Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

Figure 8-3 The Femur
Use Figure 8-3 to answer the following questions:
-Identify the diaphysis of the femur.

Accepted Answer

A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 3 
D) 5 
E) 7 
A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 3 
D) 5 
E) 7

Question 3

The medial malleolus is located on the

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

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 calcaneal 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 calcaneal 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

Question 5

The condyle of the humerus consists of the

Accepted Answer

A) medial and lateral epicondyles. 
B) trochlea and olecranon fossa. 
C) capitulum and trochlea. 
D) head and neck. 
E) capitulum and coronoid process. 
A) medial and lateral epicondyles. 
B) trochlea and olecranon fossa. 
C) capitulum and trochlea. 
D) head and neck. 
E) capitulum and coronoid process.

Question 6

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 7

Your friend has just taken up running and is complaining of pain as he rubs the dorsal regions of his feet.As an astute anatomy and physiology student provide your friend with an explanation for his current condition.

Accepted Answer

Your friend most likely suffers from str

Question 8

Which of the following is not an upper limb bone?

Accepted Answer

A) ulna 
B) radius 
C) humerus 
D) metatarsals 
E) carpals 
A) ulna 
B) radius 
C) humerus 
D) metatarsals 
E) carpals

Question 9

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 10

Another name for the first toe is

Accepted Answer

A) hallux. 
B) pollex. 
C) hyoid. 
D) lateral cuneiform. 
E) phalanx. 
A) hallux. 
B) pollex. 
C) hyoid. 
D) lateral cuneiform. 
E) phalanx.

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 head of the humerus articulates with the

Accepted Answer

A) trochlear notch. 
B) glenoid cavity. 
C) acetabulum. 
D) carpal bones. 
E) coxal bone. 
A) trochlear notch. 
B) glenoid cavity. 
C) acetabulum. 
D) carpal bones. 
E) coxal bone.

Question 13

The pubic and ischial rami encircle the

Accepted Answer

A) pubic symphysis. 
B) lesser sciatic notch. 
C) greater sciatic notch. 
D) obturator foramen. 
E) acetabulum. 
A) pubic symphysis. 
B) lesser sciatic notch. 
C) greater sciatic notch. 
D) obturator foramen. 
E) acetabulum.

Question 14

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 15

Figure 8-4 Bones of the Ankle and Foot
Use Figure 8-4 to answer the following questions:
-Identify the bone labeled "7."

Accepted Answer

A) cuboid 
B) cuneiform I 
C) navicular 
D) talus 
E) calcaneus 
A) cuboid 
B) cuneiform I 
C) navicular 
D) talus 
E) calcaneus

Exam 8: The Appendicular Skeleton

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

Figure 8-3 The Femur Use Figure 8-3 to answer the following questions: -Identify the diaphysis of the femur.

The medial malleolus is located on the

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?

The condyle of the humerus consists of the

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

Your friend has just taken up running and is complaining of pain as he rubs the dorsal regions of his feet.As an astute anatomy and physiology student provide your friend with an explanation for his current condition.

Which of the following is not an upper limb bone?

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

Another name for the first toe is

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

The head of the humerus articulates with the

The pubic and ischial rami encircle the

The distal end of the tibia articulates with the

Figure 8-4 Bones of the Ankle and Foot Use Figure 8-4 to answer the following questions: -Identify the bone labeled "7."

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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