Chapter 8 the skeletal system appendicular Flashcards
Which of the following bones is the anterior bone that articulates with the manubrium of the
sternum at the sternoclavicular joint?
a) Scapula
b) Clavicle
c) Xiphoid
d) Rib
e) Thoracic vertebra
b) Clavicle
Which of the following bones articulates with the scapula?
a) Thoracic vertebra
b) Humerus
c) Sacrum
d) Tibia
e) Sternum
b) Humerus
Why does a fracture of the clavicle usually occur in the mid-region of the bone?
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
c) Due to weakness at the junction of the two curves of clavicle
Which of the following bones is located in the posterior thorax between the levels of second
and seventh vertebrae?
a) Sternum
b) Clavicle
c) Pelvis
d) Scapula
e) Sacrum
d) Scapula
Which bone articulates with the scapula at the glenoid cavity?
a) Ilium (referring to a bone)
b) Thoracic vertebra
c) Sternum
d) Clavicle
e) Humerus
e) Humerus
This is the thick edge of the scapula that is closer to the arm.
a) aAxillary border
b) mMedial border
c) iInfraspinous fossa
d) cCoracoid process
e) aAcromion
a) aAxillary border
Which of the following bone markings on the scapula is an indentation into which the head
of the humerus fits?
a) Coracoid process
b) Glenoid cavity
c) Acromion
d) Scapular notch
e) Supraspinous fossa
b) Glenoid cavity
Which of the following statements is TRUE with regard to the human hand?
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 15 phalanges
d) There are 8 carpals, 5 metacarpals and 14 phalanges
e) There are 5 carpals, 8 metacarpals and 15 phalanges
d) There are 8 carpals, 5 metacarpals and 14 phalanges
The glenohumeral joint is formed by articulation of the
a) humerus, radius and ulna.
b) humerus and radius.
c) humerus and clavicle.
d) humerus and ulna.
e) humerus and scapula.
e) humerus and scapula.
The former epiphyseal (growth) plate on the proximal end of the adult humerus is found in
the
a) anatomical neck.
b) greater tubercle.
c) intertubercular sulcus.
d) surgical neck.
e) olecranon fossa.
a) anatomical neck.
The capitulum of the humerus articulates with the
a) radius.
b) ulna.
c) scapula.
d) carpal bones.
a) radius.
Which is a spool-shaped process on distal end of the humerus that is found medial to the
capitulum and articulates with the ulna?
a) Coronoid fossa
b) Trochlea
c) Medial epicondyle
d) Lateral epicondyle
e) Lesser tubercle
b) Trochlea
The medial and lateral epicondyles are found on the distal end of the humerus and are used
for
a) formation of the elbow joint.
b) tendon attachment.
c) passage of nerves and blood vessels through the bone into the marrow cavity.
d) Both formation of the elbow joint and tendon attachment.
b) tendon attachment.
Which of the following structures on the ulna receives the trochlea of the humerus?
a) Olecranon fossa
b) Coronoid process
c) Trochlear notch
d) Radial notch
e) Capitulum
c) Trochlear notch
What is the function of the interosseous membrane between the ulna and radius?
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
a) Joins the shafts of two bones
The distal end of the radius articulates with how many bones of the wrist?
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
e) 5
c) 3
Which of the following carpal bones is named for its large hook-shaped projection on its
anterior surface?
a) Lunate
b) Scaphoid
c) Triquetrum
d) Hamate
e) Pisiform
d) Hamate
The carpal tunnel consists of which of the following?
a) Capitate and hamate
b) Pisiform and hamate
c) Scaphoid and trapezium
d) Both A and B
e) Both B and C
e) Both B and C
The carpometacarpal joint consists of the
a) base of metacarpal bones and distal row of carpal bones.
b) base of metacarpal bones and proximal row of carpal bones.
c) head of metacarpal bones and distal row of carpal bones.
d) head of metacarpal bones and proximal row of carpal bones.
a) base of metacarpal bones and distal row of carpal bones.
How many phalanges are in each hand?
a) 10
b) 12
c) 14
d) 16
e) 20
c) 14
The coxal bones unite anteriorly at a joint called the
a) pubic symphysis.
b) sacroiliac joint.
c) hip.
d) acetabulum
a) pubic symphysis.
What is the function of the pelvic girdle?
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
d) Attachment site for lower limbs and for large pectoral muscles
In the standard anatomical position, the is the bone of the pelvis found the most
superior.
a) ilium
b) pubis
c) ischium
d) Both ilium and ischium.
a) ilium