Human Anatomy Weekly Quiz 3

Appendicular Skeleton

What articulates with the distal surface of the third carpal bone found in the distal row?

metacarpal III

What does the superior articulating surface of the posterior bone of the pectoral girdle articulate with? Be as specific as possible.

acromial end of the clavicle

What is the structure superior to a distal condyle?

distal epicondyle

What is the most distal/medial structure of the leg?

medial malleolus of the tibia

What is the most medial/inferior non-articulating bone structure of the bone of the thigh?

medial epicondyle of the femur

What is the most distal/medial structure in the antebrachium?

styloid process of the ulna

What is the most anterior process of the posterior bone in the pectoral girdle?

coracoid process of the scapula

What is found between the two large bony structures on the proximal area/anterior view of the bone of the brachium?

intertubercular sulcus of the humerus

What is the most inferior/posterior structure of the os coxae?

ischial tuberosity of the ischium

What is between the proximal articulating structures of the bone that articulates with the distal surface of the bone of the thigh?

intercondylar eminence of the tibia

What runs perpendicular through the center of an osteon?

central canal

What paranasal sinus is found in a facial bone?

maxillary sinus

What is the inferior articulating surface of the posterior bone of the pectoral girdle?

glenoid fossa of the scapula

What is the posterior/distal fossa of the humerus?

olecranon fossa of the humerus

What is the most distal/lateral structure of the leg?

lateral malleolus of the fibula

What short area of muscle attachment on the posterior surface is found immediately distal/lateral to the most superior/lateral bony projection of the bone of the thigh?

gluteal tuberosity of the femur

What is the most inferior/anterior structure of the os coxae where muscles attach?

pubic tubercle of the pubis

What is the most medial/distal structure of the bone of the brachium that is covered in periosteum?

medial epicondyle of the humerus

What structure is inferior/medial to the neck of the lateral bone of the antebrachium?

radial tuberosity of the radius

What is found running the length of the shaft in the posterior view of the bone of the thigh?

linea aspera of the femur

What is the structure that is proximal/anterior/midline and is inferior to the articulating structures of the medial bone of the leg?

tibial tuberosity of the tibia

What indentation is found in the medial surface of the proximal articulating structure of the bone of the thigh?

fovea of the femur

What layer of the epidermis is only found in the palms of the hands and soles of the feet?

stratum lucidum

What facial bone is posterior/lateral to the most superior projection of the right maxillary bone?

right lacrimal bone

What smooth muscles are attached to the base of hair follicles?

arrector pili

Where specifically is a chondrocyte located?

lacunae

What is the most medial/distal (anterior) tarsal bone that does not articulate with a metatarsal bone?

navicular bone

Collectively, what are the bones of the foot (arch) called?

tarsal, metatarsal bones

What is the 3rd bone from the lateral border in the proximal row of the carpal bones that is visible in both the anterior and posterior views?

triquetrum

What sudoriferous (sweat) glands are active at birth?

merocrine glands

What knobby end of a long bone is found closest to the trunk?

proximal epiphysis

What is found in the midline in the posterior view of the sacrum?

median sacral crest of the sacrum

What artery supplies the most distal section of a long bone?

distal epiphyseal artery

What is the most posterior/superior process of the mandible?

mandibular condyle of the mandible

What is found between the capitulum (head) and the tubercle of a rib?

neck of the rib

What is the most distal/medial projection of the bone of the brachium that is not covered in periosteum?

trochlea of the humerus

What is the most distal/lateral structure of the bone of the thigh?

lateral epicondyle of the femur

Where does the 2nd rib attach to the sternum?

sternal angle of the sternum

Starting from the lateral border, what is the second carpal in the proximal row?

lunate

What is the most distal/lateral structure of the bone of the brachium that is not covered in periosteum?

capitulum of the humerus

What connects the dense irregular connective tissue that covers long bones to the long bone?

perforating fibers

What carpal bone cannot be seen from the posterior view?

pisiform

What tissue is found in the papillary layer of the dermis?

areolar connective tissue

From the medial view of the temporal bone (view outside of the temporal bone), what is anterior/inferior to the external auditory/acoustic meatus?

styloid process of the temporal bone