70 Questions
Which bones are part of the pectoral girdle?
Clavicle and scapula
What is the function of the pelvic girdle?
Articulates the lower limbs with the end of the vertebral column
What is the articulating surface for the sternum of the thoracic cage in the clavicle?
Sternal end
Which bone has the glenoid cavity as an articulating surface for the head of the humerus?
Scapula
What are the bones of the legs that form the ankle joint?
Tarsals
Which bones are part of the appendicular skeleton?
Humerus and femur
What are the bones that form the wrist joint?
Carpals
What is the function of the girdles in the appendicular skeleton?
Connect limbs to the axial skeleton
Which bones are part of the pelvic girdle?
Os coxae
What are the bones of the arms that form the elbow joint?
Humerus, ulna, and radius
Which bone has distinct features such as the anatomical neck, tubercles, and the intertubercular sulcus?
Humerus
How many carpal bones are there in the hand?
8
Which bone forms the pelvic girdle and serves as an attachment point for each lower limb?
Ilium
Which bone is not part of the lower limb?
Radius
Which bone has specific features like the greater and lesser trochanters and the linea aspera?
Femur
Which bone has a specific structure and elevation for muscle attachment in the knee joint?
Patella
How many metacarpal bones are there in the hand?
5
At what age do the three bones of the os coxae fuse to form the ilium, pubis, and ischium?
15
What is the specific elevation for muscle and ligament attachment on the scapula?
Coracoid process
How many phalanx bones are there in the hand?
14
Which bone articulates with the lateral condyle of the femur?
Tibia
What is the function of the patella in the knee joint?
Protects the knee
Which bone forms the ankle joint with the talus and the calcaneus?
Cuboid
Which bone is not part of the knee joint?
Talus
What is the specific elevation on the tibia for muscle attachment?
Tibial tuberosity
Which bone forms the pelvic girdle?
Femur
How many tarsal bones form the ankle joint?
7
Which bone articulates with the lateral condyle of the tibia?
Fibula
How many metatarsal bones form the sole of the foot?
5
Which bone is a sesamoid bone within the patellar tendon?
Patella
Which bone forms the ankle joint by articulating with the tibia and fibula?
Talus
What is the function of the patella?
To protect the knee and connect the muscles in the front of the thigh
Which bone does the lateral condyle of the femur articulate with?
Fibula
What is the function of the tibial tuberosity?
To provide attachment for muscles on the anterior side of the knee
Which bone is a sesamoid bone within the patellar tendon?
Patella
What is the function of the medial malleolus?
To make the medial protrusion at the ankle
Which bone forms the sole of the feet?
Metatarsals
What is the function of the interosseous membrane?
To connect the tibia and fibula
Which bone articulates only with the femur?
Patella
Which bone forms the ankle joint by articulating with the talus and calcaneus?
Navicular
Pectoral girdle holds the lower limbs and articulates them with the trunk
False
The pelvic girdle articulates the lower limbs with the end of vertebral column
True
The pectoral girdle is formed by left and right clavicle and left and right scapula
True
The pelvic girdle is formed by left and right os coxae
True
The sternal end of the clavicle is the articulating surface for the sternum of the thoracic cage
True
The acromial end of the scapula is the articulating surface for the acromion
True
The glenoid cavity of the scapula is the articulating surface for the head of the humerus
True
The pectoral girdle is part of the axial skeleton
False
The pelvic girdle is part of the appendicular skeleton
True
The clavicle and scapula are part of the appendicular skeleton
True
True or false: The patella articulates with both the femur and tibia.
False
True or false: The tibia articulates with the fibula.
True
True or false: The fibula articulates with the femur.
False
True or false: There are 7 tarsal bones that form the ankle.
True
True or false: The medial malleolus is located on the lateral inferior side of the tibia.
False
True or false: The interosseous membrane holds together the tibia and fibula.
True
True or false: There are 5 metatarsal bones that form the sole of the foot.
True
True or false: The phalanx bones consist of proximal, middle, and distal parts, except for the pollex.
True
True or false: The tibia is the lateral bone of the lower limb.
False
True or false: The femur and patella are part of the os coxae.
False
True or false: The upper limb is composed of 28 bones divided into three regions: arm, forearm, and hand.
False
True or false: The pelvic girdle is formed by the os coxae and serves as an attachment point for each upper limb, firmly joined to the axial skeleton.
False
True or false: The differences between the female and male pelvis include variations in pelvic weight, shape of the pelvic inlet, greater pelvic cavity, and subpubic angle.
False
True or false: The os coxae is composed of two bones that fuse around age 15, forming the ilium, pubis, and ischium, with distinct elevations and depressions.
False
True or false: The femur, tibia, and fibula are the bones of the upper limb, divided into regions and with specific elevations, articulating surfaces, and attachments for muscles.
False
True or false: The patella is a prominent bone in the elbow joint, with a specific structure and elevation for muscle attachment.
False
True or false: The lower limb is composed of 32 bones divided into three regions: thigh, leg, and foot, each with specific anatomical features.
False
True or false: The coracoid process serves as an elevation for muscle and ligament attachment on the clavicle, with specific borders and angles.
False
True or false: The hand consists of 7 carpal bones, 5 metacarpal bones, and 14 phalanx bones, each with specific anatomical names and forming the structure of the wrist and fingers.
False
True or false: The humerus has specific features like the surgical neck, tubercles, and the intertubercular sulcus.
False
Study Notes
Anatomy of Upper Limb and Pelvic Girdle
- The coracoid process serves as an elevation for muscle and ligament attachment on the scapula, with specific borders and angles.
- The upper limb is composed of 30 bones divided into three regions: arm, forearm, and hand.
- The humerus has distinct features such as the anatomical neck, tubercles, and the intertubercular sulcus.
- The ulna and radius are important bones of the forearm, with specific features like the olecranon process and radial notch.
- The hand consists of 8 carpal bones, 5 metacarpal bones, and 14 phalanx bones, each with specific anatomical names and forming the structure of the wrist and fingers.
- The pelvic girdle is formed by the os coxae and serves as an attachment point for each lower limb, firmly joined to the axial skeleton.
- The differences between the female and male pelvis include variations in pelvic weight, shape of the pelvic inlet, lesser pelvic cavity, and subpubic angle.
- The os coxae is composed of three bones that fuse around age 15, forming the ilium, pubis, and ischium, with distinct elevations and depressions.
- The femur, tibia, and fibula are the bones of the lower limb, divided into regions and with specific elevations, articulating surfaces, and attachments for muscles.
- The femur has specific features like the greater and lesser trochanters and the linea aspera.
- The patella is a prominent bone in the knee joint, with a specific structure and elevation for muscle attachment.
- The lower limb is composed of 30 bones divided into three regions: thigh, leg, and foot, each with specific anatomical features.
Anatomy of Upper Limb and Pelvic Girdle
- The coracoid process serves as an elevation for muscle and ligament attachment on the scapula, with specific borders and angles.
- The upper limb is composed of 30 bones divided into three regions: arm, forearm, and hand.
- The humerus has distinct features such as the anatomical neck, tubercles, and the intertubercular sulcus.
- The ulna and radius are important bones of the forearm, with specific features like the olecranon process and radial notch.
- The hand consists of 8 carpal bones, 5 metacarpal bones, and 14 phalanx bones, each with specific anatomical names and forming the structure of the wrist and fingers.
- The pelvic girdle is formed by the os coxae and serves as an attachment point for each lower limb, firmly joined to the axial skeleton.
- The differences between the female and male pelvis include variations in pelvic weight, shape of the pelvic inlet, lesser pelvic cavity, and subpubic angle.
- The os coxae is composed of three bones that fuse around age 15, forming the ilium, pubis, and ischium, with distinct elevations and depressions.
- The femur, tibia, and fibula are the bones of the lower limb, divided into regions and with specific elevations, articulating surfaces, and attachments for muscles.
- The femur has specific features like the greater and lesser trochanters and the linea aspera.
- The patella is a prominent bone in the knee joint, with a specific structure and elevation for muscle attachment.
- The lower limb is composed of 30 bones divided into three regions: thigh, leg, and foot, each with specific anatomical features.
Test your knowledge of the anatomy of the upper limb and pelvic girdle with this quiz. Explore the bones, features, and specific anatomical details of the upper and lower limbs, including the scapula, humerus, ulna, radius, hand, pelvic girdle, femur, tibia, fibula, and patella. Perfect for anatomy enthusiasts and medical students.
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