Deck 8: The Appendicular Skeleton

Question 1

What structure articulates with the glenoid cavity?

A) subscapular fossa
B) acromion
C) supraspinous fossa
D) spine
E) humerus

Answer 1

E

Question 2

Which of the following can be correctly described as anterior?

A) infraspinous fossa
B) supraspinous fossa
C) subscapular fossa
D) spine
E) none of these choices

Answer 2

C

Question 3

This bone articulates with the manubrium of the sternum at the sternoclavicular joint.

A) scapula
B) clavicle
C) xiphoid
D) sternum
E) acromion

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Which of the following is a carpal bone?

A) calcaneus
B) talus
C) navicular
D) cuboid
E) scaphoid

Question 5

Which of the following is a tarsal bone?

A) hamate
B) scaphoid
C) talus
D) trapezoid
E) capitate

Question 6

When in anatomical position, which landmark of the clavicle is located on the posterior and inferior surface of the lateral end of the bone?

A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D
E) None of these choices

Question 7

Which part of the clavicle articulates with the manubrium?

A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D
E) none of these choices

Question 8

A structure found on the humerus is the:

A) lateral malleolus
B) olecranon process
C) glenoid cavity
D) medial epicondyle
E) acromion

Question 9

Which of the following bones is a bone that contributes to a complete coxal bone?

A) ischium
B) cuboid
C) scaphoid
D) navicular
E) capitate

Question 10

The superior region of a coxal bone is formed by the:

A) pubis
B) clavicle
C) ilium
D) acetabulum
E) ishium

Question 11

Which is the only part of the clavicle that articulates with the acromion?

A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D
E) None of these choices

Question 12

Which of the following bones articulate with the coxal bones?

A) tibia
B) humerus
C) sacrum
D) radius and ulna
E) coccyx

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a feature or landmark found on a coxal bone?

A) obturator foramen
B) iliac crest
C) calcaneus
D) acetabulum
E) ischial spine

Question 14

Which of the following structures does NOT help form a morphological boundary between the false and the true pelves?

A) arcuate line
B) obturator foramen
C) sacral promontory
D) pubic crest
E) superior portion of the pubic symphysis

Question 15

Which of the following bones articulates with the radius?

A) trapezoid
B) hamate
C) pisiform
D) lunate
E) navicular

Question 16

Which scapular landmark can easily be palpated as the high point of the shoulder?

A) acromion
B) coracoid process
C) infraspinous fossa
D) conoid tubercle
E) glenoid cavity

Question 17

Which of the following choices best represents the bones that can be found in the crural region of the lower extremity?

A) the radius and the ulna
B) the coxal bone and femur
C) the tibia and fibula
D) the tarsal bones
E) the carpal bones

Question 18

A structure found on a scapula is the:

A) acromion
B) lateral malleolus
C) olecranon process
D) acetabulum
E) capitulum

Question 19

Which of the following markings of the scapula is best described as anterior?

A) spine
B) coracoid process
C) acromion
D) glenoid cavity
E) infraspinous fossa

Question 20

Which structure is more superior on the scapula?

A) infraspinous fossa
B) supraspinous fossa
C) acromion
D) subscapular fossa
E) scapular notch

Question 21

Which notch is found between the olecranon and coronoid processes?

A) ulnar notch
B) radial notch
C) olecranal notch
D) trochlear notch
E) epicondyle notch

Question 22

The glenohumeral joint includes ___.

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

Question 23

Which is the longer bone?

A) radius
B) distal phalanx of digit 2
C) clavicle
D) ulna
E) 1st rib

Question 24

Which of the following structures help form the carpal tunnel?

A) pisiform
B) trapezium
C) fibrous bands of fascia
D) both pisiform and trapezium
E) all of these choices

Question 25

The ulna and radius connect with each other at ___ sites.

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

Question 26

How are the carpal bones arranged?

A) 2 transverse rows of 5
B) 2 transverse rows of 3
C) 2 transverse rows of 4
D) 2 transverse rows of 2
E) randomly

Question 27

The distal end of the radius articulates with how many bones of the wrist?

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

Question 28

The deltoid tuberosity of the humerus is found:

A) at the distal end
B) at the proximal end
C) at the midpoint of the shaft
D) at the epiphyseal plate
E) none of these choices

Question 29

This is a spool shaped surface of the humerus medial to the capitulum that articulates with the ulna.

A) coronoid fossa
B) trochlea
C) medial epicondyle
D) lateral epicondyle
E) lesser tubercle

Question 30

The capitulum ___.

A) articulates with the head of radius
B) is a rounded knob on the lateral aspect of the humerus
C) is located on the proximal end of the humerus
D) is a rounded knob on the lateral aspect of the humerus that articulates with the head of radius
E) all of these choices

Question 31

The carpometacarpal joints consists of:

A) proximal end of metacarpal bone and distal end of carpal bone
B) proximal end of carpal bone and distal end of metacarpal bone
C) proximal end of metacarpal bone and lateral aspect of carpal bone
D) proximal end of carpal bone and proximal end of metacarpal bone
E) none of these choices

Question 32

This depression on the ulna is found lateral and inferior to the trochlear notch.

A) radial notch
B) elbow notch
C) proximal radioulnar joint
D) ulnar notch
E) styloid process

Question 33

Which of the following is true?

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 12 phalanges.
D) There are 8 carpals, 5 metacarpals and 14 phalanges.
E) There are 5 carpals, 8 metacarpals and 14 phalanges.

Question 34

Which of the following carpal bones is aligned with the 3^rd metacarpal?

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

Question 35

What structure is associated with the elbow?

A) acromion of the scapula
B) surgical neck of the humerus
C) olecranon process of ulna
D) lesser tubercle of the humerus
E) both acromion of the scapula and olecranon process of ulna

Question 36

Where does the biceps brachii muscle attach to the bones in the forearm?

A) radial tuberosity of the radius
B) styloid process of the radius
C) ulnar tuberosity of the radius
D) coronoid process of the ulna
E) none of these choices

Question 37

Which of the following is fully visible with the scapula in a lateral orientation?

A) coracoid process
B) glenoid cavity
C) acromion
D) lateral border
E) all of these choices

Question 38

The ___ is located on the proximal end of the humerus.

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

Question 39

The medial and lateral epicondyles are found on the distal end of the humerus and are sites of ___.

A) muscle attachment only
B) tendon attachment only
C) articulation with ulna and radius
D) both muscle and tendon attachment
E) articulation with the scapula

Question 40

The lesser tubercle of the humerus ___.

A) articulates with the ulna
B) articulates with the radius
C) is found in the glenohumeral joint
D) projects anteriorly
E) is located on the distal end of the bone

Question 41

A midsagittal section through the pelvic girdle would pass through which of the following structures?

A) acetabulum
B) ischial tuberosity
C) arcuate line
D) pubic symphysis
E) anterior superior iliac spine

Question 42

The hip joint is comprised of the

A) head of the femur.
B) glenoid cavity.
C) acetabulum.
D) both the head of the femur and the glenoid cavity.
E) both the head of the femur and the acetabulum.

Question 43

The female pelvis is ___.

A) wider
B) shallower
C) larger in the pelvic inlet
D) wider in the pelvic outlet
E) all of these choices

Question 44

The tibiofemoral joint includes

A) femoral condyles.
B) condyles of the tibia.
C) tibial facet of the fibula.
D) femoral condyles and condyles of the tibia.
E) femoral condyles, condyles of the tibia, and tibial facet of the fibula.

Question 45

What is the largest foramen in the human skeleton?

A) acetabulum
B) obturator foramen
C) vertebral foramen
D) foramen magnum
E) foramen rotundum

Question 46

Which structure of the femur serves as an attachment point for tendons?

A) gluteal tuberosity
B) linea aspera
C) greater trochanter
D) lesser trochanter
E) all of these choices

Question 47

Which is NOT a tarsal bone?

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

Question 48

The shin is also known as the

A) anterior border of tibia.
B) tibial tuberosity.
C) medial condyle.
D) tibiofemoral joint.
E) intercondylar eminence.

Question 49

What is the function of the pelvic girdle?

A) supports the vertebral column
B) serves as an attachment site for lower limbs
C) supports the pelvic viscera
D) all of these choices
E) none of these choices

Question 50

Which structure is found medially?

A) lesser trochanter
B) greater trochanter
C) scaphoid
D) radius
E) styloid process of radius

Question 51

The patellar surface of the femur articulates with which of the following structures?

A) articular facets of the patella
B) tibial plateau
C) medial meniscus
D) apex
E) talus

Question 52

The coxal bones articulate posteriorly at a joint called:

A) pubic symphysis
B) bony pelvis
C) pelvic girdle
D) acetabulum
E) sacroiliac joint

Question 53

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

A) tibia
B) fibula
C) tarsal
D) metatarsals
E) none of these choices

Question 54

What bone develops in the tendon of the quadriceps femoris muscles?

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

Question 55

The pelvic inlet ___.

A) is the inferior opening of the true pelvis
B) does not contain pelvic organs
C) begins anteriorly at the sacral promontory
D) is the superior opening of the true pelvis and begins posteriorly at the sacral promontory
E) contains the ovaries of the female

Question 56

Which of the following parts of the hipbone is most inferior?

A) ilium
B) pubis
C) ischium
D) acetabulum
E) anterior superior iliac spine

Question 57

The auricular surface of the coxal bones ___.

A) is a point of attachment for the coccyx
B) is a point of attachment for tendons of the iliacus muscles
C) articulates with the sacrum
D) is a point of attachment for the gluteal muscles
E) articulates with the femur

Question 58

Which of the following is NOT a tibial landmark?

A) intercondylar eminence
B) medial condyle
C) lateral malleolus
D) fibular notch
E) anterior border

Question 59

When articulated and in the anatomical position, the shaft of the femur is slightly angled

A) medially.
B) laterally.
C) anteriorly.
D) posteriorly.
E) it is not angled at all.

Question 60

This is bordered by the lumbar vertebrae posteriorly, the upper portion of the hip bones laterally and the abdominal wall anteriorly.

A) false pelvis
B) bony pelvis
C) true pelvis
D) birth canal
E) none of these choices

Question 61

Identify the supraspinous fossa in the diagram.

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

Question 62

Identify the coracoid process.

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

Question 63

Identify the spine of the posterior scapula.

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

Question 64

The coronoid fossa is labeled ___ in the diagram.

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

Question 65

Which of the following is NOT an ulnar landmark?

A) capitate
B) coronoid process
C) styloid process
D) olecranon
E) radial notch

Question 66

Which of the following is NOT a femoral landmark?

A) linea aspera
B) fovea capitus
C) acetabulum
D) lesser trochanter
E) gluteal tuberosity

Question 67

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

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

Question 68

Most of the tendons of the forearm muscles originate from this structure:

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

Question 69

In the diagram of the humerus, the olecranon fossa is labeled as ___.

A) A
B) B
C) C
D) F
E) None of these choices

Question 70

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

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

Question 71

Identify the attachment sites for tendons of the deep skeletal muscles of the forearm.

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

Question 72

Which of the following tarsal bones is most lateral?

A) navicular
B) talus
C) cuboid
D) intermediate cuneiform
E) lateral cuneiform

Question 73

In the diagram, which of the labeled structures serve as attachment sites for tendons of the shoulder muscles?

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

Question 74

Identify the structure that receives the head of the radius when the forearm is flexed.

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

Question 75

Which of the following bones and landmarks are INCORRECTLY paired?

A) humerus : trochlea
B) ulna : radial notch
C) radius : olecranon process
D) scapula : glenoid cavity
E) clavicle : acromial end

Question 76

In the diagram, where is the anatomical neck of the humerus?

A) D
B) E
C) F
D) G
E) None of these choices

Question 77

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

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

Question 78

Identify the trochlea.

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

Question 79

Identify the lateral epicondyle in the diagram.

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

Question 80

Which of the following bones and landmarks are INCORRECTLY paired?

A) tibia : intercondylar eminence
B) fibula : medial malleolus
C) femur : linea aspera
D) patella : apex
E) ischium : ischial tuberosity