Question 1

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 2

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 3

Figure 8-1 The Scapula
Use Figure 8-1 to answer the following questions:
-Identify the structure labeled "7."

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Which of these adapts the pectoral girdle to a wide range of movement?

Accepted Answer

A) heavy bones 
B) relatively weak joints 
C) tough ligaments and tendons 
D) strong joint between scapula and ribs 
E) flexible sternum 
A) heavy bones 
B) relatively weak joints 
C) tough ligaments and tendons 
D) strong joint between scapula and ribs 
E) flexible sternum

Question 5

Which of these is most commonly fractured in a fall?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

The lateral malleolus is found on the

Accepted Answer

A) femur. 
B) tibia. 
C) fibula. 
D) patella. 
E) calcaneus. 
A) femur. 
B) tibia. 
C) fibula. 
D) patella. 
E) calcaneus.

Question 7

The clavicle articulates with the scapula

Accepted Answer

A) distally with the coracoid process. 
B) distally with the glenoid cavity. 
C) distally with the acromion. 
D) distally with the manubrium. 
E) proximally with the coracoid cavity. 
A) distally with the coracoid process. 
B) distally with the glenoid cavity. 
C) distally with the acromion. 
D) distally with the manubrium. 
E) proximally with the coracoid cavity.

Question 8

Study of human skeletons can reveal information concerning the person's

Accepted Answer

A) sex. 
B) age and nutritional status. 
C) size and handedness. 
D) health. 
E) All of the answers are correct. 
A) sex. 
B) age and nutritional status. 
C) size and handedness. 
D) health. 
E) All of the answers are correct.

Question 9

The greater sciatic notch is a feature on the

Accepted Answer

A) ilium. 
B) ischium. 
C) pubis. 
D) femur. 
E) patella. 
A) ilium. 
B) ischium. 
C) pubis. 
D) femur. 
E) patella.

Question 10

The longest and heaviest bone in the body is the

Accepted Answer

A) humerus. 
B) femur. 
C) tibia. 
D) fibula. 
E) coxal bone. 
A) humerus. 
B) femur. 
C) tibia. 
D) fibula. 
E) coxal bone.

Question 11

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 12

The distal end of the tibia articulates with the

Accepted Answer

A) talus. 
B) fibula. 
C) patella. 
D) calcaneus. 
E) coxal bone. 
A) talus. 
B) fibula. 
C) patella. 
D) calcaneus. 
E) coxal bone.

Question 13

The girdles of the appendicular skeleton support the bones of the ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The girdles of the appendicular skeleton support...

Exam 8: The Appendicular Skeleton

The only direct connection between the pectoral girdle and the axial skeleton is where 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 "7."

Which of these adapts the pectoral girdle to a wide range of movement?

Which of these is most commonly fractured in a fall?

The lateral malleolus is found on the

The clavicle articulates with the scapula

Study of human skeletons can reveal information concerning the person's

The greater sciatic notch is a feature on the

The longest and heaviest bone in the body is the

The ________ of the radius helps stabilize the wrist joint.

The distal end of the tibia articulates with the

The girdles of the appendicular skeleton support the bones of the ________.

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

Development and Inheritance

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