Question 1

Which of the following best explains why the pectoral girdle offers a greater degree of mobility compared to the pelvic girdle?

Accepted Answer

The scapulae are not attached to the axial skeleton and the socket of the shoulder joint is shallow.

Question 2

A patient presents with a break in the distal end of the radius after falling on an outstretched hand. What type of fracture is most likely?

Accepted Answer

Colles' fracture

Question 3

Which bone forms the major portion of the elbow joint with the humerus?

Accepted Answer

Ulna

Question 4

The acetabulum is a deep socket formed at the point of fusion of which three bones?

Accepted Answer

Ilium, ischium, and pubis

Question 5

Which anatomical feature of the humerus is most frequently fractured?

Accepted Answer

Surgical neck

Question 6

A patient complains of tingling and numbness in the hand after repetitive wrist movements. Which structure is most likely compressed?

Accepted Answer

Median nerve

Question 7

Which of the following bones does NOT articulate to form the wrist joint?

Accepted Answer

Pisiform

Question 8

Which feature of the femur serves as a site for muscle attachment and is located between the greater and lesser trochanters?

Accepted Answer

Intertrochanteric line

Question 9

Which of the following is a distinguishing feature of the female pelvis compared to the male pelvis?

Accepted Answer

Wider, shallower, and lighter pelvis

Question 10

Which bone is NOT weight bearing in the lower limb?

Accepted Answer

Fibula

Question 11

A patient suffers a bimalleolar fracture. Which bones are involved?

Accepted Answer

Tibia and fibula

Question 12

Which arch of the foot is responsible for elevating the lateral part of the foot?

Accepted Answer

Lateral longitudinal arch

Question 13

Which anatomical structure anchors the biceps muscle of the arm?

Accepted Answer

Coracoid process

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

$$2 + (4 	imes 3) = 14$$

Question 15

Which bone forms the 'ball of the foot'?

Accepted Answer

First metatarsal

Question 16

Which of the following is a function of the pelvic girdle?

Accepted Answer

Transmits weight of upper body to lower limbs

Question 17

Which anatomical feature of the tibia is the site of attachment for the patellar ligament?

Accepted Answer

Tibial tuberosity

Question 18

Which of the following best describes the difference in phalangeal bones between the thumb (pollex) and other fingers?

Accepted Answer

The thumb has two phalanges, while other fingers have three.

Question 19

Which equation correctly calculates the total number of bones in one human foot?

Accepted Answer

$$7 + 5 + 14 = 26$$

Question 20

Which structure of the scapula forms the acromioclavicular joint?

Accepted Answer

Acromion

Appendicular Skeleton: Structure and Function in Anatomy & Physiology

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