Question 1

Which of the following bones is NOT part of the pectoral girdle?

Accepted Answer

Sternum

Question 2

A patient presents with a fracture at the lateral end of the clavicle. Which joint is most likely affected?

Accepted Answer

Acromioclavicular joint

Question 3

Which structure forms the socket of the shoulder joint?

Accepted Answer

Glenoid cavity

Question 4

A baseball pitcher suffers an injury to the deltoid tuberosity. Which bone is directly affected?

Accepted Answer

Humerus

Question 5

Which of the following correctly matches the bone with its anatomical feature?

Accepted Answer

Ulna – Trochlear notch

Question 6

A patient cannot supinate their forearm. Which structure is most likely damaged?

Accepted Answer

Radial tuberosity

Question 7

Which carpal bone is most commonly fractured when falling on an outstretched hand?

Accepted Answer

Scaphoid

Question 8

How many phalanges are present in the human hand?

Accepted Answer

$$14$$

Question 9

Which anatomical feature is unique to the thumb (pollex) compared to other fingers?

Accepted Answer

It has only two phalanges

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a component of the pelvic girdle?

Accepted Answer

Sacrum

Question 11

A woman is being evaluated for childbirth. Which pelvic feature is most important for a successful vaginal delivery?

Accepted Answer

Large pelvic outlet

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

The female pelvis has a pubic angle greater than $$100^{\circ}$$

Question 13

Which bone articulates with the acetabulum to form the hip joint?

Accepted Answer

Femur

Question 14

A patient has a fracture at the medial malleolus. Which bone is affected?

Accepted Answer

Tibia

Question 15

Which tarsal bone directly receives the weight of the body from the tibia?

Accepted Answer

Talus

Question 16

Which of the following is a sesamoid bone that protects the knee joint?

Accepted Answer

Patella

Question 17

A runner complains of pain at the tibial tuberosity. Which structure attaches here?

Accepted Answer

Patellar ligament

Question 18

Which of the following bones forms the heel of the foot?

Accepted Answer

Calcaneus

Question 19

How many metatarsal bones are present in one foot?

Accepted Answer

$$5$$

Question 20

Which arch of the foot is responsible for distributing body weight between the heel and the ball of the foot?

Accepted Answer

Longitudinal arch

Study Guide: The Appendicular Skeleton (Chapter 7)

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