Question 1

Describe the carpal tunnel. How does the anatomy of the carpal tunnel contribute to carpal tunnel syndrome?

Accepted Answer

The carpal tunnel is formed by the anter

Question 2

How is it possible to tell whether an isolated clavicle is the right or left one?

Accepted Answer

A)  The medial end is convex anteriorly, the lateral end is flat, and the inferior surface is ridged. 
B)  The lateral end is flat, the medial end is cone-shaped, and the superior surface ridged. 
C)  The medial end is S-shaped, the lateral end is straight, and the superior surface is ridged. 
D)  The coronoid process is on the lateral end, the ridge is on the superior surface, and the socket is in the medial end. 
A)  The medial end is convex anteriorly, the lateral end is flat, and the inferior surface is ridged. 
B)  The lateral end is flat, the medial end is cone-shaped, and the superior surface ridged. 
C)  The medial end is S-shaped, the lateral end is straight, and the superior surface is ridged. 
D)  The coronoid process is on the lateral end, the ridge is on the superior surface, and the socket is in the medial end.

Question 3

At the shoulder joint, the head of the humerus articulates with the scapula at the

Accepted Answer

A)  glenoid cavity. 
B)  coracoid process. 
C)  subscapular fossa. 
D)  acromion process. 
A)  glenoid cavity. 
B)  coracoid process. 
C)  subscapular fossa. 
D)  acromion process.

Question 4

The metacarpus is the palm of the hand.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In the proximal row of carpals, there are the scaphoid, lunate, triquetrum, and pisiform, from lateral to medial.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is true regarding the ilium.

Accepted Answer

A)  it contains the greater, lesser, and least gluteal lines 
B)  it is the only bone that articulates with the femur 
C)  it contains the greater sciatic notch 
D)  the iliac crest extends between the anterior and posterior inferior iliac spines 
A)  it contains the greater, lesser, and least gluteal lines 
B)  it is the only bone that articulates with the femur 
C)  it contains the greater sciatic notch 
D)  the iliac crest extends between the anterior and posterior inferior iliac spines

Question 7

Which of the bones listed below is not part of the appendicular skeleton?

Accepted Answer

A)  patella 
B)  femur 
C)  sacrum 
D)  navicular 
A)  patella 
B)  femur 
C)  sacrum 
D)  navicular

Question 8

The subscapular fossa lies inferior to the spine and faces posteriorly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Use the diagram above to answer the following questions.
-Which letter indicates the bony landmark of the humerus where the deltoid muscle attaches?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Which of the bones listed below is not a carpal bone?

Accepted Answer

A)  cuboid 
B)  triquetrum 
C)  scaphoid 
D)  hamate 
A)  cuboid 
B)  triquetrum 
C)  scaphoid 
D)  hamate

Question 11

The clavicle functions to

Accepted Answer

A)  transmit compression forces from the upper limb to the axial skeleton. 
B)  protect the lungs. 
C)  allow the arm to extend further for reaching. 
D)  provide balance for the scapula on the other side of the body. 
A)  transmit compression forces from the upper limb to the axial skeleton. 
B)  protect the lungs. 
C)  allow the arm to extend further for reaching. 
D)  provide balance for the scapula on the other side of the body.

Question 12

Use the diagram above to answer the following questions.
-Which letter identifies the anterior superior iliac spine?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

The pollex refers to the

Accepted Answer

A)  thumb 
B)  5th digit 
C)  distal radius 
D)  proximal row of tarsals 
A)  thumb 
B)  5th digit 
C)  distal radius 
D)  proximal row of tarsals

Question 14

All of the following are true regarding the pectoral girdle except

Accepted Answer

A)  it attaches the upper limb to the trunk. 
B)  only the clavicle articulates with the axial skeleton. 
C)  it is gives stability but restricts mobility of the upper limbs. 
D)  its bones contain many attachment points for muscles of the upper extremity. 
A)  it attaches the upper limb to the trunk. 
B)  only the clavicle articulates with the axial skeleton. 
C)  it is gives stability but restricts mobility of the upper limbs. 
D)  its bones contain many attachment points for muscles of the upper extremity.

Question 15

The fibula has all of the following features except the

Accepted Answer

A)  head. 
B)  inferior tibiofibular joint (facet). 
C)  medial malleolus. 
D)  lateral malleolus. 
A)  head. 
B)  inferior tibiofibular joint (facet). 
C)  medial malleolus. 
D)  lateral malleolus.

Question 16

Use the diagram above to answer the following questions.
-Which letter indicates the iliac crest?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

The ________ is the tarsal bone lateral to the navicular.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________ is the tarsal bone lateral...

Question 18

Which border of the scapula is closest to the vertebral column?

Accepted Answer

A)  superior 
B)  inferior 
C)  lateral 
D)  medial 
A)  superior 
B)  inferior 
C)  lateral 
D)  medial

Question 19

When the forearm is flexed at the elbow, the coronoid process of the ulna fits into the ________ fossa of the humerus.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When the forearm is flexed at the...

Question 20

Use the diagram above to answer the following questions.
-Which letter indicates the greater tubercle of the humerus?

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 8: Bones, Part 2: the Appendicular Skeleton

Describe the carpal tunnel. How does the anatomy of the carpal tunnel contribute to carpal tunnel syndrome?

How is it possible to tell whether an isolated clavicle is the right or left one?

At the shoulder joint, the head of the humerus articulates with the scapula at the

The metacarpus is the palm of the hand.

In the proximal row of carpals, there are the scaphoid, lunate, triquetrum, and pisiform, from lateral to medial.

Which of the following is true regarding the ilium.

Which of the bones listed below is not part of the appendicular skeleton?

The subscapular fossa lies inferior to the spine and faces posteriorly.

Use the diagram above to answer the following questions. -Which letter indicates the bony landmark of the humerus where the deltoid muscle attaches?

Which of the bones listed below is not a carpal bone?

The clavicle functions to

Use the diagram above to answer the following questions. -Which letter identifies the anterior superior iliac spine?

The pollex refers to the

All of the following are true regarding the pectoral girdle except

The fibula has all of the following features except the

Use the diagram above to answer the following questions. -Which letter indicates the iliac crest?

The ________ is the tarsal bone lateral to the navicular.

Which border of the scapula is closest to the vertebral column?

When the forearm is flexed at the elbow, the coronoid process of the ulna fits into the ________ fossa of the humerus.

Use the diagram above to answer the following questions. -Which letter indicates the greater tubercle of the humerus?

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Basic Embryology

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The Integumentary System

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Skeletal Muscle Tissue

Muscles of the Body

Fundamentals of the Nervous System and Nervous Tissue

The Central Nervous System

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The Autonomic Nervous System and Visceral Sensory Neurons

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The Endocrine System

Blood

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