Question 1

Which of the following bones is not part of the appendicular skeleton?

Accepted Answer

A) scapula 
B) tibia 
C) sacrum 
D) coxal bones 
E) metacarpals 
A) scapula 
B) tibia 
C) sacrum 
D) coxal bones 
E) metacarpals C

Question 2

The tarsus contains ________ bones.

Accepted Answer

A) 4 
B) 5 
C) 6 
D) 7 
E) 8 
A) 4 
B) 5 
C) 6 
D) 7 
E) 8 D

Question 3

The condition known as "flat feet" is due to a lower-than-normal longitudinal arch in the foot.A problem with which of the following would most likely contribute to this condition?

Accepted Answer

A) a loose Achilles tendon 
B) weak tarsometatarsal joints 
C) weakness in the ligaments that attach the calcaneus to the distal ends of the metatarsals 
D) weakness in the ligaments that attach the talus to the tibia 
E) poor alignment of the phalanges with the metatarsals 
A) a loose Achilles tendon 
B) weak tarsometatarsal joints 
C) weakness in the ligaments that attach the calcaneus to the distal ends of the metatarsals 
D) weakness in the ligaments that attach the talus to the tibia 
E) poor alignment of the phalanges with the metatarsals C

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A) triangular obturator foramen 
B) coccyx points anteriorly 
C) sacrum broad and short 
D) bone markings not very prominent 
E) ischial spine points posteriorly 
A) triangular obturator foramen 
B) coccyx points anteriorly 
C) sacrum broad and short 
D) bone markings not very prominent 
E) ischial spine points posteriorly

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A) larger 
B) longer 
C) smaller 
D) wider 
E) deeper 
A) larger 
B) longer 
C) smaller 
D) wider 
E) deeper

Question 6

When standing normally,most of your weight is transmitted to the ground by the

Accepted Answer

A) distal ends of the metatarsals and calcaneus. 
B) talus and proximal metatarsals. 
C) calcaneus and talus. 
D) talus and cuneiforms. 
E) calcaneus and proximal metatarsals. 
A) distal ends of the metatarsals and calcaneus. 
B) talus and proximal metatarsals. 
C) calcaneus and talus. 
D) talus and cuneiforms. 
E) calcaneus and proximal metatarsals.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

In the anatomical position,the ulna is located ________ to the radius.

Accepted Answer

A) distal 
B) proximal 
C) medial 
D) superior 
E) lateral 
A) distal 
B) proximal 
C) medial 
D) superior 
E) lateral

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A) foot 
B) forearm 
C) wrist 
D) hand 
E) ankle 
A) foot 
B) forearm 
C) wrist 
D) hand 
E) ankle

Question 10

On a field trip you discover a skeleton with the following characteristics: the acetabulum is directed laterally,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) cannot tell on the basis of this information 
A) a young male. 
B) a young female. 
C) an elderly male. 
D) an elderly female. 
E) cannot tell on the basis of this information

Question 11

Which of the following is located closest to the jugular notch?

Accepted Answer

A) medial end of scapula 
B) medial end of clavicle 
C) lateral end of scapula 
D) lateral end of clavicle 
E) xiphoid process 
A) medial end of scapula 
B) medial end of clavicle 
C) lateral end of scapula 
D) lateral end of clavicle 
E) xiphoid process

Question 12

The pelvic organs are mostly found within the

Accepted Answer

A) ishial spine. 
B) iliac fossa. 
C) ishial fossa. 
D) obturator foramen. 
E) pubic symphysis. 
A) ishial spine. 
B) iliac fossa. 
C) ishial fossa. 
D) obturator foramen. 
E) pubic symphysis.

Question 13

The superior border of the ilium that acts as a point of attachment for both ligaments and muscles is the

Accepted Answer

A) anterior iliac spine. 
B) acetabulum. 
C) posterior superior iliac spine. 
D) iliac crest. 
E) iliac notch. 
A) anterior iliac spine. 
B) acetabulum. 
C) posterior superior iliac spine. 
D) iliac crest. 
E) iliac notch.

Question 14

Tom stumbles and injures his hallux.What part of his anatomy is injured?

Accepted Answer

A) his hand 
B) his foot 
C) his ankle 
D) his knee 
E) his hip 
A) his hand 
B) his foot 
C) his ankle 
D) his knee 
E) his hip

Question 15

Which surface feature(s)along the ilium mark(s)attachment sites for large hip muscles?

Accepted Answer

A) iliac spines 
B) greater sciatic notch 
C) gluteal lines 
D) lesser sciatic notch 
E) pubic symphysis 
A) iliac spines 
B) greater sciatic notch 
C) gluteal lines 
D) lesser sciatic notch 
E) pubic symphysis

Question 16

What bone articulates with the coxal bone at the acetabulum?

Accepted Answer

A) sacrum 
B) femur 
C) humerus 
D) tibia 
E) fibula 
A) sacrum 
B) femur 
C) humerus 
D) tibia 
E) fibula

Question 17

The carpus contains ________ bones.

Accepted Answer

A) 4 
B) 5 
C) 6 
D) 7 
E) 8 
A) 4 
B) 5 
C) 6 
D) 7 
E) 8

Question 18

The depression on the posterior surface at the distal end of the humerus is the

Accepted Answer

A) olecranon fossa. 
B) coronoid fossa. 
C) radial fossa. 
D) intertubercular groove. 
E) radial groove. 
A) olecranon fossa. 
B) coronoid fossa. 
C) radial fossa. 
D) intertubercular groove. 
E) radial groove.

Question 19

Figure 8-1 The Scapula
Use Figure 8-1 to answer the following questions:
-Identify the structure labeled "2."

Accepted Answer

A) glenoid cavity 
B) acetabulum 
C) scapular cavity 
D) scapular notch 
E) rotator cup 
A) glenoid cavity 
B) acetabulum 
C) scapular cavity 
D) scapular notch 
E) rotator cup

Question 20

Which of these surface features occur on the ulna?

Accepted Answer

A) olecranon 
B) styloid process 
C) trochlear notch 
D) radial notch 
E) All of the answers are correct. 
A) olecranon 
B) styloid process 
C) trochlear notch 
D) radial notch 
E) All of the answers are correct.

Exam 8: The Appendicular Skeleton

Which of the following bones is not part of the appendicular skeleton?

The tarsus contains ________ bones.

The condition known as "flat feet" is due to a lower-than-normal longitudinal arch in the foot.A problem with which of the following would most likely contribute to this condition?

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

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

When standing normally,most of your weight is transmitted to the ground by the

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

In the anatomical position,the ulna is located ________ to the radius.

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

Which of the following is located closest to the jugular notch?

The pelvic organs are mostly found within the

The superior border of the ilium that acts as a point of attachment for both ligaments and muscles is the

Tom stumbles and injures his hallux.What part of his anatomy is injured?

Which surface feature(s)along the ilium mark(s)attachment sites for large hip muscles?

What bone articulates with the coxal bone at the acetabulum?

The carpus contains ________ bones.

The depression on the posterior surface at the distal end of the humerus is the

Figure 8-1 The Scapula Use Figure 8-1 to answer the following questions: -Identify the structure labeled "2."

Which of these surface features occur on the ulna?

An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

The Chemical Level of Organization

The Cellular Level of Organization

The Tissue Level of Organization

The Integumentary System

Osseous Tissue and Bone Structure

The Axial Skeleton

Articulations

Muscle Tissue

The Muscular System

Neural Tissue

The Spinal Cord, spinal Nerves, and Spinal Reflexes

The Brain and Cranial Nerves

Neural Integration I: Sensory Pathways and the Somatic Nervous System

Neural Integration Ii: the Autonomic Nervous System and

The Special Senses

The Endocrine System

Blood

The Heart

Blood Vessels and Circulation

The Lymphatic System and Immunity

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System

Metabolism and Energetics

The Urinary System

Fluid, electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance

The Reproductive System

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