Question 1

What is the function of the interosseous membrane between the ulna and radius?

Accepted Answer

A) Joins the shafts of two bones 
B) Tendon attachment 
C) Site of bone repair 
D) Both site of tendon attachment and bone repair 
E) None of these choices are correct. 
A) Joins the shafts of two bones 
B) Tendon attachment 
C) Site of bone repair 
D) Both site of tendon attachment and bone repair 
E) None of these choices are correct. A

Question 2

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. B

Question 3

In the diagram of the femur,where is the medial condyle?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Which part of the clavicle articulates with the manubrium?

Accepted Answer

A) A 
B) B 
C) C 
D) D 
E) None of these choices are correct. 
A) A 
B) B 
C) C 
D) D 
E) None of these choices are correct.

Question 5

Which of the following carpal bones is named for its large hook-shaped projection on its anterior surface?

Accepted Answer

A) Lunate 
B) Scaphoid 
C) Triquetrum 
D) Hamate 
E) Pisiform 
A) Lunate 
B) Scaphoid 
C) Triquetrum 
D) Hamate 
E) Pisiform

Question 6

Which bone develops in the tendon of the quadriceps femoris muscle and protects the knee joint?

Accepted Answer

A) Ischium 
B) Ilium 
C) Pubis 
D) Patella 
E) Femur 
A) Ischium 
B) Ilium 
C) Pubis 
D) Patella 
E) Femur

Question 7

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 8

This is the thick edge of the scapula that is closer to the arm.

Accepted Answer

A) Axillary border 
B) Medial border 
C) Infraspinous fossa 
D) Coracoid process 
E) Acromion 
A) Axillary border 
B) Medial border 
C) Infraspinous fossa 
D) Coracoid process 
E) Acromion

Question 9

Which of the labeled structures in the diagram serve as attachment sites for tendons of the shoulder muscles?

Accepted Answer

A) A,B 
B) B,C,D 
C) A,B,C, 
D) A,B,C,D 
E) A,C,D,E 
A) A,B 
B) B,C,D 
C) A,B,C, 
D) A,B,C,D 
E) A,C,D,E

Question 10

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 11

Which labeled bone in the diagram of the foot is the only bone of the foot that articulates with the fibula and tibia?

Accepted Answer

A) A 
B) B 
C) C 
D) D 
E) E 
A) A 
B) B 
C) C 
D) D 
E) E

Question 12

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 13

In the diagram of the ulna and radius,where is the styloid process of the radius?

Accepted Answer

A) A 
B) B 
C) E 
D) F 
E) None of these choices are correct. 
A) A 
B) B 
C) E 
D) F 
E) None of these choices are correct.

Question 14

The medial and lateral condyles of the femur fit into what part of the patella?

Accepted Answer

A) Articular facets 
B) Base of the patella 
C) Tibiofemoral crest 
D) Apex of the patella 
E) None of these choices are correct. 
A) Articular facets 
B) Base of the patella 
C) Tibiofemoral crest 
D) Apex of the patella 
E) None of these choices are correct.

Question 15

Which of the following statements is TRUE with regard to the human hand?

Accepted Answer

A) There are 5 carpals,8 metacarpals and 14 phalanges. 
B) There are 8 carpals,6 metacarpals and 14 phalanges 
C) There are 8 carpals,5 metacarpals and 15 phalanges 
D) There are 8 carpals,5 metacarpals and 14 phalanges 
E) There are 5 carpals,8 metacarpals and 14 phalanges 
A) There are 5 carpals,8 metacarpals and 14 phalanges. 
B) There are 8 carpals,6 metacarpals and 14 phalanges 
C) There are 8 carpals,5 metacarpals and 15 phalanges 
D) There are 8 carpals,5 metacarpals and 14 phalanges 
E) There are 5 carpals,8 metacarpals and 14 phalanges

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

The glenohumeral joint is formed by articulation of the

Accepted Answer

A) humerus,radius and ulna. 
B) humerus and radius. 
C) humerus and clavicle. 
D) humerus and ulna. 
E) humerus and scapula. 
A) humerus,radius and ulna. 
B) humerus and radius. 
C) humerus and clavicle. 
D) humerus and ulna. 
E) humerus and scapula.

Question 18

In the diagram of the tibia and fibula,where is the tibial tuberosity?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

Which site labeled on the diagram is considered the weakest point of the clavicle?

Accepted Answer

A) A 
B) B 
C) C 
D) D 
E) None of these choices are correct. 
A) A 
B) B 
C) C 
D) D 
E) None of these choices are correct.

Question 20

In the diagram of the ulna and radius,where is the radial tuberosity?

Accepted Answer

A) A 
B) B 
C) E 
D) F 
E) None of these choices are correct. 
A) A 
B) B 
C) E 
D) F 
E) None of these choices are correct.

Exam 8: The Skeletal System: the Appendicular Skeleton

What is the function of the interosseous membrane between the ulna and radius?

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

In the diagram of the femur,where is the medial condyle?

Which part of the clavicle articulates with the manubrium?

Which of the following carpal bones is named for its large hook-shaped projection on its anterior surface?

Which bone develops in the tendon of the quadriceps femoris muscle and protects the knee joint?

Each lower limb has

This is the thick edge of the scapula that is closer to the arm.

Which of the labeled structures in the diagram serve as attachment sites for tendons of the shoulder muscles?

Which of the following bones articulates with the scapula?

Which labeled bone in the diagram of the foot is the only bone of the foot that articulates with the fibula and tibia?

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

In the diagram of the ulna and radius,where is the styloid process of the radius?

The medial and lateral condyles of the femur fit into what part of the patella?

Which of the following statements is TRUE with regard to the human hand?

During embryonic and fetal develop,most skeletal tissues arise from

The glenohumeral joint is formed by articulation of the

In the diagram of the tibia and fibula,where is the tibial tuberosity?

Which site labeled on the diagram is considered the weakest point of the clavicle?

In the diagram of the ulna and radius,where is the radial tuberosity?

An Introduction to the Human Body

The Chemical Level of Organization

The Cellular Level of Organization

The Tissue Level of Organization

The Integumentary System Unit Ii: Principles of Support and Movement

The Skeletal System: Bone Tissue

The Skeletal System: the Axial Skeleton

Joints

Muscle Tissue

The Muscular System Unit Iii: Control Systems of the Human Body

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 Unit Iv: Maintenance of the Human Body

The Cardiovascular System: the Blood

The Cardiovascular System: the Heart

The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Hemodynamics

The Lymphatic System, Nonspecific Resistance to Disease, and Immunity

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System

Metabolism

The Urinary System

Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Homeostasis Unit V: Continuity

The Reproductive Systems

Development and Inheritance

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