the pelvic adaptations to childbearing in the female.

Accepted Answer

These include: an enlarged pelvic outlet, a broader pubic angle, less curvature on the sacrum and coccyx, wider and more circular pelvic inlet, a relatively broad pelvis that does not extend as far superiorly, and ilia that project farther laterally, but do not extend as far superior to the sacrum.

Question 2

Figure 8-2 The Humerus
  
Use Figure 8-2 to answer the following questions:
-When the arm is straight, which structure accepts the olecranon?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  3 
C)  4 
D)  8 
E)  9 
A)  1 
B)  3 
C)  4 
D)  8 
E)  9 D

Question 3

Which of the following is the term for the articulation of the clavicles with the scapulae?

Accepted Answer

A)  acromioclavicular joint 
B)  sternoclavicular joint 
C)  acromiosternal joint 
D)  sternoacromial joint 
E)  costalclavicular joint 
A)  acromioclavicular joint 
B)  sternoclavicular joint 
C)  acromiosternal joint 
D)  sternoacromial joint 
E)  costalclavicular joint A

Question 4

The only direct connection between the pectoral girdle and the axial skeleton is where the

Accepted Answer

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. 
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.

Question 5

On a field trip you discover a skeleton with the following characteristics: the acetabulum is directedlaterally, the ischial spine points medially, and the angle inferior to the pubic symphysis is less than 90 degrees. The long bones of the arms and legs are relatively light and show epiphyseal plates. This skeleton is probably from

Accepted Answer

A)  a young male. 
B)  a young female. 
C)  an elderly male. 
D)  an elderly female. 
E)  an infant male. 
A)  a young male. 
B)  a young female. 
C)  an elderly male. 
D)  an elderly female. 
E)  an infant male.

Question 6

Figure 8-3 The Femur
  
Use Figure 8-3 to answer the following questions:
-Identify the structure labeled "2."

Accepted Answer

A)  greater trochanter 
B)  linea aspera 
C)  head 
D)  lateral epicondyle 
E)  lesser trochanter 
A)  greater trochanter 
B)  linea aspera 
C)  head 
D)  lateral epicondyle 
E)  lesser trochanter

Question 7

When seated, the weight of the body is borne by the

Accepted Answer

A)  ischial tuberosities. 
B)  posterior inferior iliac spines. 
C)  iliac crests. 
D)  obturator foramina. 
E)  inferior rami of the pubis. 
A)  ischial tuberosities. 
B)  posterior inferior iliac spines. 
C)  iliac crests. 
D)  obturator foramina. 
E)  inferior rami of the pubis.

Question 8

Which of the following is not an upper limb bone?

Accepted Answer

A)  ulna 
B)  radius 
C)  humerus 
D)  metatarsals 
E)  carpals 
A)  ulna 
B)  radius 
C)  humerus 
D)  metatarsals 
E)  carpals

Question 9

Which of the following is most commonly fractured in a fall?

Accepted Answer

A)  radius 
B)  scapula 
C)  clavicle 
D)  sternum 
E)  glenoid cavity 
A)  radius 
B)  scapula 
C)  clavicle 
D)  sternum 
E)  glenoid cavity

Question 10

In-Text Figure Based Questions
-What is the correct term for the opening formed by the pubis and the ischium? (Figure 8-8)

Accepted Answer

A)  foramen magnum 
B)  pubic symphysis 
C)  obturator foramen 
D)  ischial foramen 
E)  foramen rotundum 
A)  foramen magnum 
B)  pubic symphysis 
C)  obturator foramen 
D)  ischial foramen 
E)  foramen rotundum

Question 11

The linea aspera is located on the

Accepted Answer

A)  humerus. 
B)  tibia. 
C)  ischium. 
D)  femur. 
E)  fibula. 
A)  humerus. 
B)  tibia. 
C)  ischium. 
D)  femur. 
E)  fibula.

Question 12

Which of the following is not an age-related change in the skeleton?

Accepted Answer

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 
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

Question 13

Figure 8-1 The Scapula
  
Use Figure 8-1 to answer the following questions:
-Identify the structure labeled "1."

Accepted Answer

A)  spine of scapula 
B)  scapular process 
C)  acromion 
D)  coracoid process 
E)  scapular notch 
A)  spine of scapula 
B)  scapular process 
C)  acromion 
D)  coracoid process 
E)  scapular notch

Question 14

The ________ of the radius helps stabilize the wrist joint.

Accepted Answer

A)  olecranon process 
B)  coronoid process 
C)  styloid process 
D)  radial tuberosity 
E)  capitulum 
A)  olecranon process 
B)  coronoid process 
C)  styloid process 
D)  radial tuberosity 
E)  capitulum

Question 15

In-Text Figure Based Questions
-With which carpal bones does metacarpal IV articulate? (Figure 8-6)

Accepted Answer

A)  hamate and capitate 
B)  trapezium and trapezoid 
C)  trapezoid and capitate 
D)  lunate and triquetrum 
E)  scaphoid and lunate 
A)  hamate and capitate 
B)  trapezium and trapezoid 
C)  trapezoid and capitate 
D)  lunate and triquetrum 
E)  scaphoid and lunate

Question 16

The appendicular skeleton includes the bones of the upper and lower extremities and their supporting elements called

Accepted Answer

A)  joints. 
B)  girdles. 
C)  sutures. 
D)  ball and socket. 
E)  rotator cuffs. 
A)  joints. 
B)  girdles. 
C)  sutures. 
D)  ball and socket. 
E)  rotator cuffs.

Question 17

The two pubic bones join medially at the

Accepted Answer

A)  pubic tuberosity. 
B)  superior ramus. 
C)  inferior ramus. 
D)  pubic tubercle. 
E)  pubic symphysis. 
A)  pubic tuberosity. 
B)  superior ramus. 
C)  inferior ramus. 
D)  pubic tubercle. 
E)  pubic symphysis.

Question 18

The clavicle articulates with the

Accepted Answer

A)  coracoid process and the humerus. 
B)  glenoid cavity and scapular spine. 
C)  coracoid process and acromion. 
D)  manubrium and xiphoid process. 
E)  manubrium and acromion. 
A)  coracoid process and the humerus. 
B)  glenoid cavity and scapular spine. 
C)  coracoid process and acromion. 
D)  manubrium and xiphoid process. 
E)  manubrium and acromion.

Question 19

The ilium, ischium, and pubis fuse into a single bone called the

Accepted Answer

A)  patella. 
B)  pelvic girdle. 
C)  pectoral girdle. 
D)  coccyx. 
E)  coxal bone. 
A)  patella. 
B)  pelvic girdle. 
C)  pectoral girdle. 
D)  coccyx. 
E)  coxal bone.

Question 20

The scapula articulates with the humerus at the ________ joint.

Accepted Answer

A)  acromiogleno 
B)  acromiohumoral 
C)  glenohumoral 
D)  glenoscapular 
E)  humeroscapular 
A)  acromiogleno 
B)  acromiohumoral 
C)  glenohumoral 
D)  glenoscapular 
E)  humeroscapular

Exam 8: The Appendicular Skeleton

Describe the pelvic adaptations to childbearing in the female.

Figure 8-2 The Humerus Use Figure 8-2 to answer the following questions: -When the arm is straight, which structure accepts the olecranon?

Which of the following is the term for the articulation of the clavicles with the scapulae?

The only direct connection between the pectoral girdle and the axial skeleton is where the

Figure 8-3 The Femur Use Figure 8-3 to answer the following questions: -Identify the structure labeled "2."

When seated, the weight of the body is borne by the

Which of the following is not an upper limb bone?

Which of the following is most commonly fractured in a fall?

In-Text Figure Based Questions -What is the correct term for the opening formed by the pubis and the ischium? (Figure 8-8)

The linea aspera is located on the

Which of the following is not an age-related change in the skeleton?

Figure 8-1 The Scapula Use Figure 8-1 to answer the following questions: -Identify the structure labeled "1."

The ________ of the radius helps stabilize the wrist joint.

In-Text Figure Based Questions -With which carpal bones does metacarpal IV articulate? (Figure 8-6)

The appendicular skeleton includes the bones of the upper and lower extremities and their supporting elements called

The two pubic bones join medially at the

The clavicle articulates with the

The ilium, ischium, and pubis fuse into a single bone called the

The scapula articulates with the humerus at the ________ joint.

An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

The Chemical Level of Organization

The Cellular Level of Organization

The Tissue Level of Organization

The Integumentary System

Bones and Bone Structure

The Axial Skeleton

Joints

Muscle Tissue

The Muscular System

Nervous Tissue

The Spinal Cord, Spinal Nerves, and Spinal Reflexes

The Brain and Cranial Nerves

Sensory Pathways and the Somatic Nervous System

The Autonomic Nervous System and Higher-Order Functions

The Special Senses

The Endocrine System

Blood

The Heart

Blood Vessels and Circulation

The Lymphatic System and Immunity

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System

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Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance

The Reproductive System

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