Question 1

Which of the following is not one of the four proximal carpal bones?

Accepted Answer

A)  scaphoid 
B)  lunate 
C)  pisiform 
D)  hamate 
E)  triquetrum 
A)  scaphoid 
B)  lunate 
C)  pisiform 
D)  hamate 
E)  triquetrum

Question 2

Figure 8-4 Bones of the Ankle and Foot
  
Use Figure 8-4 to answer the following questions:
-On which bone does the tibia press?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  7 
C)  9 
D)  2 
E)  3 
A)  1 
B)  7 
C)  9 
D)  2 
E)  3

Question 3

Compared to the hand, the foot

Accepted Answer

A)  has more phalanges. 
B)  has fewer metatarsals than the hand has metacarpals. 
C)  has more tarsal bones than the hand has carpal bones. 
D)  contains arches that help distribute body weight. 
E)  has the same number of tarsal bones as the hand has carpal bones. 
A)  has more phalanges. 
B)  has fewer metatarsals than the hand has metacarpals. 
C)  has more tarsal bones than the hand has carpal bones. 
D)  contains arches that help distribute body weight. 
E)  has the same number of tarsal bones as the hand has carpal bones.

Question 4

The distal end of the tibia articulates with the

Accepted Answer

A)  talus. 
B)  fibula. 
C)  patella. 
D)  calcaneus. 
E)  navicular. 
A)  talus. 
B)  fibula. 
C)  patella. 
D)  calcaneus. 
E)  navicular.

Question 5

The clearest distinction between a male and female skeleton is seen in the characteristics of the

Accepted Answer

A)  skull. 
B)  pelvis. 
C)  sacrum. 
D)  teeth. 
E)  thoracic cage. 
A)  skull. 
B)  pelvis. 
C)  sacrum. 
D)  teeth. 
E)  thoracic cage.

Question 6

Figure 8-1 The Scapula
  
Use Figure 8-1 to answer the following questions:
-Identify the structure labeled "2."

Accepted Answer

A)  glenoid cavity 
B)  acetabulum 
C)  scapular cavity 
D)  subscapular fossa 
E)  rotator cup 
A)  glenoid cavity 
B)  acetabulum 
C)  scapular cavity 
D)  subscapular fossa 
E)  rotator cup

Question 7

The foot arch that is maintained by ligaments running from the calcaneus to the metatarsals is the

Accepted Answer

A)  longitudinal arch. 
B)  transverse arch. 
C)  superior arch. 
D)  posterior arch. 
E)  distal arch. 
A)  longitudinal arch. 
B)  transverse arch. 
C)  superior arch. 
D)  posterior arch. 
E)  distal arch.

Question 8

The trochlea is located on the

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

Why is it necessary for the bones of the pelvic girdle to be more massive than the bones of the pectoralgirdle?

Accepted Answer

The pelvic girdle must withsta

Question 10

The condition known as "flat feet" is due to a lower-than-normal longitudinal arch in the foot. A problem with which of the following would most likely contribute to this condition?

Accepted Answer

A)  a loose calcaneal tendon 
B)  weak tarsometatarsal joints 
C)  weakness in the ligaments that attach the calcaneus to the distal ends of the metatarsals 
D)  weakness in the ligaments that attach the talus to the tibia 
E)  poor alignment of the phalanges with the metatarsals 
A)  a loose calcaneal tendon 
B)  weak tarsometatarsal joints 
C)  weakness in the ligaments that attach the calcaneus to the distal ends of the metatarsals 
D)  weakness in the ligaments that attach the talus to the tibia 
E)  poor alignment of the phalanges with the metatarsals

Question 11

Which of the following is located closest to the jugular notch?

Accepted Answer

A)  medial end of scapula 
B)  medial end of clavicle 
C)  lateral end of scapula 
D)  lateral end of clavicle 
E)  xiphoid process 
A)  medial end of scapula 
B)  medial end of clavicle 
C)  lateral end of scapula 
D)  lateral end of clavicle 
E)  xiphoid process

Question 12

The deltoid muscle attaches to what process?

Accepted Answer

A)  radial groove 
B)  deltoid fossa 
C)  intertubercular groove 
D)  deltoid tuberosity 
E)  greater tubercle 
A)  radial groove 
B)  deltoid fossa 
C)  intertubercular groove 
D)  deltoid tuberosity 
E)  greater tubercle

Question 13

Figure 8-3 The Femur
  
Use Figure 8-3 to answer the following questions:
-Identify the structure labeled "12."

Accepted Answer

A)  greater trochanter 
B)  linea aspera 
C)  head 
D)  lateral epicondyle 
E)  lateral condyle 
A)  greater trochanter 
B)  linea aspera 
C)  head 
D)  lateral epicondyle 
E)  lateral condyle

Question 14

Figure 8-1 The Scapula
  
Use Figure 8-1 to answer the following questions:
-Which structure is the acromion?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4 
E)  5 
A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4 
E)  5

Question 15

The medial border of the fibula is bound to the lateral border of the tibia by the

Accepted Answer

A)  lateral malleolus. 
B)  medial malleolus. 
C)  intercondylar eminence. 
D)  interosseous membrane. 
E)  tibial ligament. 
A)  lateral malleolus. 
B)  medial malleolus. 
C)  intercondylar eminence. 
D)  interosseous membrane. 
E)  tibial ligament.

Question 16

Which of the following is the heel bone?

Accepted Answer

A)  talus 
B)  navicular 
C)  calcaneus 
D)  cuboid 
E)  patella 
A)  talus 
B)  navicular 
C)  calcaneus 
D)  cuboid 
E)  patella

Question 17

Tom stumbles and injures his hallux. What part of his anatomy is injured?

Accepted Answer

A)  his hand 
B)  his foot 
C)  his ankle 
D)  his knee 
E)  his hip 
A)  his hand 
B)  his foot 
C)  his ankle 
D)  his knee 
E)  his hip

Question 18

Study of human skeletons can reveal all of the following information except the person's

Accepted Answer

A)  sex. 
B)  age and nutritional status. 
C)  size and handedness. 
D)  health. 
E)  intelligence. 
A)  sex. 
B)  age and nutritional status. 
C)  size and handedness. 
D)  health. 
E)  intelligence.

Question 19

Figure 8-3 The Femur
  
Use Figure 8-3 to answer the following questions:
-Identify the area of the femur most likely to fracture.

Accepted Answer

A)  9 
B)  8 
C)  1 
D)  7 
E)  3 
A)  9 
B)  8 
C)  1 
D)  7 
E)  3

Exam 8: The Appendicular Skeleton

Which of the following is not one of the four proximal carpal bones?

Figure 8-4 Bones of the Ankle and Foot Use Figure 8-4 to answer the following questions: -On which bone does the tibia press?

Compared to the hand, the foot

The distal end of the tibia articulates with the

The clearest distinction between a male and female skeleton is seen in the characteristics of the

Figure 8-1 The Scapula Use Figure 8-1 to answer the following questions: -Identify the structure labeled "2."

The foot arch that is maintained by ligaments running from the calcaneus to the metatarsals is the

The trochlea is located on the

Why is it necessary for the bones of the pelvic girdle to be more massive than the bones of the pectoralgirdle?

The condition known as "flat feet" is due to a lower-than-normal longitudinal arch in the foot. A problem with which of the following would most likely contribute to this condition?

Which of the following is located closest to the jugular notch?

The deltoid muscle attaches to what process?

Figure 8-3 The Femur Use Figure 8-3 to answer the following questions: -Identify the structure labeled "12."

Figure 8-1 The Scapula Use Figure 8-1 to answer the following questions: -Which structure is the acromion?

The medial border of the fibula is bound to the lateral border of the tibia by the

Which of the following is the heel bone?

Tom stumbles and injures his hallux. What part of his anatomy is injured?

Study of human skeletons can reveal all of the following information except the person's

Figure 8-3 The Femur Use Figure 8-3 to answer the following questions: -Identify the area of the femur most likely to fracture.

An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

The Chemical Level of Organization

The Cellular Level of Organization

The Tissue Level of Organization

The Integumentary System

Bones and Bone Structure

The Axial Skeleton

Joints

Muscle Tissue

The Muscular System

Nervous Tissue

The Spinal Cord, Spinal Nerves, and Spinal Reflexes

The Brain and Cranial Nerves

Sensory Pathways and the Somatic Nervous System

The Autonomic Nervous System and Higher-Order Functions

The Special Senses

The Endocrine System

Blood

The Heart

Blood Vessels and Circulation

The Lymphatic System and Immunity

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System

Metabolism, Nutrition, and Energetics

The Urinary System

Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance

The Reproductive System

Development and Inheritance

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