Chapter 8 Anatomy : The Appendicular Skeleton
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Which part of the clavicle articulates with the manubrium?
sternal end
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A shoulder separation results from injury to the ________.
acromioclavicular joint
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Which feature lies between the spine and superior border of the scapula?
supraspinous fossa
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What structure is an extension of the spine of the scapula?
acromion
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Name the short, hook-like bony process of the scapula that projects anteriorly.
coracoid process
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How many bones are there in the upper limbs combined?
60
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Which bony landmark is located on the lateral side of the proximal humerus?
greater tubercle
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Which region of the humerus articulates with the radius as part of the elbow joint?
capitulum
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Which is the lateral-most carpal bone of the proximal row?
scaphoid
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The radius bone ________.
has a head that articulates with the radial notch of the ulna
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How many bones fuse in adulthood to form the hip bone?
3
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Which component forms the superior part of the hip bone?
ilium
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Which of the following supports body weight when sitting?
ischial tuberosity
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The ischial spine is found between which of the following structures?
lesser sciatic notch and greater sciatic notch
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The pelvis ________.
has a subpubic angle that is larger in females
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Which bony landmark of the femur serves as a site for muscle attachments?
medial condyle
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What structure contributes to the knee joint?
medial condyle of the tibia
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Which tarsal bone articulates with the tibia and fibula?
talus
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What is the total number of bones found in the foot and toes?
26
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The tibia ________.
is firmly anchored to the fibula by an interosseous membrane
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Which event takes place during the seventh week of development?
the rotation of the limbs
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During endochondral ossification of a long bone, ________.
growth of the epiphyseal plate will produce bone lengthening
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The clavicle ________.
develops via intramembranous ossification
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Which of the following bones is part of the pectoral girdle?
scapula
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Which joint is the only bony articulation between the pectoral girdle and the axial skeleton?
Sternoclavicular joint
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What is the function of the fossae found on the scapula?
They serve as attachment sites for muscles that act on the humerus
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What is the carrying angle of the forearm, and why is it functionally important?
It is the lateral deviation of the forearm, allowing the hand to swing freely and avoid contact with the hip
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What is the function of the interosseous membrane between the radius and ulna?
Unites the radius and ulna and serves as a muscle attachment surface
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What condition results from compression of the nerve within the carpal tunnel, often due to overuse or inflammation?
Carpal tunnel syndrome
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How many phalanges are found in each finger except the thumb?
3
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What bones form the bony pelvis?
Two hip bones, sacrum, and coccyx
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What is the name of the deep, cup-shaped cavity formed by the convergence of the ilium, ischium, and pubis, and involved in forming the hip joint?
Acetabulum
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Which of the following is a characteristic of the female pelvis compared to the male pelvis?
Wider and more shallow lesser pelvic cavity
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Which structure on the femur provides attachment points for muscles and ligaments of the knee?
Epicondyles
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Which bone of the appendicular skeleton forms without first becoming cartilage?
Clavicle
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What structure is responsible for the lengthening of long bones during development?
Epiphyseal plate
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Which of the following occurs during the sixth week of limb development?
Fingers and toes begin to separate
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What condition can result from prolonged stretching and weakening of the ligaments supporting the longitudinal arches?
Pes planus (flat foot)
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What is the main function of the arches of the foot during weight-bearing activities?
To absorb shock and distribute body weight
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Which metatarsal bone is the longest?
Second metatarsal
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Which tarsal bone directly supports body weight by transferring it from the tibia to the heel?
Talus
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What type of bone is the patella classified as?
Sesamoid bone
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Which bone is the single bone of the thigh and the longest bone in the body?
Femur
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