Question 1

Which of the following is the largest foramen in the human skeleton?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

In the diagram of the tibia and fibula,which structure(s)articulate(s)with the talus and forms a protrusion on the medial surface of the ankle?

Accepted Answer

A) A 
B) E 
C) F 
D) Both E and F 
E) Not labeled on the diagram.

Question 3

In the diagram of the foot,which labeled bone is the largest and strongest tarsal bone?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What is the function of the pelvic girdle?

Accepted Answer

A) support for vertebral column 
B) attachment site for lower limbs 
C) attachment site for large pectoral muscles. 
D) attachment site for lower limbs and for large pectoral muscles. 
E) All of these choices are correct.

Question 5

In the diagram,which of the labeled structures is the supraspinous fossa?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

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.

Question 7

In the diagram of the pelvis,which labeled structure terminates anteriorly as the anterior superior iliac spine?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

In the diagram,the pectoral girdle consists of 2 bones labeled _____ and _____.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

How many phalanges are in each hand?

Accepted Answer

A) 10 
B) 12 
C) 14 
D) 16 
E) 20

Question 10

The first digit in the upper extremity is [dropdown 1] in position.The first digit in the lower extremity is [dropdown 2] in position.
Dropdown Choices:
anterior
contralateral
ipsilateral
lateral
medial
posterior

Accepted Answer

The answer of The first digit in the upper extremity...

Question 11

Absorption of calcium and phosphate from the [dropdown 1] system provide minerals for bone formation.Hormones,like estrogen,from the [dropdown 2] system influence growth of long bones in the appendicular system.Vitamin Ds active form is finalized in the kidneys of the [dropdown 3] system,which helps promote calcium absorption.The tuberosities on long bones provide attachment sites for tendons in the [dropdown 4] system.White blood cells,which are formed in marrow of long bones,contribute to the [dropdown 5] systems function.
Dropdown Choices:
cardiovascular
digestive
integumentary
lymphatic
muscular
reproduction
respiratory
urinary

Accepted Answer

The answer of Absorption of calcium and phosphate from the...

Question 12

Why does a fracture of the clavicle usually occur in the mid-region of the bone?

Accepted Answer

A) Due to the medial pressure from the inflated lungs 
B) Due to the ligament-reinforced strength of the acromial joint 
C) Due to weakness at the junction of the two curves of clavicle 
D) Due to position of the clavicle relative to the humerus 
E) Due to fusion of the ends of the clavicle to the sternum and scapula

Question 13

The hip joint is the joint found between

Accepted Answer

A) the femur and tibia. 
B) the pelvis and sacrum. 
C) the pelvis and tibia. 
D) the femur and patella. 
E) the pelvis and femur.

Question 14

Which of the structures listed below is NOT part of the knee joint?

Accepted Answer

A) lateral condyle of the femur 
B) medial condyle of the femur 
C) lateral malleolus of the fibula 
D) condyles of the tibia 
E) patella

Question 15

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 for deep forearm muscles 
C) site of bone repair 
D) Both joins the shafts of two bones and tendon attachment for deep forearm muscles 
E) Both joins the shafts of two bones and site of bone repair

Question 16

Which bone articulates with the scapula at the glenoid cavity?

Accepted Answer

A) ileum 
B) thoracic vertebra 
C) sternum 
D) clavicle 
E) humerus

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A) I 
B) H 
C) J 
D) K 
E) Not labeled on the diagram.

Question 18

In the diagram,where is the radial tuberosity?

Accepted Answer

A) A 
B) B 
C) E 
D) F 
E) Not labeled on the diagram.

Question 19

In the diagram of the pelvis,where is the ischial tuberosity?

Accepted Answer

A) E 
B) F 
C) G 
D) H 
E) Not labeled in the diagram.

Question 20

In the diagram of the foot,where is the navicular?

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 8: The Skeletal System: The Appendicular Skeleton

Which of the following is the largest foramen in the human skeleton?

In the diagram of the tibia and fibula,which structure(s) articulate(s) with the talus and forms a protrusion on the medial surface of the ankle?

In the diagram of the foot,which labeled bone is the largest and strongest tarsal bone?

What is the function of the pelvic girdle?

In the diagram,which of the labeled structures is the supraspinous fossa?

The glenohumeral joint is formed by articulation of the

In the diagram of the pelvis,which labeled structure terminates anteriorly as the anterior superior iliac spine?

In the diagram,the pectoral girdle consists of 2 bones labeled _ and _.

How many phalanges are in each hand?

The first digit in the upper extremity is [dropdown 1] in position.The first digit in the lower extremity is [dropdown 2] in position. Dropdown Choices: anterior contralateral ipsilateral lateral medial posterior

Why does a fracture of the clavicle usually occur in the mid-region of the bone?

The hip joint is the joint found between

Which of the structures listed below is NOT part of the knee joint?

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

Which bone articulates with the scapula at the glenoid cavity?

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

In the diagram,where is the radial tuberosity?

In the diagram of the pelvis,where is the ischial tuberosity?

In the diagram of the foot,where is the navicular?