Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the appendicular skeleton?

Accepted Answer

Protect internal organs

Question 2

The pectoral girdle consists of which two bones?

Accepted Answer

Clavicle and scapula

Question 3

Why are the sockets of the pectoral girdle shallow?

Accepted Answer

To maximize movement of the upper limb

Question 4

Which joint is formed by the medial articulation of the clavicle with the manubrium?

Accepted Answer

Sternoclavicular joint

Question 5

The head of the humerus articulates with which structure?

Accepted Answer

Glenoid cavity

Question 6

Which bone is longer and located medially in the forearm?

Accepted Answer

Ulna

Question 7

The composite joint at the elbow involves which articulations?

Accepted Answer

Trochlear notch of ulna to trochlea of humerus and head of radius with capitulum of humerus

Question 8

How many phalanges are present in the human hand?

Accepted Answer

14

Question 9

Which structure forms the socket for articulation with the femur in the pelvic girdle?

Accepted Answer

Acetabulum

Question 10

The pelvic brim separates which two regions of the pelvis?

Accepted Answer

Greater and lesser pelves

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

Angle of pubic symphysis \u003e90 degrees

Question 12

The femur articulates with the tibia at which anatomical structures?

Accepted Answer

Medial and lateral condyles

Question 13

Which bone forms the patellofemoral joint and increases the leverage of the quadriceps femoris?

Accepted Answer

Patella

Question 14

Which bone is the primary weight-bearing bone of the leg?

Accepted Answer

Tibia

Question 15

How many tarsal bones are present in the human foot?

Accepted Answer

7

Question 16

Which arch of the foot is responsible for absorbing shock and redistributing body weight during movement?

Accepted Answer

Longitudinal arch

Question 17

A patient presents with a fracture at the acromioclavicular joint. Which bones are directly involved?

Accepted Answer

Clavicle and scapula

Question 18

If the interosseus membrane of the forearm is damaged, which two bones are affected?

Accepted Answer

Radius and ulna

Question 19

Which anatomical feature of the scapula serves as the insertion point for the deltoid muscle?

Accepted Answer

Deltoid tuberosity

Question 20

A newborn's hipbone is formed by the fusion of which three bones?

Accepted Answer

Ilium, pubis, ischium

The Appendicular Skeleton: Structure and Function

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