Question 1

The carpometacarpal joint consists of the

Accepted Answer

A) base of metacarpal bones and distal row of carpal bones. 
B) base of metacarpal bones and proximal row of carpal bones. 
C) head of metacarpal bones and distal row of carpal bones. 
D) head of metacarpal bones and proximal row of carpal bones. 
E) None of these choices are correct. 
A) base of metacarpal bones and distal row of carpal bones. 
B) base of metacarpal bones and proximal row of carpal bones. 
C) head of metacarpal bones and distal row of carpal bones. 
D) head of metacarpal bones and proximal row of carpal bones. 
E) None of these choices are correct. A

Question 2

The medial and lateral epicondyles are found on the distal end of the humerus and are used for

Accepted Answer

A) formation of the elbow joint. 
B) tendon attachment. 
C) passage of nerves and blood vessels through the bone into the marrow cavity. 
D) Both formation of the elbow joint and tendon attachment. 
E) All of these choices are correct. 
A) formation of the elbow joint. 
B) tendon attachment. 
C) passage of nerves and blood vessels through the bone into the marrow cavity. 
D) Both formation of the elbow joint and tendon attachment. 
E) All of these choices are correct. B

Question 3

The boundary between the true pelvis and the false pelvis is the

Accepted Answer

A) pelvic axis. 
B) pubic symphysis. 
C) pelvic outlet. 
D) pelvic brim. 
E) pectineal line. 
A) pelvic axis. 
B) pubic symphysis. 
C) pelvic outlet. 
D) pelvic brim. 
E) pectineal line. D

Question 4

Which of the following is a common condition experienced by runners,which is caused by the kneecap tracking laterally as well as inferiorly and superiorly.

Accepted Answer

A) patellofemoral stress syndrome 
B) metatarsal microfracture 
C) genu valgum (knock-knee) 
D) hallux valgus 
E) plantar fasciitis 
A) patellofemoral stress syndrome 
B) metatarsal microfracture 
C) genu valgum (knock-knee) 
D) hallux valgus 
E) plantar fasciitis

Question 5

In the diagram,which of the labeled structures on the femur serve as points of attachment for the tendons of thigh and buttocks muscles?

Accepted Answer

A) A,B 
B) A,B,C 
C) A,D 
D) A,B,M 
E) D,M,L 
A) A,B 
B) A,B,C 
C) A,D 
D) A,B,M 
E) D,M,L

Question 6

The radius is to the___________,as the ____________is to the femur.

Accepted Answer

A) ulna;tibia 
B) humerus;tibia 
C) fibula;humerus 
D) tibia;humerus 
E) femur;ulna 
A) ulna;tibia 
B) humerus;tibia 
C) fibula;humerus 
D) tibia;humerus 
E) femur;ulna

Question 7

Which process on the femur serves as an attachment point for tendons of several thigh muscles?

Accepted Answer

A) gluteal tuberosity 
B) linea aspera 
C) medial epicondyle 
D) Both gluteal tuberosity and linea aspera 
E) Both linea aspera and medial epicondyle 
A) gluteal tuberosity 
B) linea aspera 
C) medial epicondyle 
D) Both gluteal tuberosity and linea aspera 
E) Both linea aspera and medial epicondyle

Question 8

Which of the following is a condition where the foot is twisted inferiorly and medially,and the angle of the arch is increased?

Accepted Answer

A) patellofemoral stress syndrome 
B) bunions 
C) flatfoot 
D) clawfoot 
E) clubfoot 
A) patellofemoral stress syndrome 
B) bunions 
C) flatfoot 
D) clawfoot 
E) clubfoot

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a way that the skeletal system contributes to homeostasis?

Accepted Answer

A) provides support and protection for internal organs 
B) stores and releases sodium ions 
C) houses blood forming tissue 
D) protects the brain and spinal cord 
E) serves as attachment and leverage points for muscles 
A) provides support and protection for internal organs 
B) stores and releases sodium ions 
C) houses blood forming tissue 
D) protects the brain and spinal cord 
E) serves as attachment and leverage points for muscles

Question 10

Name the bones that are included in each upper limb.

Accepted Answer

30 bones;humerus,uln

Question 11

Which of the following bones articulates with the scapula?

Accepted Answer

A) thoracic vertebra 
B) humerus 
C) sacrum 
D) tibia 
E) sternum 
A) thoracic vertebra 
B) humerus 
C) sacrum 
D) tibia 
E) sternum

Question 12

Each lower limb has

Accepted Answer

A) 30 bones found in 3 locations. 
B) 30 bones found in 4 locations. 
C) 32 bones found in 3 locations. 
D) 32 bones found in 4 locations. 
E) 34 bones found in 4 locations. 
A) 30 bones found in 3 locations. 
B) 30 bones found in 4 locations. 
C) 32 bones found in 3 locations. 
D) 32 bones found in 4 locations. 
E) 34 bones found in 4 locations.

Question 13

Which sesamoid bone develops in the tendon of the quadriceps femoris muscle and articulates with medial and lateral condyles of femur?

Accepted Answer

A) ischium 
B) ilium 
C) pubis 
D) patella 
E) fibula 
A) ischium 
B) ilium 
C) pubis 
D) patella 
E) fibula

Question 14

In the diagram,where is the trochlea?

Accepted Answer

A) B 
B) C 
C) D 
D) E 
E) Not labeled on the diagram. 
A) B 
B) C 
C) D 
D) E 
E) Not labeled on the diagram.

Question 15

In the diagram of the wrist and hand,where is the capitate bone?

Accepted Answer

A) D 
B) E 
C) F 
D) G 
E) H 
A) D 
B) E 
C) F 
D) G 
E) H

Question 16

During embryonic and fetal develop,most skeletal tissues arise from

Accepted Answer

A) the neurocranium. 
B) the notochord. 
C) mesenchymal cells. 
D) endoderm. 
E) none of these choices are correct. 
A) the neurocranium. 
B) the notochord. 
C) mesenchymal cells. 
D) endoderm. 
E) none of these choices are correct.

Question 17

Which of the following bones is the anterior bone that articulates with the manubrium of the sternum at the sternoclavicular joint?

Accepted Answer

A) scapula 
B) clavicle 
C) xiphoid 
D) rib 
E) thoracic vertebra 
A) scapula 
B) clavicle 
C) xiphoid 
D) rib 
E) thoracic vertebra

Question 18

The lateral malleolus is found on the distal end of what bone?

Accepted Answer

A) tibia 
B) fibula 
C) talus 
D) metatarsals 
E) femur 
A) tibia 
B) fibula 
C) talus 
D) metatarsals 
E) femur

Question 19

Which of following bones is NOT a tarsal bone?

Accepted Answer

A) talus 
B) calcaneus 
C) navicular 
D) cuneiform 
E) capitate 
A) talus 
B) calcaneus 
C) navicular 
D) cuneiform 
E) capitate

Question 20

Damage to the talus would cause…

Accepted Answer

A) achilles tendinitis. 
B) bunions. 
C) inability to perform weight bearing activities. 
D) flatfeet. 
E) claw foot. 
A) achilles tendinitis. 
B) bunions. 
C) inability to perform weight bearing activities. 
D) flatfeet. 
E) claw foot.

Exam 8: The Skeletal System: The Appendicular Skeleton

The carpometacarpal joint consists of the

The medial and lateral epicondyles are found on the distal end of the humerus and are used for

The boundary between the true pelvis and the false pelvis is the

Which of the following is a common condition experienced by runners,which is caused by the kneecap tracking laterally as well as inferiorly and superiorly.

In the diagram,which of the labeled structures on the femur serve as points of attachment for the tendons of thigh and buttocks muscles?

The radius is to the___________,as the ____________is to the femur.

Which process on the femur serves as an attachment point for tendons of several thigh muscles?

Which of the following is a condition where the foot is twisted inferiorly and medially,and the angle of the arch is increased?

Which of the following is NOT a way that the skeletal system contributes to homeostasis?

Name the bones that are included in each upper limb.

Which of the following bones articulates with the scapula?

Each lower limb has

Which sesamoid bone develops in the tendon of the quadriceps femoris muscle and articulates with medial and lateral condyles of femur?

In the diagram,where is the trochlea?

In the diagram of the wrist and hand,where is the capitate bone?

During embryonic and fetal develop,most skeletal tissues arise from

Which of the following bones is the anterior bone that articulates with the manubrium of the sternum at the sternoclavicular joint?

The lateral malleolus is found on the distal end of what bone?

Which of following bones is NOT a tarsal bone?

Damage to the talus would cause…

An Introduction to the Human Body

The Chemical Level of Organization

The Cellular Level of Organization

The Tissue Level of Organization

The Integumentary System

The Skeletal System: Bone Tissue

The Skeletal System: the Axial Skeleton

Joints

Muscular Tissue

The Muscular System

Nervous Tissue

The Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves

The Brain and Cranial Nerves

The Autonomic Nervous System

Sensory, Motor, and Integrative Systems

The Special Senses

The Endocrine System

The Cardiovascular System: the Blood

The Cardiovascular System: the Heart

The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Hemodynamics

The Lymphatic System and Immunity

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System

Metabolism and Nutrition

The Urinary System

Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acidbase Homeostasis

The Reproductive Systems

Development and Inheritance

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The radius is to the_,as the __is to the femur.