Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

The shin is also known as the

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

What structure is associated with the elbow?

Accepted Answer

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 8

The broad superior end of the patella is called the ___.

Accepted Answer

A)  articular facet 
B)  apex 
C)  linea aspera 
D)  base 
E)  fovea capitis

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

How are the carpal bones arranged?

Accepted Answer

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 11

Identify the structures that articulate with the condyles of the femur to form the tibiofemoral joint.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

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

Question 13

Which of the following tarsal bones is most lateral?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Which of the following bones articulates with the radius?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

The hip joint is comprised of the

Accepted Answer

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 17

The coxal bones articulate posteriorly at a joint called:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

In the diagram of the hand, where is the lunate bone?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

Which of the following is true?

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

Question 20

The capitulum ___.

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 8: The Appendicular Skeleton