Deck 8: The Appendicular Skeleton

Question 1

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

A)glenoid cavity
B)acetabulum
C)scapular cavity
D)scapular notch
E)rotator cup

Answer 1

A

Question 2

The scapula is roughly triangular in shape.Which of the following are correct terms for the borders?

A)superior,medial,and lateral borders
B)dorsal and costal borders
C)anterior and posterior borders
D)scapular and clavicular borders
E)pectoral borders

Answer 2

A

Question 3

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

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.

Answer 3

B

Question 4

The three sides of this bone form a broad triangle.

A)radius
B)clavicle
C)vertebra
D)sternum
E)scapula

Question 5

The depression on the posterior surface at the distal end of the humerus is the

A)olecranon fossa.
B)coronoid fossa.
C)radial fossa.
D)intertubercular groove.
E)radial groove.

Question 6

The clavicle articulates with the scapula

A)distally with the coracoid process.
B)distally with the glenoid cavity.
C)distally with the acromion.
D)distally with the manubrium.
E)proximally with the coracoid cavity.

Question 7

Which of these is most commonly fractured in a fall?

A)radius
B)scapula
C)clavicle
D)navicular
E)glenoid cavity

Question 8

The glenohumeral joint,or shoulder joint,is an articulation between which two bones?

A)humerus and ulna
B)scapula and humerus
C)clavicle and scapula
D)clavicle and humerus
E)clavicle and sternum

Question 9

Which of these constitutes the pectoral girdle?

A)clavicles only
B)clavicles and scapulae
C)clavicles,scapulae,and humerus
D)clavicles,scapulae,humerus,radius,and ulna
E)clavicle,scapula,humerus,radius,ulna,and carpal bones

Question 10

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

A)medial end of scapula
B)medial end of clavicle
C)lateral end of scapula
D)lateral end of clavicle
E)xiphoid process

Question 11

Which of these features is located near the proximal end of the humerus?

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

Question 12

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

A)spine
B)scapular process
C)acromion
D)coracoid process
E)scapular notch

Question 13

Which of these adapts the pectoral girdle to a wide range of movement?

A)heavy bones
B)relatively weak joints
C)tough ligaments and tendons
D)strong joint between scapula and ribs
E)flexible sternum

Question 14

Which of the following is not a component of the appendicular skeleton?

A)scapula
B)coxal bone
C)femur
D)sternum
E)humerus

Question 15

Figure 8-1 The Scapula
Use Figure 8-1 to answer the following questions:
Identify the structure labeled "7."

A)acromion
B)scapular process
C)spine
D)coracoid process
E)scapular notch

Question 16

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

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

Question 17

The clavicle articulates with the

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 18

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

A)scapula
B)tibia
C)sacrum
D)coxal bones
E)metacarpals

Question 19

Figure 8-1 The Scapula
Use Figure 8-1 to answer the following questions:
What bone articulates on the structure labeled "2"?

A)femur
B)clavicle
C)humerus
D)manubrium
E)radius

Question 20

The head of the humerus articulates with the

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

Question 21

The condyle of the humerus consists of the

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

Question 22

The carpus contains ________ bones.

A)4
B)5
C)6
D)7
E)8

Question 23

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

A)distal
B)proximal
C)medial
D)superior
E)lateral

Question 24

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

A)foot
B)forearm
C)wrist
D)hand
E)ankle

Question 25

There are ________ carpal bones located in the wrist,which form ________ rows of bones in the wrist.

A)2; 8
B)10; 3
C)4; 2
D)8; 2
E)6; 2

Question 26

Figure 8-2 The Humerus
Use Figure 8-2 to answer the following questions:
Identify the place where the humerus often fractures.

A)1
B)2
C)5
D)6
E)7

Question 27

The bones that give the hand a wide range of motion are the

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

Question 28

The head of the radius articulates with the

A)trochlea.
B)capitulum.
C)carpals.
D)olecranon process.
E)styloid process.

Question 29

Figure 8-2 The Humerus
Use Figure 8-2 to answer the following questions:
Which structure articulates with the glenoid cavity?

A)3
B)4
C)5
D)6
E)7

Question 30

Figure 8-2 The Humerus
Use Figure 8-2 to answer the following questions:
Identify the structure labeled "9."

A)olecranon process
B)medial epicondyle
C)lateral epicondyle
D)greater tubercle
E)trochlea

Question 31

Which of the following is not an upper limb bone?

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

Question 32

The bones that form the fingers are the

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

Question 33

The rough surface feature present along the lateral border of the shaft of the humerus is the

A)radial groove.
B)medial epicondyle.
C)lateral epicondyle.
D)deltoid tuberosity.
E)coronoid process.

Question 34

Which of these surface features occur on the ulna?

A)olecranon
B)styloid process
C)trochlear notch
D)radial notch
E)All of the answers are correct.

Question 35

The hand has ________ wrist and ________ palm bones.

A)5; 5
B)10; 5
C)8; 4
D)8; 5
E)4; 5

Question 36

The bones that form the palm are the

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

Question 37

Each hand has ________ phalangeal bones.

A)15
B)20
C)14
D)18
E)10

Question 38

Figure 8-2 The Humerus
Use Figure 8-2 to answer the following questions:
When the arm is straight,which structure accepts the olecranon?

A)1
B)3
C)4
D)8
E)9

Question 39

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

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

Question 40

The ________ of the radius helps stabilize the wrist joint.

A)olecranon process
B)coronoid process
C)styloid process
D)radial tuberosity
E)capitulum

Question 41

The sacrum articulates with the

A)ilium.
B)ischium.
C)pubis.
D)ilium and ischium.
E)ischium and pubis.

Question 42

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

A)iliac spines
B)greater sciatic notch
C)gluteal lines
D)lesser sciatic notch
E)pubic symphysis

Question 43

The foot has ________ ankle bones and ________ bones in the sole.

A)5; 5
B)7; 5
C)8; 4
D)8; 5
E)4; 5

Question 44

The longest bone is the

A)coxal bone.
B)sternum.
C)humerus.
D)femur.
E)tibia.

Question 45

What bone articulates with the coxal bone at the acetabulum?

A)sacrum
B)femur
C)humerus
D)tibia
E)fibula

Question 46

Each coxal bone consists of the following three fused bones:

A)ulna,radius,and humerus
B)ilium,ischium,and pubis
C)femur,tibia,and fibula
D)hamate,capitate,and trapezium
E)femur,patella,and tibia

Question 47

A male has a ________ pelvic outlet when compared to the woman's pelvic outlet.

A)larger
B)longer
C)smaller
D)wider
E)deeper

Question 48

The pelvic organs are mostly found within the

A)ishial spine.
B)iliac fossa.
C)ishial fossa.
D)obturator foramen.
E)pubic symphysis.

Question 49

When seated,the weight of the body is borne by the

A)ischial tuberosities.
B)posterior inferior iliac spines.
C)iliac crests.
D)obturator foramina.
E)inferior rami of the pubis.

Question 50

The ilium,ischium,and pubis fuse into a single bone called the

A)patella.
B)pelvis.
C)pectoral girdle.
D)coccyx.
E)coxal bone.

Question 51

The superior border of the ilium that acts as a point of attachment for both ligaments and muscles is the

A)anterior iliac spine.
B)acetabulum.
C)posterior superior iliac spine.
D)iliac crest.
E)iliac notch.

Question 52

The coxal bone and sacrum combine to form the

A)pelvis.
B)pelvic girdle.
C)hips.
D)pectoral girdle.
E)pubic symphysis.

Question 53

Which of the following is not a part of the pelvis?

A)sacrum
B)coccyx
C)coxal bone
D)lumbar vertebrae
E)pubic symphysis

Question 54

The pubic and ischial rami encircle the

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

Question 55

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

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

Question 56

The longest and heaviest bone in the body is the

A)humerus.
B)femur.
C)tibia.
D)fibula.
E)coxal bone.

Question 57

Which of the following is the heel bone?

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

Question 58

The distal end of the tibia articulates with the

A)talus.
B)fibula.
C)patella.
D)calcaneus.
E)coxal bone.

Question 59

The greater sciatic notch is a feature on the

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

Question 60

The largest component of the coxal bone is the

A)pubis.
B)ischium.
C)ilium.
D)femur.
E)tibia.

Question 61

Another name for the first toe is

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

Question 62

The medial border of the fibula is bound to the ________ by the interosseous membrane.

A)femur
B)tibia
C)patella
D)navicular
E)femur and the tibia

Question 63

Compared to the hand,the foot

A)has more phalanges.
B)has fewer metatarsals than the hand has metacarpals.
C)has more tarsal bones than the hand has carpal bones.
D)contains arches that help distribute body weight.
E)has the same number of tarsal bones as the hand has carpal bones.

Question 64

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

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

Question 65

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

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

Question 66

Tom stumbles and injures his hallux.What part of his anatomy is injured?

A)his hand
B)his foot
C)his ankle
D)his knee
E)his hip

Question 67

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

A)distal ends of the metatarsals and calcaneus.
B)talus and proximal metatarsals.
C)calcaneus and talus.
D)talus and cuneiforms.
E)calcaneus and proximal metatarsals.

Question 68

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

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

Question 69

The patella slides in a groove on the femur called the

A)medial and lateral condyles.
B)interpatellar groove.
C)patellar surface.
D)femoral head.
E)patellar canal.

Question 70

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?

A)a loose Achilles 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 71

The Achilles tendon attaches to which anatomical structure?

A)cuboid bone
B)calcaneus
C)talus
D)lesser trochanter
E)patella.

Question 72

The linea aspera is located on the

A)humerus.
B)tibia.
C)ischium.
D)femur.
E)scapula.

Question 73

The talus contacts the

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

Question 74

The tarsus contains ________ bones.

A)4
B)5
C)6
D)7
E)8

Question 75

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

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

Question 76

Figure 8-3 The Femur
Use Figure 8-3 to answer the following questions:
Which structure articulates with the acetabulum?

A)1
B)2
C)4
D)5
E)9

Question 77

Which of the following is not a lower limb bone?

A)fibula
B)ulna
C)metatarsal
D)patella
E)femur

Question 78

The lateral malleolus is found on the

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

Question 79

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

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)too much anatomical variability to be sure

Question 80

The weight of the body is supported by the

A)distal metacarpals.
B)proximal metatarsals.
C)distal ends of the metatarsals.
D)calcaneus.
E)distal metacarpals and the calcaneus.