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Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology, 9e (Martini)
Chapter 8 The Appendicular Skeleton

Multiple-Choice Questions

1) Which of the following bones is not part of the appendicular skeleton?


A) scapula
B) tibia
C) sacrum
D) coxal bones
E) metacarpals
Answer: C
Learning Outcome: 8-1
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge

2) Which of the following is not a component of the appendicular skeleton?


A) scapula
B) coxal bone
C) femur
D) sternum
E) humerus
Answer: D
Learning Outcome: 8-1
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge

3) The three sides of this bone form a broad triangle.


A) radius
B) clavicle
C) vertebra
D) sternum
E) scapula
Answer: E
Learning Outcome: 8-1
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge

4) The scapula is roughly triangular in shape. Which of the following are correct terms for the
borders?
A) superior, medial, and lateral borders
B) dorsal and costal borders
C) anterior and posterior borders
D) scapular and clavicular borders
E) pectoral borders
Answer: A
Learning Outcome: 8-1
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge

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5) The only direct connection between the pectoral girdle and the axial skeleton is where the
A) clavicle articulates with the humerus.
B) clavicle articulates with the manubrium of the sternum.
C) coxal bones articulate with the femur.
D) vertebral column articulates with the sacrum.
E) clavicle articulates with the xiphoid process.
Answer: B
Learning Outcome: 8-1
Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension

6) The clavicle articulates with the


A) coracoid process and the humerus.
B) glenoid cavity and scapular spine.
C) acromial and coracoid processes.
D) manubrium and xiphoid process.
E) acromial process and the manubrium.
Answer: E
Learning Outcome: 8-1
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge

7) The clavicle articulates with the scapula


A) distally with the coracoid process.
B) distally with the glenoid cavity.
C) distally with the acromion.
D) distally with the manubrium.
E) proximally with the coracoid cavity.
Answer: C
Learning Outcome: 8-1
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge

8) Which of these constitutes the pectoral girdle?


A) clavicles only
B) clavicles and scapulae
C) clavicles, scapulae, and humerus
D) clavicles, scapulae, humerus, radius, and ulna
E) clavicle, scapula, humerus, radius, ulna, and carpal bones
Answer: B
Learning Outcome: 8-1
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge

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9) Which of the following is located closest to the jugular notch?
A) medial end of scapula
B) medial end of clavicle
C) lateral end of scapula
D) lateral end of clavicle
E) xiphoid process
Answer: B
Learning Outcome: 8-1
Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension

10) Which of these adapts the pectoral girdle to a wide range of movement?
A) heavy bones
B) relatively weak joints
C) tough ligaments and tendons
D) strong joint between scapula and ribs
E) flexible sternum
Answer: B
Learning Outcome: 8-1
Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension

11) Which of these is most commonly fractured in a fall?


A) radius
B) scapula
C) clavicle
D) navicular
E) glenoid cavity
Answer: C
Learning Outcome: 8-1
Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension

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Figure 8-1 The Scapula
Use Figure 8-1 to answer the following questions:

12) Identify the structure labeled "1."


A) spine
B) scapular process
C) acromion
D) coracoid process
E) scapular notch
Answer: D
Learning Outcome: 8-1
Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension

13) Identify the structure labeled "2."


A) glenoid cavity
B) acetabulum
C) scapular cavity
D) scapular notch
E) rotator cup
Answer: A
Learning Outcome: 8-1
Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension

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14) Which structure is the acromion?
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4
E) 5
Answer: E
Learning Outcome: 8-1
Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension

15) Identify the structure labeled "7."


A) acromion
B) scapular process
C) spine
D) coracoid process
E) scapular notch
Answer: C
Learning Outcome: 8-1
Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension

16) What bone articulates on the structure labeled "2"?


A) femur
B) clavicle
C) humerus
D) manubrium
E) radius
Answer: C
Learning Outcome: 8-1
Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension

17) Which of these features is located near the proximal end of the humerus?
A) medial epicondyle
B) lateral epicondyle
C) greater tubercle
D) olecranon fossa
E) capitulum
Answer: C
Learning Outcome: 8-2
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge

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18) The depression on the posterior surface at the distal end of the humerus is the
A) olecranon fossa.
B) coronoid fossa.
C) radial fossa.
D) intertubercular groove.
E) radial groove.
Answer: A
Learning Outcome: 8-2
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge

19) The head of the humerus articulates with the


A) trochlear notch.
B) glenoid cavity.
C) acetabulum.
D) carpal bones.
E) coxal bone.
Answer: B
Learning Outcome: 8-2
Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension

20) The glenohumeral joint, or shoulder joint, is an articulation between which two bones?
A) humerus and ulna
B) scapula and humerus
C) clavicle and scapula
D) clavicle and humerus
E) clavicle and sternum
Answer: B
Learning Outcome: 8-2
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge

21) In the anatomical position, the ulna is located ________ to the radius.
A) distal
B) proximal
C) medial
D) superior
E) lateral
Answer: C
Learning Outcome: 8-2
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge

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22) The condyle of the humerus consists of the
A) medial and lateral epicondyles.
B) trochlea and olecranon fossa.
C) capitulum and trochlea.
D) head and neck.
E) capitulum and coronoid process.
Answer: C
Learning Outcome: 8-2
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge

23) Which of these surface features occur on the ulna?


A) olecranon
B) styloid process
C) trochlear notch
D) radial notch
E) All of the answers are correct.
Answer: E
Learning Outcome: 8-2
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge

24) There are ________ carpal bones located in the wrist, which form ________ rows of bones
in the wrist.
A) 2; 8
B) 10; 3
C) 4; 2
D) 8; 2
E) 6; 2
Answer: D
Learning Outcome: 8-2
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge

25) The bones that form the fingers are the


A) carpals.
B) tarsals.
C) metacarpals.
D) metatarsals.
E) phalanges.
Answer: E
Learning Outcome: 8-2
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge

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26) Each hand has ________ phalangeal bones.
A) 15
B) 20
C) 14
D) 18
E) 10
Answer: C
Learning Outcome: 8-2
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge

27) The rough surface feature present along the lateral border of the shaft of the humerus is the
A) radial groove.
B) medial epicondyle.
C) lateral epicondyle.
D) deltoid tuberosity.
E) coronoid process.
Answer: D
Learning Outcome: 8-2
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge

28) The bones that give the hand a wide range of motion are the
A) carpals.
B) tarsals.
C) metacarpals.
D) metatarsals.
E) phalanges.
Answer: A
Learning Outcome: 8-2
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge

29) The head of the radius articulates with the


A) trochlea.
B) capitulum.
C) carpals.
D) olecranon process.
E) styloid process.
Answer: B
Learning Outcome: 8-2
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge

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30) The carpus contains ________ bones.
A) 4
B) 5
C) 6
D) 7
E) 8
Answer: E
Learning Outcome: 8-2
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge

31) The hand has ________ wrist and ________ palm bones.
A) 5; 5
B) 10; 5
C) 8; 4
D) 8; 5
E) 4; 5
Answer: D
Learning Outcome: 8-2
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge

32) Which of the following is not an upper limb bone?


A) ulna
B) radius
C) humerus
D) metatarsals
E) carpals
Answer: D
Learning Outcome: 8-2
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge

33) The ________ of the radius helps stabilize the wrist joint.
A) olecranon process
B) coronoid process
C) styloid process
D) radial tuberosity
E) capitulum
Answer: C
Learning Outcome: 8-2
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge

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34) The bones that form the palm are the
A) carpals.
B) tarsals.
C) metacarpals.
D) metatarsals.
E) phalanges.
Answer: C
Learning Outcome: 8-2
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge

35) Tina falls and fractures her pisiform bone. What part of her body was injured?
A) foot
B) forearm
C) wrist
D) hand
E) ankle
Answer: C
Learning Outcome: 8-2
Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension

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Figure 8-2 The Humerus
Use Figure 8-2 to answer the following questions:

36) Which structure articulates with the glenoid cavity?


A) 3
B) 4
C) 5
D) 6
E) 7
Answer: C
Learning Outcome: 8-2
Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension

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37) Identify the structure labeled "9."
A) olecranon process
B) medial epicondyle
C) lateral epicondyle
D) greater tubercle
E) trochlea
Answer: B
Learning Outcome: 8-2
Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension

38) When the arm is straight, which structure accepts the olecranon?
A) 1
B) 3
C) 4
D) 8
E) 9
Answer: D
Learning Outcome: 8-2
Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension

39) Identify the place where the humerus often fractures.


A) 1
B) 2
C) 5
D) 6
E) 7
Answer: D
Learning Outcome: 8-2
Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension

40) Which structure does the radius rotate upon?


A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4
E) 5
Answer: C
Learning Outcome: 8-2
Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension

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41) Which of the following is not a part of the pelvis?
A) sacrum
B) coccyx
C) coxal bone
D) lumbar vertebrae
E) pubic symphysis
Answer: D
Learning Outcome: 8-3
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge

42) What bone articulates with the coxal bone at the acetabulum?
A) sacrum
B) femur
C) humerus
D) tibia
E) fibula
Answer: B
Learning Outcome: 8-3
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge

43) When seated, the weight of the body is borne by the


A) ischial tuberosities.
B) posterior inferior iliac spines.
C) iliac crests.
D) obturator foramina.
E) inferior rami of the pubis.
Answer: A
Learning Outcome: 8-3
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge

44) The pubic and ischial rami encircle the


A) pubic symphysis.
B) lesser sciatic notch.
C) greater sciatic notch.
D) obturator foramen.
E) acetabulum.
Answer: D
Learning Outcome: 8-3
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge

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45) The largest component of the coxal bone is the
A) pubis.
B) ischium.
C) ilium.
D) femur.
E) tibia.
Answer: C
Learning Outcome: 8-3
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge

46) A male has a ________ pelvic outlet when compared to the woman's pelvic outlet.
A) larger
B) longer
C) smaller
D) wider
E) deeper
Answer: C
Learning Outcome: 8-3
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge

47) Each coxal bone consists of the following three fused bones:
A) ulna, radius, and humerus
B) ilium, ischium, and pubis
C) femur, tibia, and fibula
D) hamate, capitate, and trapezium
E) femur, patella, and tibia
Answer: B
Learning Outcome: 8-3
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge

48) The superior border of the ilium that acts as a point of attachment for both ligaments and
muscles is the
A) anterior iliac spine.
B) acetabulum.
C) posterior superior iliac spine.
D) iliac crest.
E) iliac notch.
Answer: D
Learning Outcome: 8-3
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge

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49) The sacrum articulates with the
A) ilium.
B) ischium.
C) pubis.
D) ilium and ischium.
E) ischium and pubis.
Answer: A
Learning Outcome: 8-3
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge

50) The ilium, ischium, and pubis fuse into a single bone called the
A) patella.
B) pelvis.
C) pectoral girdle.
D) coccyx.
E) coxal bone.
Answer: E
Learning Outcome: 8-3
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge

51) The coxal bone and sacrum combine to form the


A) pelvis.
B) pelvic girdle.
C) hips.
D) pectoral girdle.
E) pubic symphysis.
Answer: A
Learning Outcome: 8-3
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge

52) Which surface feature(s) along the ilium mark(s) attachment sites for large hip muscles?
A) iliac spines
B) greater sciatic notch
C) gluteal lines
D) lesser sciatic notch
E) pubic symphysis
Answer: C
Learning Outcome: 8-3
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge

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53) The greater sciatic notch is a feature on the
A) ilium.
B) ischium.
C) pubis.
D) femur.
E) patella.
Answer: A
Learning Outcome: 8-3
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge

54) The pelvic organs are mostly found within the


A) ishial spine.
B) iliac fossa.
C) ishial fossa.
D) obturator foramen.
E) pubic symphysis.
Answer: B
Learning Outcome: 8-3
Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension

55) The longest and heaviest bone in the body is the


A) humerus.
B) femur.
C) tibia.
D) fibula.
E) coxal bone.
Answer: B
Learning Outcome: 8-4
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge

56) Which of the following is the heel bone?


A) talus
B) navicular
C) calcaneus
D) cuboid
E) patella
Answer: C
Learning Outcome: 8-4
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge

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57) The distal end of the tibia articulates with the
A) talus.
B) fibula.
C) patella.
D) calcaneus.
E) coxal bone.
Answer: A
Learning Outcome: 8-4
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge

58) The longest bone is the


A) coxal bone.
B) sternum.
C) humerus.
D) femur.
E) tibia.
Answer: D
Learning Outcome: 8-4
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge

59) The foot has ________ ankle bones and ________ bones in the sole.
A) 5; 5
B) 7; 5
C) 8; 4
D) 8; 5
E) 4; 5
Answer: B
Learning Outcome: 8-4
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge

60) The part of the tibia that is easily felt through the skin is and is known as the shin is the
A) medial malleolus.
B) anterior crest.
C) tibial tuberosity.
D) articular facet.
E) anterior margin.
Answer: E
Learning Outcome: 8-4
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge

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61) The patella slides in a groove on the femur called the
A) medial and lateral condyles.
B) interpatellar groove.
C) patellar surface.
D) femoral head.
E) patellar canal.
Answer: C
Learning Outcome: 8-4
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge

62) The linea aspera is located on the


A) humerus.
B) tibia.
C) ischium.
D) femur.
E) scapula.
Answer: D
Learning Outcome: 8-4
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge

63) The lateral malleolus is found on the


A) femur.
B) tibia.
C) fibula.
D) patella.
E) calcaneus.
Answer: C
Learning Outcome: 8-4
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge

64) The Achilles tendon attaches to which anatomical structure?


A) cuboid bone
B) calcaneus
C) talus
D) lesser trochanter
E) patella.
Answer: B
Learning Outcome: 8-4
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge

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65) The medial border of the fibula is bound to the ________ by the interosseous membrane.
A) femur
B) tibia
C) patella
D) navicular
E) femur and the tibia
Answer: B
Learning Outcome: 8-4
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge

66) Another name for the first toe is


A) hallux.
B) pollex.
C) hyoid.
D) lateral cuneiform.
E) phalanx.
Answer: A
Learning Outcome: 8-4
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge

67) The tarsus contains ________ bones.


A) 4
B) 5
C) 6
D) 7
E) 8
Answer: D
Learning Outcome: 8-4
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge

68) The weight of the body is supported by the


A) distal metacarpals.
B) proximal metatarsals.
C) distal ends of the metatarsals.
D) calcaneus.
E) distal metacarpals and the calcaneus.
Answer: E
Learning Outcome: 8-4
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge

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69) Which of the following is not a lower limb bone?
A) fibula
B) ulna
C) metatarsal
D) patella
E) femur
Answer: B
Learning Outcome: 8-4
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge

70) The hand has 15 phalangeal bones; the foot has 14 phalangeal bones.
A) The first statement is true but the second statement is false.
B) The first statement is false but the second statement is true.
C) The first statement is true and the second statement is true.
D) The first statement is false and the second statement is false.
E) too much anatomical variability to be sure
Answer: B
Learning Outcome: 8-4
Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension

71) Tom stumbles and injures his hallux. What part of his anatomy is injured?
A) his hand
B) his foot
C) his ankle
D) his knee
E) his hip
Answer: B
Learning Outcome: 8-4
Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension

72) The talus contacts the


A) calcaneus.
B) navicular bone.
C) tibia.
D) calcaneus and navicular bones.
E) tibia, calcaneus, and navicular bones.
Answer: E
Learning Outcome: 8-4
Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension

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73) Compared to the hand, the foot
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.
Answer: D
Learning Outcome: 8-4
Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension

74) When standing normally, most of your weight is transmitted to the ground by the
A) distal ends of the metatarsals and calcaneus.
B) talus and proximal metatarsals.
C) calcaneus and talus.
D) talus and cuneiforms.
E) calcaneus and proximal metatarsals.
Answer: A
Learning Outcome: 8-4
Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension

75) 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?
A) a loose Achilles 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
Answer: C
Learning Outcome: 8-4
Bloom's Taxonomy: Application

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Figure 8-3 The Femur
Use Figure 8-3 to answer the following questions:

76) Which structure articulates with the acetabulum?


A) 1
B) 2
C) 4
D) 5
E) 9
Answer: D
Learning Outcome: 8-4
Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension

77) Identify the diaphysis of the femur.


A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 5
E) 7
Answer: E
Learning Outcome: 8-4
Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension

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78) Identify the structure labeled "2."
A) greater trochanter
B) linea aspera
C) head
D) lateral epicondyle
E) lateral condyle
Answer: A
Learning Outcome: 8-4
Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension

79) Identify the structure labeled "12."


A) greater trochanter
B) linea aspera
C) head
D) lateral epicondyle
E) lateral condyle
Answer: B
Learning Outcome: 8-4
Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension

80) Identify the structure labeled "3."


A) greater trochanter
B) lesser trochanter
C) head
D) lateral epicondyle
E) lateral condyle
Answer: D
Learning Outcome: 8-4
Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension

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Figure 8-4 Bones of the Ankle and Foot
Use Figure 8-4 to answer the following questions:

81) Identify the bones labeled "9."


A) metatarsals
B) carpals
C) metacarpals
D) tarsals
E) coxae
Answer: A
Learning Outcome: 8-4
Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension

82) Identify the bones named for their wedge shape.


A) 3
B) 8
C) 7
D) 1
E) 2
Answer: B
Learning Outcome: 8-4
Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension

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83) On which bone does the tibia press?
A) 1
B) 7
C) 9
D) 2
E) 3
Answer: D
Learning Outcome: 8-4
Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension

84) Identify the bone labeled "7."


A) cuboid
B) cuneiform I
C) navicular
D) talus
E) calcaneus
Answer: C
Learning Outcome: 8-4
Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension

85) Identify the bone labeled "1."


A) talus
B) calcaneus
C) cuneiform V
D) cuboid
E) metatarsal
Answer: B
Learning Outcome: 8-4
Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension

86) Compared to the male pelvis, the female pelvis


A) is larger.
B) is heavier.
C) has a greater angle inferior to the pubic symphysis.
D) has a thicker ischial tuberosity.
E) has deep acetabula.
Answer: C
Learning Outcome: 8-5
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge

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87) Which of the following is not a characteristic of the male pelvis?
A) heavy, rough textured bone
B) heart-shaped pelvic inlet
C) angle of pubic arch greater than 100 degrees
D) relatively deep iliac fossa
E) ilia extend far above sacrum
Answer: C
Learning Outcome: 8-5
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge

88) The clearest distinction between a male and female skeleton is seen in the characteristics of
the
A) skull.
B) pelvis.
C) sacrum.
D) teeth.
E) thoracic cage.
Answer: B
Learning Outcome: 8-5
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge

89) Which of the following is a not characteristic of the female pelvis?


A) triangular obturator foramen
B) coccyx points anteriorly
C) sacrum broad and short
D) bone markings not very prominent
E) ischial spine points posteriorly
Answer: B
Learning Outcome: 8-5
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge

90) Study of human skeletons can reveal information concerning the person's
A) sex.
B) age and nutritional status.
C) size and handedness.
D) health.
E) All of the answers are correct.
Answer: E
Learning Outcome: 8-5
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge

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91) Which of the following is not an age-related change in the skeleton?
A) closure of the fontanels
B) bone remodeling
C) reduction in mineral content
D) appearance of major vertebral curves
E) fusion of the coxal bones
Answer: B
Learning Outcome: 8-5
Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension

92) On a field trip you discover a skeleton with the following characteristics: the acetabulum is
directed laterally, the ischial spine points medially, and the angle inferior to the pubic symphysis
is less than 90 degrees. The long bones of the arms and legs are relatively light and show
epiphyseal plates. This skeleton is probably from
A) a young male.
B) a young female.
C) an elderly male.
D) an elderly female.
E) cannot tell on the basis of this information
Answer: A
Learning Outcome: 8-5
Bloom's Taxonomy: Application

Short Answer Questions

93) The appendicular skeleton includes the bones of the upper and lower extremities and their
supporting elements called ________.
Answer: girdles
Learning Outcome: 8-1
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge

94) The girdles of the appendicular skeleton support the bones of the ________.
Answer: limbs
Learning Outcome: 8-1
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge

95) Two prominent features of the clavicle are the conoid tubercle at the distal end and the
________ tuberosity at the proximal end.
Answer: costal
Learning Outcome: 8-1
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge

96) The scapula articulates with the humerus at the ________ joint.
Answer: glenohumeral
Learning Outcome: 8-1
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97) The ________ are S-shaped bones that articulate lateral to the jugular notch.
Answer: clavicles
Learning Outcome: 8-1
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge

98) The radius and ulna are bound to each other by a(n) ________ ligament.
Answer: interosseous
Learning Outcome: 8-2
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge

99) The trochlea is located on the ________.


Answer: humerus
Learning Outcome: 8-2
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge

100) The bones of the palm are called ________ bones.


Answer: metacarpal
Learning Outcome: 8-2
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge

101) The bones of the forearm, or ________, consist of the radius and ulna.
Answer: antebrachium
Learning Outcome: 8-2
Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension

102) Match the term with its key characteristics.


1. lunate A) pea-shaped
2. triquetrum B) comma-shaped
3. pisiform C) pyramid-shaped
Answer: 1-B; 2-C; 3-A
Learning Outcome: 8-2
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge

103) The two pubic bones join medially at the ________.


Answer: pubic symphysis
Learning Outcome: 8-3
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge

104) The pelvic ________ is bordered by the coccyx, the ischial tuberosities, and the inferior
border of the pubic symphysis.
Answer: outlet
Learning Outcome: 8-3
Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension

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105) The space enclosed by the true pelvis is called the ________.
Answer: pelvic inlet (or pelvic cavity)
Learning Outcome: 8-3
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge

106) The medial malleolus is located on the ________ bone.


Answer: tibia
Learning Outcome: 8-4
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge

107) The ligament that surrounds the ________ attaches to the tibial tuberosity.
Answer: patella
Learning Outcome: 8-4
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge

108) A ligament attaches the acetabulum to the femur at the ________, a small pit in the center
of the femoral head.
Answer: fovea capitis
Learning Outcome: 8-4
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge

Essay Questions

109) Why is it necessary for the bones of the pelvic girdle to be more massive than the bones of
the pectoral girdle?
Answer: The pelvic girdle must withstand the load of bearing and moving the entire body
whereas the pectoral girdle only supports the upper limbs.
Learning Outcome: 8-3
Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension

110) What is the distinction between the false pelvis and the true pelvis?
Answer: The true pelvis encloses the pelvic cavity and its superior limit is a line that extends
from either side of the base of the sacrum, along the arcuate line and pectineal line to the pubic
symphysis. The false pelvis consists of the expanded, bladelike portions of each ilium superior to
the pelvic brim.
Learning Outcome: 8-3
Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension

111) Describe the pelvic adaptations to childbearing in the female.


Answer: These include: an enlarged pelvic outlet, a broader pubic angle, less curvature on the
sacrum and coccyx, wider and more circular pelvic inlet, a relatively broad pelvis that does not
extend as far superiorly, and ilia that project farther laterally, but do not extend as far superior to
the sacrum.
Learning Outcome: 8-3
Bloom's Taxonomy: Application

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112) Describe how the arches of the foot assist in weight distribution.
Answer: The arches absorb shock as weight distribution shifts during movements. The
longitudinal arch absorbs most of the shock of steps, while the transverse arch distributes the
weight evenly.
Learning Outcome: 8-4
Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension

113) To settle a bet, you need to measure the length of your lower limb (head of femur to distal
condyle of tibia). What landmarks would you use to make the measurement?
Answer: You could feel the inferior iliac notch, which is at the same level as the head of the
femur. You could feel the medial malleolus of the tibia at the ankle.
Learning Outcome: 8-4
Bloom's Taxonomy: Application

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