Exam 8: The Appendicular Skeleton

Arunner visits a podiatrist complaining of pain at the bottom of the foot. The podiatrist quickly notesthat the patient has flatfeet and decides to take an x-ray of his foot. Explain what it means to have flatfeet. What are some possible consequences of flatfeet and why did the podiatrist take an x-ray? What treatments might the doctor recommend?

The part of the tibia that is easily felt through the skin and is known as the shin is the

The talus articulates with the

There are ________ carpal bones located in the wrist, which form ________ rows of bones.

Figure 8-4 Bones of the Ankle and Foot Use Figure 8-4 to answer the following questions: -Identify the bone labeled "4."

The rough surface feature present along the lateral border of the shaft of the humerus is the

Which of the following is not a characteristic of the male pelvis?

The pelvic organs are mostly found within the

Which of the following processes is not found on the ulna?

Tina falls and fractures her pisiform bone. What part of her body was injured?

The head of the radius articulates with the

Which of the following features is located near the proximal end of the humerus?

A male has a ________ pelvic outlet when compared to the woman's pelvic outlet.

Which of the following describes the female pelvis?

Which of the following constitutes the pectoral girdle?

What is the distinction between the false pelvis and the true pelvis?

In-Text Figure Based Questions -Which of the leg bones does not articulate with the femur? (Figure 8-12)

The attachment site for the biceps brachii muscle to the radius is at the

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

The bony edge of the true pelvis consisting of the ilium and pubis is called the