Chapter 8 Quiz: The Appendicular Skeleton

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

sacrum

Which of the following constitutes the pectoral girdle?

clavicles and scapulae

Figure 8-1 The Scapula

Use Figure 8-1 to answer the following questions:


Identify the structure labeled "7."

spine of scapula

Which of the following features is located near the proximal end of the humerus?

greater tubercle

The condyle of the humerus consists of the

capitulum and trochlea

Each hand has ________ phalangeal bones.

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Which of the following is not an upper limb bone?

metatarsals

What bone articulates with the coxal bone at the acetabulum?

femur

A male has a ________ pelvic outlet when compared to the woman's pelvic outlet.

smaller

The ilium, ischium, and pubis fuse into a single bone called the

coxal bone

Which of the following is the heel bone?

calcaneus

The tarsus contains ________ bones.

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Figure 8-3 The Femur

Use Figure 8-3 to answer the following questions:


Identify the structure labeled "2."

greater trochanter

Figure 8-4 Bones of the Ankle and Foot

Use Figure 8-4 to answer the following questions:


Identify the bones labeled "9."

metatarsals

The longest and heaviest bone in the body is the

femur