31 Questions
How many carpal bones are there in the appendicular skeleton?
16
Which part of the skeleton allows us to move and manipulate objects?
Appendicular skeleton
What is another name for the shoulder girdle?
Pectoral girdle
How many scapulae are part of the pectoral girdle?
2
Where do the clavicles originate in the pectoral girdle?
Manubrium
Which bone is also called the shoulder blade?
Scapula
How many metatarsal bones are there in the lower limbs?
10
What is the name of the ridge across the posterior surface of the scapula?
Spine
Which part of the scapula holds the glenoid cavity?
Supraglenoid tubercle
What attaches to the conoid tubercle and the costal tuberosity?
Stabilizing ligaments
Which bone articulates with the pectoral girdle?
Humerus
Which process of the scapula is anterior and smaller?
Coracoid process
What separates the two regions of the scapular posterior surface?
Scapular spine
What is another name for the shoulder joint?
Glenohumeral joint
Which part of the clavicle articulates with the acromion?
Acromial end
What is the function of the pectoral girdle?
To connect the arms to the body
How many phalanges are found in the upper limbs?
28
Which bones articulate with the clavicles?
Scapulae
Where do the clavicles originate in the pectoral girdle?
Manubrium
What is the total number of metacarpal bones in the upper limbs?
10
Which part of the skeleton allows movement and manipulation of objects?
Appendicular skeleton
The scapula has how many borders?
Three borders
What process of the scapula articulates with the clavicle at the acromioclavicular joint?
Acromion
Which of the following processes is anterior and smaller on the scapula?
Coracoid process
What part of the clavicle articulates with the acromion?
Acromial end
The superior angle of the scapula articulates with which bony landmark?
Clavicle
Which region of the scapular posterior surface is separated by the scapular spine?
Supraglenoid fossa
What is the name of the joint formed by articulation between the glenoid cavity and the humerus?
Glenohumeral joint
How many tubercles does the proximal epiphysis of the humerus have?
Two tubercles
What is another name for the shoulder girdle?
"Pectoral Girdle"
What is another name for arm?
Brachium
Test your knowledge of the appendicular skeleton, which includes 126 bones of the limbs and supportive girdles. This quiz covers the clavicle, scapula, humerus, radius, ulna, and carpal bones, among others.
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