Question 1

Which bone is NOT part of the pectoral girdle?

Accepted Answer

Humerus

Question 2

A patient presents with a fracture in the distal end of the radius. Which joint is most likely affected?

Accepted Answer

Radiocarpal (wrist) joint

Question 3

Which of the following correctly describes the difference between a male and female pelvis?

Accepted Answer

The female pelvis has a wider angle of the ischial arch than the male pelvis.

Question 4

Which carpal bone is located most laterally in the proximal row of the wrist?

Accepted Answer

Scaphoid

Question 5

A gymnast lands awkwardly and injures the acromioclavicular joint. Which bones are directly involved in this joint?

Accepted Answer

Clavicle and scapula

Question 6

Which of the following joints is classified as a synarthrosis?

Accepted Answer

Suture in the skull

Question 7

Which equation best represents the number of phalanges in one human hand?

Accepted Answer

$2 + (4 	imes 3)$

Question 8

A football player suffers a tear in the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). Which joint is affected?

Accepted Answer

Knee joint

Question 9

Which type of synovial joint allows movement in all three axes?

Accepted Answer

Multiaxial

Question 10

Which of the following is a cartilaginous joint that allows some movement?

Accepted Answer

Symphysis

Question 11

A patient has difficulty flexing their wrist. Which bones are directly involved in the wrist joint?

Accepted Answer

Radius and carpal bones

Question 12

Which of the following best describes a syndesmosis joint?

Accepted Answer

A fibrous joint with dense regular connective tissue allowing some movement

Question 13

Which formula correctly calculates the total number of tarsal bones in both feet?

Accepted Answer

$7 	imes 2$

Question 14

Which joint type is most likely to be affected in a patient with osteoarthritis in the fingers?

Accepted Answer

Synovial joint

Question 15

Which movement is possible at a biaxial synovial joint?

Accepted Answer

Flexion, extension, abduction, and adduction

Question 16

A patient has a dislocated shoulder. Which type of synovial joint is the shoulder?

Accepted Answer

Ball-and-socket joint

Question 17

Which of the following is true about the pelvic girdle?

Accepted Answer

It consists of the ilium, ischium, and pubis.

Question 18

Which equation represents the total number of metacarpal bones in both hands?

Accepted Answer

$5 	imes 2$

Question 19

Which joint classification allows the least amount of movement?

Accepted Answer

Synarthroses

Question 20

A radiograph shows a fracture in the fibula. Which region of the appendicular skeleton is affected?

Accepted Answer

Lower extremity

Appendicular Skeleton and Articulations: Structure and Function

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