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 8-4 Bones of the Ankle and Foot
Use Figure 8-4 to answer the following questions:
-Identify the bones named for their wedge shape.

Accepted Answer

A) 3 
B) 8 
C) 7 
D) 1 
E) 2 
A) 3 
B) 8 
C) 7 
D) 1 
E) 2 B

Question 3

Each hand has ________ phalangeal bones.

Accepted Answer

A) 15 
B) 20 
C) 14 
D) 18 
E) 10 
A) 15 
B) 20 
C) 14 
D) 18 
E) 10 C

Question 4

Which of the following is not a tarsal bone?

Accepted Answer

A) medial cuneiform 
B) anterior cuneiform 
C) cuboid 
D) navicular 
E) talus 
A) medial cuneiform 
B) anterior cuneiform 
C) cuboid 
D) navicular 
E) talus

Question 5

The ligament that surrounds the ________ attaches to the tibial tuberosity.

Accepted Answer

A) tibia 
B) calcaneus 
C) talus 
D) patella 
E) head of the fibula 
A) tibia 
B) calcaneus 
C) talus 
D) patella 
E) head of the fibula

Question 6

The linea aspera is located on the

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

The trochlea is located on the

Accepted Answer

A) tibia. 
B) humerus. 
C) radius. 
D) scapula. 
E) femur. 
A) tibia. 
B) humerus. 
C) radius. 
D) scapula. 
E) femur.

Question 8

Identify the mismatched pair.

Accepted Answer

A) lunate; comma-shaped 
B) triquetrum; column-shaped 
C) pisiform; pea-shaped 
D) trapezoid; wedge-shaped 
E) There is no mismatched pair. 
A) lunate; comma-shaped 
B) triquetrum; column-shaped 
C) pisiform; pea-shaped 
D) trapezoid; wedge-shaped 
E) There is no mismatched pair.

Question 9

Compared to the male pelvis,the female pelvis

Accepted Answer

A) is larger. 
B) is heavier. 
C) has a greater angle inferior to the pubic symphysis. 
D) has a thicker ischial tuberosity. 
E) has deep acetabula. 
A) is larger. 
B) is heavier. 
C) has a greater angle inferior to the pubic symphysis. 
D) has a thicker ischial tuberosity. 
E) has deep acetabula.

Question 10

The medial border of the fibula is bound to the ________ by the interosseous membrane.

Accepted Answer

A) femur 
B) tibia 
C) patella 
D) navicular 
E) femur and the tibia 
A) femur 
B) tibia 
C) patella 
D) navicular 
E) femur and the tibia

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) olecranon process 
B) medial epicondyle 
C) lateral epicondyle 
D) greater tubercle 
E) trochlea 
A) olecranon process 
B) medial epicondyle 
C) lateral epicondyle 
D) greater tubercle 
E) trochlea

Question 12

The medial end of the clavicle is also known as the ________ end.

Accepted Answer

A) acromial 
B) sternal 
C) coracoidal 
D) manubrial 
E) scapular 
A) acromial 
B) sternal 
C) coracoidal 
D) manubrial 
E) scapular

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A) humerus and ulna 
B) scapula and humerus 
C) clavicle and scapula 
D) clavicle and humerus 
E) clavicle and sternum 
A) humerus and ulna 
B) scapula and humerus 
C) clavicle and scapula 
D) clavicle and humerus 
E) clavicle and sternum

Question 14

The most lateral bone in the proximal row of the carpal bones is the

Accepted Answer

A) scaphoid. 
B) lunate. 
C) pisiform. 
D) hamate. 
E) triquetrum. 
A) scaphoid. 
B) lunate. 
C) pisiform. 
D) hamate. 
E) triquetrum.

Question 15

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 16

Two prominent features of the clavicle are the conoid tubercle at the lateral end and the ________ tuberosity at the medial end.

Accepted Answer

A) costal 
B) sternal 
C) acromial 
D) deltoid 
E) scapular 
A) costal 
B) sternal 
C) acromial 
D) deltoid 
E) scapular

Question 17

Which of the following 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.

Question 18

Which of the following 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 19

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

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A) medial epicondyle 
B) lateral epicondyle 
C) greater tubercle 
D) olecranon fossa 
E) capitulum 
A) medial epicondyle 
B) lateral epicondyle 
C) greater tubercle 
D) olecranon fossa 
E) capitulum

Exam 8: The Appendicular Skeleton

Describe the pelvic adaptations to childbearing in the female.

Figure 8-4 Bones of the Ankle and Foot Use Figure 8-4 to answer the following questions: -Identify the bones named for their wedge shape.

Each hand has ________ phalangeal bones.

Which of the following is not a tarsal bone?

The ligament that surrounds the ________ attaches to the tibial tuberosity.

The linea aspera is located on the

The trochlea is located on the

Identify the mismatched pair.

Compared to the male pelvis,the female pelvis

The medial border of the fibula is bound to the ________ by the interosseous membrane.

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

The medial end of the clavicle is also known as the ________ end.

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

The most lateral bone in the proximal row of the carpal bones is the

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

Two prominent features of the clavicle are the conoid tubercle at the lateral end and the ________ tuberosity at the medial end.

Which of the following surface features occur on the ulna?

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

The tarsus contains ________ bones.

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

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

Joints

Muscle Tissue

The Muscular System

Neural 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

Metabolism and Energetics

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Fluid, electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance

The Reproductive System

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