Human Anatomy: Appendicular Skeleton
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What is the primary function of the bones of the shoulder girdle?

  • To support the skull and face
  • To connect the bones of the upper limbs to the axial skeleton (correct)
  • To provide protection to the vital organs
  • To form the joints of the lower limbs
  • Which of the following bones articulates with the humerus to form the glenohumeral joint?

  • Ulna
  • Clavicle
  • Scapula (correct)
  • Carpals
  • What is the total number of phalanges in the upper and lower limbs?

  • 20
  • 28
  • 56 (correct)
  • 40
  • Which of the following bones is a triangular, flat bone?

    <p>Scapula</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the joint formed by the articulation of the clavicle and the acromion of the scapula?

    <p>Acromioclavicular joint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total number of metacarpals in the upper limbs?

    <p>10</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following bones is a slender bone that faces forward and extends between the manubrium of the sternum and the acromion of the scapula?

    <p>Clavicle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the spine on the posterior surface of the scapula?

    <p>Acromion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bone articulates with the glenoid fossa of the scapula to form the glenohumeral joint?

    <p>Humerus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the smaller bone in the forearm?

    <p>Radius</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the humerus articulates with the radius and ulna to form the elbow joint?

    <p>Trochlea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many bones are in the wrist?

    <p>8</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the projection of bone that can be palpated as the tip of the elbow?

    <p>Olecranon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which joint is formed by the articulation of the distal end of the radius with the carpal bones?

    <p>Wrist joint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the proximal row of the wrist bones, listed from lateral to medial?

    <p>Scaphoid, Lunate, Triquetrum, Pisiform</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the scaphoid and lunate in the wrist joint?

    <p>They articulate with the radius to form the wrist joint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bone articulates with the acromion of the scapula at the acromioclavicular joint?

    <p>Clavicle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the joint formed by the articulation of the proximal end of the radius with the humerus?

    <p>Elbow joint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the bones that form the palm of the hand?

    <p>Metacarpals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many bones are in the fingers and thumb?

    <p>14</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bone extends from the shoulder to the elbow?

    <p>Humerus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the metacarpal bones?

    <p>They articulate proximally with the carpals and distally with the proximal phalanges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three bones that fuse together to form the hip bone?

    <p>Ilium, Ischium, Pubis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the socket in the hip bone where the head of the femur articulates?

    <p>Acetabulum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the shape of the inner surface of the wing of the ilium?

    <p>Concave</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the iliac crest?

    <p>To be felt through the skin along the entire length</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the pubis extends laterally to form part of the acetabulum?

    <p>Superior pubic ramus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the ischial tuberosities?

    <p>To support the body weight when sitting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many bones are in the thigh?

    <p>One</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the longest bone in the body?

    <p>Femur</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the patella?

    <p>The largest sesamoid bone in the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the shape of the patella?

    <p>Triangular</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the fibula?

    <p>To act as an attachment for muscles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the joint formed by the articulation of the tibia and the fibula at the upper end?

    <p>Proximal tibiofibular joint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following bones forms part of the ankle joint?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the bony projection on the medial aspect of the tibia?

    <p>Medial malleolus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the patella?

    <p>Both leg extension and protection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many tarsal bones are there in the foot?

    <p>7</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the bone that articulates with the fibula at the distal tibiofibular joint?

    <p>Tibia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the structure of each metatarsal?

    <p>Similar to each other</p> Signup and view all the answers

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