Exam 8: The Appendicular Skeleton

The talus contacts the

The linea aspera is located on the

Which of the following is the heel bone?

Which of the following is not an upper limb bone?

The Achilles tendon attaches to which anatomical structure?

Describe how the arches of the foot assist in weight distribution.

The clearest distinction between a male and female skeleton is seen in the characteristics of the

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

Figure 8-2 The Humerus Use Figure 8-2 to answer the following questions: -Identify the structure labeled "9."

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

Two prominent features of the clavicle are the conoid tubercle at the distal end and the ________ tuberosity at the proximal end.

The patella slides in a groove on the femur called the

The longest bone is the

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

The head of the radius articulates with the

Figure 8-3 The Femur Use Figure 8-3 to answer the following questions: -Which structure articulates with the acetabulum?

Figure 8-2 The Humerus Use Figure 8-2 to answer the following questions: -Which structure does the radius rotate upon?

The pubic and ischial rami encircle the

The glenohumeral joint,or shoulder joint,is an articulation between which two bones?

Match the term with its key characteristics. 1.lunate A)pea-shaped 2.triquetrum B)comma-shaped 3.pisiform C)pyramid-shaped