Question 1

Which of the following is NOT one of the four major parts of the appendicular skeleton?

Accepted Answer

Vertebral column

Question 2

The pectoral girdle consists of which two bones?

Accepted Answer

Scapula and clavicle

Question 3

A patient presents with a fracture in the brachium. Which bone is most likely affected?

Accepted Answer

Humerus

Question 4

Which of the following correctly describes the anatomical position of the radius and ulna in the forearm?

Accepted Answer

Radius is lateral, ulna is medial

Question 5

How many carpal bones are found in one human wrist?

Accepted Answer

$$8$$

Question 6

Which bone is NOT part of the pelvic girdle?

Accepted Answer

Sacrum

Question 7

A forensic anthropologist is examining a pelvis. Which feature would most likely indicate a female pelvis?

Accepted Answer

Broader, more rounded pelvic inlet

Question 8

Which of the following is the correct sequence of bones from the shoulder to the hand?

Accepted Answer

Clavicle, scapula, humerus, radius/ulna, carpals, metacarpals, phalanges

Question 9

Which joint is formed by the articulation of the scapula and the humerus?

Accepted Answer

Shoulder (glenohumeral) joint

Question 10

If a person suffers a fracture to the distal end of the radius, which common injury might this represent?

Accepted Answer

Colles' fracture

Question 11

Which of the following statements about the male and female pelvis is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

The female pelvis has a larger, more circular pelvic inlet.

Question 12

Which bone articulates with both the humerus and the carpal bones?

Accepted Answer

Radius

Question 13

A patient has difficulty flexing their wrist after a fall. Which group of bones is most likely injured?

Accepted Answer

Carpals

Question 14

Which of the following is the correct formula for calculating the total number of phalanges in both hands?

Accepted Answer

$$2 	imes 14 = 28$$

Question 15

Which bone is most commonly fractured in a fall on an outstretched hand?

Accepted Answer

Scaphoid (carpal bone)

Question 16

Which of the following best describes the function of the pectoral girdle?

Accepted Answer

Connects the upper limb to the axial skeleton

Question 17

A patient presents with pain in the acetabulum. Which joint is most likely affected?

Accepted Answer

Hip joint

Question 18

Which of the following is a difference between the male and female acetabula?

Accepted Answer

Female acetabula are smaller and farther apart

Question 19

Which of the following bones is NOT part of the hand?

Accepted Answer

Tarsal

Question 20

A multi-step problem: If a person has a fracture in the shaft of the humerus and a dislocation of the radius at the elbow, which two joints are directly involved?

Accepted Answer

Humeroulnar and radioulnar joints

Appendicular Skeleton: Structure and Function

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