Question 1

Extension (or straightening) of the elbow stops when the proximal end of the ulna encounters the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  coronoid fossa of the humerus
B)  medial epicondyle of the humerus
C)  trochlea of the humerus
D)  olecranon fossa of the humerusE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

This bone bears the medial malleolus.

Accepted Answer

A)  tibia
B)  radius
C)  ulna
D)  fibulaE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 3

Which statement about the pectoral girdle is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is light and has no posterior attachment to the axial skeleton.
B)  It attaches the upper limb to the axial skeleton.
C)  Its bones provide for great range of motion.
D)  Its bones attach to each other and to the axial skeleton.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 4

The pelvis consists of _________ .

Accepted Answer

A)  1 hip (coxal) bone and the sacrum and coccyx
B)  the 2 hip (coxal) bones
C)  both hip (coxal) bones and the sacrum and coccyxD) A) and B)
E) None of the above

Question 5

How many bones are found in the leg? [Hint: What is the anatomical definition of leg?]

Accepted Answer

A)  1
B)  4
C)  2
D)  25E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 6

This part of the coxal bone bears your weight when you sit.

Accepted Answer

A)  inferior ramus of the pubis
B)  ischial tuberosity
C)  iliac fossa
D)  ischial ramusE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

The exceptional flexibility of the shoulder girdle is due, in part, to the________ _ .

Accepted Answer

A)  strong ligament that holds the head of the humerus to its socket
B)  strong joint that holds the shoulder girdle to the axial skeleton
C)  deep socket that holds the humerus
D)  ability of the scapula to slide easily against the thoraxE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

How many bones are found in the arm? [Hint: What is the anatomical definition of arm?]

Accepted Answer

A)  11
B)  2
C)  1
D)  25E) B) and C)
F) All of the above C

Question 9

This is a characteristic of the male pelvis.

Accepted Answer

A)  The pelvic brim is very wide mediolaterally.
B)  It forms a broad shallow "bowl."
C)  The sacrum curves ventrally into the pelvic outlet.
D)  Ischial spines are short and everted.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 10

The leg bones articulate with this ankle bone and transfer weight to the foot.

Accepted Answer

A)  navicular
B)  talus
C)  calcaneus
D)  medial cuneiformE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Name the bone or bones of the forearm.

Accepted Answer

A)  humerus
B)  radius and ulna
C)  tibia and fibula
D)  femurE) All of the above
F) A) and B) B

Question 12

These bones form the pectoral girdle.

Accepted Answer

A)  humerus and scapula
B)  coxal bones
C)  femur and coxal bone
D)  clavicle and scapulaE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 13

This bone articulates with the acetabulum.

Accepted Answer

A)  fibula
B)  femur
C)  tibia
D)  humerusE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 14

The hip (coxal) bones articulate with each other at the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  pubic symphysis
B)  sacroiliac joint
C)  ilioischial joint
D)  puboischial jointE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A)  scapula
B)  carpals
C)  femur
D)  bony thoraxE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

The head of the fibula articulates with the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  femur
B)  patella
C)  femur, patella, and tibia
D)  tibiaE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 17

The acromial end of the clavicle articulates with the________ .

Accepted Answer

A)  humerus
B)  manubrium
C)  sternal body
D)  scapulaE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 18

The female pelvis is________ than the male pelvis.

Accepted Answer

A)  more narrow and longer
B)  lighter
C)  heavier
D)  wider and has a more acute pelvic angle/archE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 19

This bone is commonly called the kneecap.

Accepted Answer

A)  petrous
B)  pectoral
C)  pelvic
D)  patellaE) All of the above
F) None of the above D

Question 20

Name the large bone or bones of the thigh.

Accepted Answer

A)  humerus
B)  radius and ulna
C)  tibia and fibula
D)  femurE) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Exam 10: The Appendicular Skeleton

Extension (or straightening) of the elbow stops when the proximal end of the ulna encounters the ________.

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This bone bears the medial malleolus.

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Which statement about the pectoral girdle is false?

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The pelvis consists of _________ .

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How many bones are found in the leg? [Hint: What is the anatomical definition of leg?]

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This part of the coxal bone bears your weight when you sit.

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The exceptional flexibility of the shoulder girdle is due, in part, to the________ _ .

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How many bones are found in the arm? [Hint: What is the anatomical definition of arm?]

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This is a characteristic of the male pelvis.

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The leg bones articulate with this ankle bone and transfer weight to the foot.

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Name the bone or bones of the forearm.

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These bones form the pectoral girdle.

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This bone articulates with the acetabulum.

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The hip (coxal) bones articulate with each other at the ________.

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

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The head of the fibula articulates with the ________.

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The acromial end of the clavicle articulates with the________ .

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The female pelvis is________ than the male pelvis.

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This bone is commonly called the kneecap.

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Name the large bone or bones of the thigh.

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