Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) medial malleolus. 
B) anterior crest. 
C) tibial tuberosity. 
D) articular facet. 
E) anterior margin. 
A) medial malleolus. 
B) anterior crest. 
C) tibial tuberosity. 
D) articular facet. 
E) anterior margin.

Question 2

The clavicle articulates with the

Accepted Answer

A) coracoid process and the humerus. 
B) glenoid cavity and scapular spine. 
C) acromial and coracoid processes. 
D) manubrium and xiphoid process. 
E) acromial process and the manubrium. 
A) coracoid process and the humerus. 
B) glenoid cavity and scapular spine. 
C) acromial and coracoid processes. 
D) manubrium and xiphoid process. 
E) acromial process and the manubrium.

Question 3

The bones that form the palm are the

Accepted Answer

A) carpals. 
B) tarsals. 
C) metacarpals. 
D) metatarsals. 
E) phalanges. 
A) carpals. 
B) tarsals. 
C) metacarpals. 
D) metatarsals. 
E) phalanges.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A) greater trochanter 
B) lesser trochanter 
C) head 
D) lateral epicondyle 
E) lateral condyle 
A) greater trochanter 
B) lesser trochanter 
C) head 
D) lateral epicondyle 
E) lateral condyle

Question 5

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 6

The talus contacts the

Accepted Answer

A) calcaneus. 
B) navicular bone. 
C) tibia. 
D) calcaneus and navicular bones. 
E) tibia,calcaneus,and navicular bones. 
A) calcaneus. 
B) navicular bone. 
C) tibia. 
D) calcaneus and navicular bones. 
E) tibia,calcaneus,and navicular bones.

Question 7

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

Question 8

Which of the following is/are not located outside the carpal tunnel?

Accepted Answer

A) median nerve 
B) tendons 
C) lunate bone 
D) scaphoid bone 
E) pisiform bone 
A) median nerve 
B) tendons 
C) lunate bone 
D) scaphoid bone 
E) pisiform bone

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) It is impossible to determine based on this information. 
A) a young male. 
B) a young female. 
C) an elderly male. 
D) an elderly female. 
E) It is impossible to determine based on this information.

Question 11

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 12

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

Accepted Answer

A) greater trochanter 
B) linea aspera 
C) head 
D) lateral epicondyle 
E) lateral condyle 
A) greater trochanter 
B) linea aspera 
C) head 
D) lateral epicondyle 
E) lateral condyle

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A) tibia,talus,and calcaneus. 
B) talus and proximal metatarsals. 
C) calcaneus and talus. 
D) talus and cuneiforms. 
E) calcaneus and proximal metatarsals. 
A) tibia,talus,and calcaneus. 
B) talus and proximal metatarsals. 
C) calcaneus and talus. 
D) talus and cuneiforms. 
E) calcaneus and proximal metatarsals.

Question 14

The hand has 15 phalangeal bones; the foot has 14 phalangeal bones.

Accepted Answer

A) The first statement is true but the second statement is false. 
B) The first statement is false but the second statement is true. 
C) The first statement is true and the second statement is true. 
D) The first statement is false and the second statement is false. 
E) There is too much anatomical variability to be sure. 
A) The first statement is true but the second statement is false. 
B) The first statement is false but the second statement is true. 
C) The first statement is true and the second statement is true. 
D) The first statement is false and the second statement is false. 
E) There is too much anatomical variability to be sure.

Question 15

The ________ are S-shaped bones that articulate lateral to the jugular notch.

Accepted Answer

A) rib pairs 1 and 2 
B) manubria 
C) coracoid processes 
D) clavicles 
E) acromial processes 
A) rib pairs 1 and 2 
B) manubria 
C) coracoid processes 
D) clavicles 
E) acromial processes

Question 16

Figure 8-3 The Femur
Use Figure 8-3 to answer the following questions:
-Identify the structure labeled "12."

Accepted Answer

A) greater trochanter 
B) linea aspera 
C) head 
D) lateral epicondyle 
E) lateral condyle 
A) greater trochanter 
B) linea aspera 
C) head 
D) lateral epicondyle 
E) lateral condyle

Question 17

The bones that form the fingers are the

Accepted Answer

A) carpals. 
B) tarsals. 
C) metacarpals. 
D) metatarsals. 
E) phalanges. 
A) carpals. 
B) tarsals. 
C) metacarpals. 
D) metatarsals. 
E) phalanges.

Question 18

The girdles of the appendicular skeleton support the bones of the

Accepted Answer

A) shoulder. 
B) hip. 
C) thoracic cage. 
D) limbs. 
E) vertebrae. 
A) shoulder. 
B) hip. 
C) thoracic cage. 
D) limbs. 
E) vertebrae.

Question 19

Figure 8-4 Bones of the Ankle and Foot
Use Figure 8-4 to answer the following questions:
-On which bone does the tibia press?

Accepted Answer

A) 1 
B) 7 
C) 9 
D) 2 
E) 3 
A) 1 
B) 7 
C) 9 
D) 2 
E) 3

Question 20

Figure 8-1 The Scapula
Use Figure 8-1 to answer the following questions:
-Which structure is the acromion?

Accepted Answer

A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 3 
D) 4 
E) 5 
A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 3 
D) 4 
E) 5

Exam 8: The Appendicular Skeleton

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

The clavicle articulates with the

The bones that form the palm are the

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

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

The talus contacts the

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

Which of the following is/are not located outside the carpal tunnel?

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

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

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

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

The hand has 15 phalangeal bones; the foot has 14 phalangeal bones.

The ________ are S-shaped bones that articulate lateral to the jugular notch.

Figure 8-3 The Femur Use Figure 8-3 to answer the following questions: -Identify the structure labeled "12."

The bones that form the fingers are the

The girdles of the appendicular skeleton support the bones of the

Figure 8-4 Bones of the Ankle and Foot Use Figure 8-4 to answer the following questions: -On which bone does the tibia press?

Figure 8-1 The Scapula Use Figure 8-1 to answer the following questions: -Which structure is the acromion?

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

The Urinary System

Fluid, electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance

The Reproductive System

Development and Inheritance

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