Deck 7: The Skeletal System: Appendicular Division

Question 1

The bones of the pelvis

A)are bones of the axial skeleton only.
B)are bones of the appendicular skeleton only.
C)include both axial and appendicular elements.
D)include two prominent sesamoid bones.
E)All of the answers are correct.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Most of the posterior surface of the scapula is formed by the

A)infraspinous fossa.
B)glenoid cavity.
C)subscapular fossa.
D)supraspinous fossa.
E)supraspinous fossa.

Answer 2

A

Question 3

The palms of the hand are made up of

A)metacarpal bones.
B)metatarsal bones.
C)carpal bones.
D)tarsal bones.
E)All of the answers are correct.

Answer 3

A

Question 4

The point of the elbow is formed by the ________ of the ulna.

A)supraglenoid tubercle
B)infraglenoid tubercle
C)radial tuberosity
D)olecranon process
E)infraspinous fossa

Question 5

The radial structures in contact with the ulna include the

A)ulnar notch.
B)head.
C)radial tuberosity.
D)antebrachial joint.
E)ulnar notch and head.

Question 6

A wedding ring is traditionally worn around which bone

A)the third metatarsal
B)the proximal phalanx of digit four of the manus
C)the second bone at the carpometacarpal joint
D)the distal element of the pollex
E)None of the answers are correct.

Question 7

Which of the following is the attachment site for the deltoid muscle

A)bicipital groove
B)lesser tubercle
C)greater tubercle
D)pectoral tubercle
E)deltoid tuberosity

Question 8

The head of the humerus corresponds to (the)

A)metaphysis of the bone.
B)proximal epiphysis of the bone.
C)diaphysis of the bone.
D)distal epiphysis of the bone.
E)None of the answers are correct.

Question 9

The space between the greater and lesser tubercles of the humerus is called the

A)surgical neck.
B)coronoid fossa.
C)intertubercular sulcus.
D)anatomic neck.
E)intercondylar fossa.

Question 10

Jason fractured his pisiform bone in an accident. What part of his body is injured

A)wrist
B)ankle
C)leg
D)skull
E)shoulder

Question 11

The only point of articulation between the pectoral girdle and the axial skeleton is at (the)

A)sternal end of the clavicle.
B)acromial end of the clavicle.
C)acromion process of the scapula.
D)coracoid process of the scapula.
E)None of the answers are correct.

Question 12

The capitulum is a part of the

A)scapula.
B)ulna.
C)humerus.
D)radius.
E)clavicle.

Question 13

The depression on the distal end of the anterior humerus is (the)

A)olecranon fossa.
B)coronoid fossa.
C)intercondylar fossa.
D)intertubercular groove.
E)None of the answers are correct.

Question 14

The corners of the scapula include (the)

A)superior angle, medial angle, and lateral angle.
B)superior angle, inferior angle, and lateral angle.
C)inferior angle, lateral angle, and axillary angle.
D)inferior angle, medial angle, and vertebral angle.
E)None of the answers are correct.

Question 15

Compared with the pectoral girdle, the pelvic girdle is

A)less strongly anchored to the axial skeleton.
B)more robust, adapted for weight bearing.
C)composed of more separate bones.
D)more flexible and freely movable.
E)None of the answers are correct.

Question 16

Which of the following is a structure of the ulna

A)olecranon
B)supraspinous fossa
C)spine
D)superior angle
E)glenoid cavity

Question 17

Upper limb bones include the

A)clavicle and humerus.
B)clavicle, scapula, and humerus.
C)humerus, ulna, and radius.
D)humerus, tibia, and fibula.
E)scapula and humerus.

Question 18

The pectoral girdle, upper limb bones, pelvic girdle, and lower limb bones make up the

A)axial skeleton.
B)appendicular skeleton.
C)pelvis.
D)thoracic cage.
E)vertebral column.

Question 19

Which of the following bones are in contact with the distal radius

A)metacarpals
B)humerus
C)scapula
D)carpals
E)All of the answers are correct.

Question 20

A muscle that flexes the elbow is attached to (the)

A)ulnar notch.
B)radial notch.
C)styloid process.
D)radial tuberosity.
E)None of the answers are correct.

Question 21

Examination of what features of the skeleton can provide information about the health of an individual

A)density of the bones
B)appearance of healed fractures
C)the number of carpal elements
D)density of the bones and appearance of healed fractures
E)the number of tarsal elements

Question 22

Compared with the male pelvis, the female pelvis has

A)an enlarged pelvic outlet.
B)a wider, more circular pelvic inlet.
C)a broader pubic arch.
D)All of the answers are correct.
E)None of the answers are correct.

Question 23

The pelvis

A)is a composite structure.
B)contains bones from both the axial and the appendicular skeleton.
C)protects pelvic organs.
D)is dramatically different in males and females.
E)All of the answers are correct.

Question 24

What is the role of the fibula in articulations of the leg

A)It participates in the hinge action at the knee joint.
B)It allows rotation at the ankle joint.
C)It participates in rotational action at the knee joint.
D)It articulates both proximally and distally with the tibia.
E)It is completely useless and should be removed.

Question 25

The pelvis includes which bone of the axial skeleton

A)os coxa
B)ilium
C)ischium
D)sacrum
E)The pelvis does not include bones of the axial skeleton.

Question 26

The fibula

A)forms an important part of the knee joint.
B)articulates with the femur.
C)helps to bear the weight of the body.
D)provides lateral stability to the ankle.
E)is the medial bone of the leg.

Question 27

Compared with that of females, the male coccyx

A)contains more fused vertebrae.
B)points more anteriorly.
C)fuses at an earlier age.
D)is relatively larger and longer.
E)None of the answers are correct.

Question 28

What types of information about an individual's medical condition can the skeleton reveal

A)injuries, such as broken bones
B)the presence of osteoarthritis
C)multiple cases of pneumonia
D)nearsightedness
E)injuries, such as broken bones and the presence of osteoarthritis

Question 29

The patella

A)is a sesamoid bone.
B)is normally on the lateral aspect of the knee joint.
C)is preformed in cartilage during development.
D)forms part of a ball and socket joint.
E)None of the answers are correct.

Question 30

Which feature of the female pelvis is adapted to allow the pelvic outlet a larger size

A)greater separation of the ischial spines
B)wider pelvic inlet
C)broader greater pelvis
D)lateral ilia
E)None of the answers are correct.

Question 31

The boundaries of the lesser (or true)pelvis include

A)the superior margin of the pubic symphysis.
B)structures inferior to the iliopectineal line.
C)the inferior border of the pelvic outlet.
D)the bladelike portions of each ilium.
E)the ischial tuberosities.

Question 32

The distal end of the fibula

A)articulates with the distal end of the ulna.
B)contains a ridge called the linea aspera.
C)has an entepicondylar foramen.
D)forms the lateral malleolus.
E)supports most of the weight of the body.

Question 33

In the ankle the largest tarsal bone is the

A)navicular bone.
B)talus.
C)calcaneus.
D)cuboid bone.
E)medial cuneiform bone.

Question 34

The largest bone of the pelvic girdle is the

A)pubis.
B)ischium.
C)sacrum.
D)ilium.
E)acetabulum.

Question 35

The pelvic girdle meets the axial skeleton where the

A)acetabulum attaches to the head of the femur.
B)ilium attaches to the sacrum.
C)sacrum attaches to the fifth lumbar vertebra.
D)femur attaches to the tibia.
E)appendicular skeleton and the axial skeleton do not touch.

Question 36

The crural interosseous membrane extends between the

A)radius and ulna.
B)tibia and fibula.
C)femur and tibia.
D)humerus and radius.
E)talus and calcaneus.

Question 37

Which of the following pieces of information about an individual can be discerned from the skeleton

A)age
B)sex
C)race
D)body weight
E)All of the answers are correct.

Question 38

The structure of the os coxa that can easily be felt on the front of the hip is the

A)ischial spine.
B)pectineal line.
C)acetabulum.
D)anterior superior iliac spine.
E)sciatic notch.

Question 39

The largest nerve in the body passes through the

A)obturator foramen.
B)greater sciatic notch.
C)lesser sciatic notch.
D)suprascapular notch.
E)foramen magnum.

Question 40

The pubic symphysis in females

A)is wider and more solidly attached than in males.
B)is more subject to stretching under hormonal influence than that in males.
C)joins pubic bones that meet at the same angle as they do in males.
D)is asymmetrical.
E)None of the answers are correct.

Question 41

The digit with only two phalanges in the hand is called the ________.

Question 42

At the distal end of the radius, the ________ on the lateral surface stabilizes the joint.

Question 43

Which of the following is true of the bony matrix of the skeleton as people age

A)Its composition remains constant throughout life.
B)Its mineral content diminishes as a normal part of aging.
C)It gains calcium carbonate while losing calcium phosphate.
D)The proportion of collagen fibers in the matrix increases with age.
E)None of the answers are correct.

Question 44

Which event occurs first as an individual grows and ages

A)The frontal suture closes.
B)The ossification centers of the occipital bone fuse.
C)The styloid process fuses to the temporal bone.
D)The adult dentition appears.
E)The hyoid bone finishes ossifying and fusing.

Question 45

The clavicle articulates with the ________ of the sternum.

Question 46

Characteristics that specifically identify a skeletal element as belonging to a female include

A)a bone approximately 10 percent heavier than many others of the same size.
B)a bone with smaller prominences and a smoother surface.
C)larger cranial sinuses.
D)a long, narrow triangular sacrum with a prominent sacral curvature.
E)All of the answers are correct.

Question 47

The groove in the epiphysis of the ulna that receives the humerus is the ________, which is located on the anterior surface of the epiphysis of the ulna.

Question 48

Why is it difficult to distinguish the skeleton of a young male from that of a young female

A)It is not difficult to distinguish a male from a female child skeleton.
B)The characteristic greater density of bone that develops in adult males has not appeared in children.
C)Secondary sexual characteristics that cause skeletal differences between males and females do not appear prior to puberty.
D)The sex of child skeletons is always clear because males are taller than females of the same age.
E)The characteristic greater density of bone that develops in adult males has not appeared in children and the characteristic greater density of bone that develops in adult males has not appeared in children.

Question 49

On the scapula, the acromion is continuous with the ________.

Question 50

The medial epicondyle of the humerus is sometimes referred to as the ________ by laypersons.

Question 51

In the hand, ________ bones articulate with distal carpal bones and support the palm.

Question 52

The ________ of the humerus articulates with the radius.

Question 53

Age of a skeleton can be determined from

A)the number of teeth present.
B)the number of ribs present.
C)the degree of ossification of cranial sutures.
D)the presence of heterotopic bones.
E)the number of teeth present and the degree of ossification of cranial sutures.

Question 54

The ________ skeleton provides mobility.

Question 55

How does the number of skeletal elements in the body change with age

A)it decreases
B)it increases
C)it stays the same

Question 56

On the humerus, the olecranon process of the ulna projects into the ________ when the arm is extended.

Question 57

Most bones in the appendicular skeleton develop from

A)fibrous connective tissue.
B)hyaline cartilage.
C)the process of intramembranous ossification.
D)the process of endochondral ossification.
E)hyaline cartilage models and the process of endochondral ossification.

Question 58

Differences between a young child's skeleton and that of a small adult include which of the following

A)The child skeleton has full dentition.
B)In the child's skeleton a frontal suture is present.
C)There is a large mastoid process in the child skeleton.
D)The external auditory meatus is larger in the child.
E)All of the answers are correct.

Question 59

Closure of the fontanels is typically complete around the age of

A)six months.
B)one year.
C)two years.
D)10 years.
E)puberty.

Question 60

The structure that forms the expansion at the lateral end of the scapular spine is the ________.

Question 61

If the arches of the foot fail to form, a person is said to have ________.

Question 62

The head of the femur articulates with the os coxae at a curved surface called the ________.

Question 63

The most stable point of attachment of the pectoral girdle to the axial skeleton is the ________.

Question 64

The curve of the foot that runs from the calcaneus to the phalanges is the ________.

Question 65

The larger of the two distal leg bones is the ________.

Question 66

Closure of the epiphyseal plates usually occurs near the end of the developmental period known as ________.

Question 67

A small, anterior projection on the superior surface of the scapula is the coronoid process.

Question 68

The longest, heaviest bone in the body is the ________.

Question 69

A depression on the posterior side of the humerus is the coronoid fossa.

Question 70

The large foramen in the pelvis is the ________.

Question 71

The ________ bones make up the ankle and posterior foot.

Question 72

The connection between the humerus and the scapula is called the ________ joint.

Question 73

The only bony element that attaches to the axial skeleton and acts to limit the movement of the shoulder joint is the ________.

Question 74

The thumb is more appropriately called the ________.

Question 75

The ________ make up the bones of the digits on both the hand and foot.

Question 76

The coronoid process forms the inferior lip of the trochlear notch.

Question 77

Of the two bones of the forearm, only the distal aspect of the ________ articulates with the carpal bones of the wrist.

Question 78

The largest process of the femur is the ________.

Question 79

The ________ is the lateral bone of the leg.

Question 80

The bones of the os coxae include the ilium, ischium, and ________.