Question 1

The projection at the proximal end of the ulna that forms the prominence of the elbow is the _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The projection at the proximal end of...

Question 2

Using the following directional terms, decide which structure of the scapula is being described: lateral to the spine; inferior to the acromion; posterior to the coracoid process; proximal to the head of the humerus.

Accepted Answer

A)  inferior angle 
B)  glenoid cavity 
C)  supraspinous fossa 
D)  acetabulum

Question 3

The fibula is a common source for bone grafting because the fibula

Accepted Answer

A)  is not a weight bearing bone. 
B)  has more nutrient arteries compare to other bones. 
C)  can undergo interstitial growth throughout an individuals lifetime. 
D)  undergoes intramembranous ossification.

Question 4

Which of the following is not a tarsal bone?

Accepted Answer

A)  navicular 
B)  hamate 
C)  cuboid 
D)  cuneiform

Question 5

The male skeleton, as compared to the female skeleton,

Accepted Answer

A)  has heavier bones. 
B)  has rougher, larger tuberosities and ridges. 
C)  has a heart-shaped pelvic inlet. 
D)  All of the choices are correct.

Question 6

The fibula, the lateral bone of the leg, is a weight-bearing bone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The ulna and radius each bear a _____ process at their distal ends.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ulna and radius each bear a...

Question 8

Using the following directional terms, decide which bone is being described: medial to metatarsal III; proximal to proximal phalanx; distal to second (intermediate) cuneiform.

Accepted Answer

A)  cuboid 
B)  lateral cuneiform 
C)  metatarsal II 
D)  metatarsal IV

Question 9

The posterior inferior portion of the hip (coxal) bone is the pubis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The capitulum of the humerus is lateral to the trochlea.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which structure separates the true pelvis from the false pelvis?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

The intertrochanteric line is near the proximal end of the femur, on the anterior surface.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The patellar surface, with which the patella articulates, is located on the _____ end of the _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  proximal, tibia 
B)  distal, tibia 
C)  proximal, femur 
D)  distal, femur

Question 14

The head of the ulna is on the distal end of the bone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The patella has an/is

Accepted Answer

A)  intercondylar fossa at the proximal end. 
B)  completely enclosed in a tendon. 
C)  intercondylar eminence at the distal end. 
D)  acetabulum.

Question 16

The cup-shaped depression formed by all three portions of the hip (coxal) bone is the _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  false pelvis 
B)  obturator foramen 
C)  acetabulum 
D)  glenoid cavity

Question 17

The ulna:

Accepted Answer

A)  has a radial notch on its lateral surface. 
B)  has a radial notch on its medial surface. 
C)  articulates with the metacarpals. 
D)  has an olecranon fossa on the anterior surface.

Question 18

The bony landmarks commonly referred to as "knuckles" are the

Accepted Answer

A)  bases of proximal phalanges. 
B)  heads of proximal phalanges. 
C)  bases of metacarpals. 
D)  heads of metacarpals.

Question 19

The _____ is the only bone of the foot to articulate with the tibia and the fibula.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The _____ is the only bone of...

Question 20

This is the _____ of the _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of This is the _____ of the _____....

Exam 8: The Skeletal System: the Appendicular Skeleton

The projection at the proximal end of the ulna that forms the prominence of the elbow is the _____.

Using the following directional terms, decide which structure of the scapula is being described: lateral to the spine; inferior to the acromion; posterior to the coracoid process; proximal to the head of the humerus.

The fibula is a common source for bone grafting because the fibula

Which of the following is not a tarsal bone?

The male skeleton, as compared to the female skeleton,

The fibula, the lateral bone of the leg, is a weight-bearing bone.

The ulna and radius each bear a _____ process at their distal ends.

Using the following directional terms, decide which bone is being described: medial to metatarsal III; proximal to proximal phalanx; distal to second (intermediate) cuneiform.

The posterior inferior portion of the hip (coxal) bone is the pubis.

The capitulum of the humerus is lateral to the trochlea.

Which structure separates the true pelvis from the false pelvis?

The intertrochanteric line is near the proximal end of the femur, on the anterior surface.

The patellar surface, with which the patella articulates, is located on the _ end of the _.

The head of the ulna is on the distal end of the bone.

The patella has an/is

The cup-shaped depression formed by all three portions of the hip (coxal) bone is the _____.

The ulna:

The bony landmarks commonly referred to as "knuckles" are the

The _____ is the only bone of the foot to articulate with the tibia and the fibula.

This is the _ of the _.