Chapter 7

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Chapter 7 The Skeletal System Appendicular
Division
Sexual Differences the Aging Process
The Pectoral Girdle
The Upper Extremity
The Pelvic Girdle
The Lower Extremity
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Topic 1 100 Question

• Which anatomical feature of the pelvic girdle is
  a beak-like process that projects anteriorly and
  slightly laterally, and serves as an attachment
  site for the short head of the biceps brachii
  muscle?
• a. acromion
• b. coracoid process
• c. coronoid process
• d. conoid tubercle

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Topic 1 100 Answer

• Which anatomical feature of the pelvic girdle is
  a beak-like process that projects anteriorly and
  slightly laterally, and serves as an attachment
  site for the short head of the biceps brachii
  muscle?
• a. acromion
• b. coracoid process
• c. coronoid process
• d. conoid tubercle

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Topic 1 200 Question

• The corners of the scapular triangle include the
  following except
• a. vertebral angle
• b. superior angle
• c. head of the scapula
• d. lateral angle

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Topic 1 200 Answer

• The corners of the scapular triangle include the
  following except
• a. vertebral angle
• b. superior angle
• c. head of the scapula
• d. lateral angle

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Topic 1 300 Question

• Which of the following serves as an attachment
  site for the deltoid and trapezius muscles?
• a. supraspinous tubercle
• b. infraglenoid tubercle
• c. infraspinous tubercle
• d. scapular spine

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Topic 1 300 Answer

• Which of the following serves as an attachment
  site for the deltoid and trapezius muscles?
• a. supraspinous tubercle
• b. infraglenoid tubercle
• c. infraspinous tubercle
• d. scapular spine

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Topic 1 400 Question

• Which of the following statements regarding the
  scapula is/are incorrect?
• a. The supraglenoid tubercle marks the origin of
  the long head of the biceps brachii muscle.
• b. The infraglenoid tubercle marks the origin of
  the lateral head of the triceps brachii muscle.
• c. The faces of the scapular spine separate the
  supraspinatus from the infraspinatus muscle.
• d. b and c

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Topic 1 400 Answer

• Which of the following statements regarding the
  scapula is/are incorrect?
• a. The supraglenoid tubercle marks the origin of
  the long head of the biceps brachii muscle.
• b. The infraglenoid tubercle marks the origin of
  the lateral head of the triceps brachii muscle.
• c. The faces of the scapular spine separate the
  supraspinatus from the infraspinatus muscle.
• d. b and c

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Topic 1 500 Question

• Which of the following does not accurately
  describe the interaction between the scapulae and
  the clavicles?
• a. The clavicle limits the range of motion
  during protraction and retraction.
• b. Movements of the clavicle and scapula
  position the shoulder joint.
• c. The clavicles maintain their positions, while
  the scapulae do not, during shoulder movements.
• d. The surfaces of the scapula and clavicle are
  extremely important as sites for muscle
  attachment.

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Topic 1 500 Answer

• Which of the following does not accurately
  describe the interaction between the scapulae and
  the clavicles?
• a. The clavicle limits the range of motion
  during protraction and retraction.
• b. Movements of the clavicle and scapula
  position the shoulder joint.
• c. The clavicles maintain their positions, while
  the scapulae do not, during shoulder movements.
• d. The surfaces of the scapula and clavicle are
  extremely important as sites for muscle
  attachment.

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Topic 2 100 Question

• Which of the following muscles do/does not insert
  into the greater tubercle of the humerus?
• a. infraspinatus
• b. subscapularis
• c. teres minor
• d. None of the above.

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Topic 2 100 Answer

• Which of the following muscles do/does not insert
  into the greater tubercle of the humerus?
• a. infraspinatus
• b. subscapularis
• c. teres minor
• d. None of the above.

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Topic 2 200 Question

• Which of the following participates in the wrist
  joint and helps stabilize it?
• a. ulnar styloid process
• b. ulnar notch of radius
• c. radial styloid process
• d. ulnar head

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Topic 2 200 Answer

• Which of the following participates in the wrist
  joint and helps stabilize it?
• a. ulnar styloid process
• b. ulnar notch of radius
• c. radial styloid process
• d. ulnar head

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Topic 2 300 Question

• Which carpal bone articulates with the cartilage
  that separates the ulnar head from the wrist?
• a. triquetrum
• b. trapezium
• c. lunate
• d. scaphoid

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Topic 2 300 Answer

• Which carpal bone articulates with the cartilage
  that separates the ulnar head from the wrist?
• a. triquetrum
• b. trapezium
• c. lunate
• d. scaphoid

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Topic 2 400 Question

• Which of the following statements regarding the
  radioulnar joints is false?
• a. When medial rotation occurs at the distal
  radioulnar joint, the ulnar notch rolls across
  the rounded surface of the ulnar head.
• b. Medial rotation at the radioulnar joints in
  turn rotates the wrist and hand medially from the
  anatomical position.
• c. Lateral rotation at the radioulnar joints is
  called supination.
• d. The distal radioulnar joint is formed by the
  articulation of the medial surface of the distal
  extremity with the ulnar head at the ulnar notch
  of the radius.

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Topic 2 400 Answer

• Which of the following statements regarding the
  radioulnar joints is false?
• a. When medial rotation occurs at the distal
  radioulnar joint, the ulnar notch rolls across
  the rounded surface of the ulnar head.
• b. Medial rotation at the radioulnar joints in
  turn rotates the wrist and hand medially from the
  anatomical position.
• c. Lateral rotation at the radioulnar joints is
  called supination.
• d. The distal radioulnar joint is formed by the
  articulation of the medial surface of the distal
  extremity with the ulnar head at the ulnar notch
  of the radius.

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Topic 2 500 Question

• Which of the following does not accurately
  describe the elbow joint or the interactions
  contributing to its structural stability?
• a. The capitulum of the humerus articulates with
  the radial head.
• b. The trochlea of the humerus interlocks with
  the trochlear notch of the ulna.
• c. The capitulum of the humerus articulates with
  the radial notch.
• d. The trochlea of the humerus interacts with
  the olecranon and coronoid processes.

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Topic 2 500 Answer

• Which of the following does not accurately
  describe the elbow joint or the interactions
  contributing to its structural stability?
• a. The capitulum of the humerus articulates with
  the radial head.
• b. The trochlea of the humerus interlocks with
  the trochlear notch of the ulna.
• c. The capitulum of the humerus articulates with
  the radial notch.
• d. The trochlea of the humerus interacts with
  the olecranon and coronoid processes.

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Topic 3 100 Question

• Which of the following anatomical features
  provide(s) an extensive area for the attachment
  of muscles, tendons and ligaments?
• a. ischium
• b. pubis
• c. ilium
• d. a and c

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Topic 3 100 Answer

• Which of the following anatomical features
  provide(s) an extensive area for the attachment
  of muscles, tendons and ligaments?
• a. ischium
• b. pubis
• c. ilium
• d. a and c

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Topic 3 200 Question

• Which bone feature(s) actually articulate(s) with
  the head of the femur at the hip joint?
• a. lunate surface
• b. pubic crest
• c. acetabular notch
• d. a and c

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Topic 3 200 Answer

• Which bone feature(s) actually articulate(s)
  with the head of the femur at the hip joint?
• a. lunate surface
• b. pubic crest
• c. acetabular notch
• d. a and c

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Topic 3 300 Question

• Which of the following statements regarding the
  ischium is incorrect?
• a. It has features that mark the attachment
  sites for the gluteal muscles that move the
  femur.
• b. It fuses anteriorly with the pubis.
• c. It is the strongest of the coxal bones.
• d. It accounts for the posterior two-fifths of
  the acetabular surface.

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Topic 3 300 Answer

• Which of the following statements regarding the
  ischium is incorrect?
• a. It has features that mark the attachment
  sites for the gluteal muscles that move the
  femur.
• b. It fuses anteriorly with the pubis.
• c. It is the strongest of the coxal bones.
• d. It accounts for the posterior two-fifths of
  the acetabular surface.

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Topic 3 400 Question

• Regarding the pelvic girdle, which of the
  following structures begins near the symphysis
  and extends diagonally across the pubis to merge
  with the arcuate line?
• a. the superior pubic ramus
• b. the inferior pubic ramus
• c. the pubic crest
• d. the pectineal line

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Topic 3 400 Answer

• Regarding the pelvic girdle, which of the
  following structures begins near the symphysis
  and extends diagonally across the pubis to merge
  with the arcuate line?
• a. the superior pubic ramus
• b. the inferior pubic ramus
• c. the pubic crest
• d. the pectineal line

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Topic 3 500 Question

• Which of the following interactions does not
  accurately describe factors that increase the
  stability of the pelvis?
• a. Ligaments connect the lateral borders of the
  sacrum with the ischial tuberosity and ischial
  spine.
• b. Ligaments bind the ilia to the posterior
  lumbar vertebrae.
• c. Ligaments arising at the ischial tuberosity
  bind the ilia to the arcuate line.
• d. Ligaments connect the lateral borders of the
  sacrum with the iliopectineal line.

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Topic 3 500 Answer

• Which of the following interactions does not
  accurately describe factors that increase the
  stability of the pelvis?
• a. Ligaments connect the lateral borders of the
  sacrum with the ischial tuberosity and ischial
  spine.
• b. Ligaments bind the ilia to the posterior
  lumbar vertebrae.
• c. Ligaments arising at the ischial tuberosity
  bind the ilia to the arcuate line.
• d. Ligaments connect the lateral borders of the
  sacrum with the iliopectineal line.

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Topic 4 100 Question

• Which bone strengthens the quadriceps tendon and
  increases the contraction force of the quadriceps
  femoris?
• a. femur
• b. patella
• c. tibia
• d. fibula

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Topic 4 100 Answer

• Which bone strengthens the quadriceps tendon and
  increases the contraction force of the quadriceps
  femoris?
• a. femur
• b. patella
• c. tibia
• d. fibula

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Topic 4 200 Question

• Which of the following tarsal bones articulates
  with metatarsals IV-V?
• a. navicular
• b. lateral cuneiform
• c. intermediate cuneiform
• d. cuboid

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Topic 4 200 Answer

• Which of the following tarsal bones articulates
  with metatarsals IV-V?
• a. navicular
• b. lateral cuneiform
• c. intermediate cuneiform
• d. cuboid

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Topic 4 300 Question

• Which of the following bone feature of the lower
  extremity cannot be palpated?
• a. tibial tuberosity
• b. gluteal tuberosity
• c. anterior border
• d. calcaneus

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Topic 4 300 Answer

• Which of the following bone feature of the lower
  extremity cannot be palpated?
• a. tibial tuberosity
• b. gluteal tuberosity
• c. anterior border
• d. calcaneus

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Topic 4 400 Question

• Which of the following statements regarding the
  fibula is true?
• a. The medial malleolus of the fibula provides
  stability to the ankle joint.
• b. The fibula is directly involved in the
  transfer of weight to the ankle and foot.
• c. The fibular head articulates along the
  lateral margin of the tibia on the inferior and
  posterior surface of the lateral tibial condyle.
• d. The lateral border of the thin fibular
  diaphysis is bound to the tibia by the crural
  interosseous membrane.

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Topic 4 400 Answer

• Which of the following statements regarding the
  fibula is true?
• a. The medial malleolus of the fibula provides
  stability to the ankle joint.
• b. The fibula is directly involved in the
  transfer of weight to the ankle and foot.
• c. The fibular head articulates along the
  lateral margin of the tibia on the inferior and
  posterior surface of the lateral tibial condyle.
• d. The lateral border of the thin fibular
  diaphysis is bound to the tibia by the crural
  interosseous membrane.

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Topic 4 500 Question

• Which of the following statements is false?
• a. The medial and lateral condyles, along with
  the intercondylar fossa, continue across the
  inferior surface of the femur to the anterior
  surface.
• b. The popliteal surface of the femur is a
  flattened triangular area formed by the linea
  aspera dividing into the medial and lateral
  supracondylar ridges.
• c. The lateral malleolus of the fibula prevents
  medial sliding of the tibia across the surface of
  the talus.
• d. The medial and lateral condyles of the tibia
  are separated by a ridge called the intercondylar
  eminence.

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Topic 4 500 Answer

• Which of the following statements is false?
• a. The medial and lateral condyles, along with
  the intercondylar fossa, continue across the
  inferior surface of the femur to the anterior
  surface.
• b. The popliteal surface of the femur is a
  flattened triangular area formed by the linea
  aspera dividing into the medial and lateral
  supracondylar ridges.
• c. The lateral malleolus of the fibula prevents
  medial sliding of the tibia across the surface of
  the talus.
• d. The medial and lateral condyles of the tibia
  are separated by a ridge called the intercondylar
  eminence.

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Topic 5 100 Question

• Contributing factors to the differences between
  male and female pelves exclude
• a. adaptations for childbearing
• b. variations in muscle mass
• c. variations in perineal nerve supply
• d. variations in body size

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Topic 5 100 Answer

• Contributing factors to the differences between
  male and female pelves exclude
• a. adaptations for childbearing
• b. variations in muscle mass
• c. variations in perineal nerve supply
• d. variations in body size

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Topic 5 200 Question

• On average, the male cranium is larger than the
  female cranium by
• a. 5
• b. 10
• c. 15
• d. 20

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Topic 5 200 Answer

• On average, the male cranium is larger than the
  female cranium by
• a. 5
• b. 10
• c. 15
• d. 20

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Topic 5 300 Question

• Which of the following events do/does not
  generally occur at age two?
• a. fusion of epiphyseal cartilages of the
  pectoral girdle
• b. closure of the fontanels
• c. fusion of ossification centers in the
  occipital bone
• d. fusion of frontal suture

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Topic 5 300 Answer

• Which of the following events do/does not
  generally occur at age two?
• a. fusion of epiphyseal cartilages of the
  pectoral girdle
• b. closure of the fontanels
• c. fusion of ossification centers in the
  occipital bone
• d. fusion of frontal suture

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Topic 5 400 Question

• Which of the following is a gradual event that
  occurs with increasing age?
• a. reduction of intervertebral discs size
• b. reduction in mandibular bone mass
• c. reduction of bone markings, in size and
  roughness
• d. All of the above.

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Topic 5 400 Answer

• Which of the following is a gradual event that
  occurs with increasing age?
• a. reduction of intervertebral discs size
• b. reduction in mandibular bone mass
• c. reduction of bone markings, in size and
  roughness
• d. All of the above.

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Topic 5 500 Question

• Which of the following does not accurately
  describe a sexual difference in the adult human
  skeleton?
• a. The ilium in males extends farther superiorly
  and is more vertical than in females.
• b. The pelvic inlet in males is heart-shaped.
• c. Fewer prominent bone markings and lighter
  bone weight characterize female skeletons.
• d. The sacrum in females is a broad, short
  triangle with pronounced curvature.

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Topic 5 500 Answer

• Which of the following does not accurately
  describe a sexual difference in the adult human
  skeleton?
• a. The ilium in males extends farther superiorly
  and is more vertical than in females.
• b. The pelvic inlet in males is heart-shaped.
• c. Fewer prominent bone markings and lighter
  bone weight characterize female skeletons.
• d. The sacrum in females is a broad, short
  triangle with pronounced curvature.

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FINAL ROUND Question

• Which of the following statements regarding
  age-related changes in the anatomical landmarks
  of the human skeleton is false?
• a. Complete fusion of the styloid process with
  the temporal bone occurs between the ages of
  12-16 years.
• b. Fusion of the frontal suture occurs between
  the ages of 2-8 years.
• c. Major curves in the vertebrae appear between
  the ages of 3 months to 10 years.
• d. Complete ossification and fusion of the hyoid
  bone occurs between the ages of 18-21 years.

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FINAL ROUND Answer

• Which of the following statements regarding
  age-related changes in the anatomical landmarks
  of the human skeleton is false?
• a. Complete fusion of the styloid process with
  the temporal bone occurs between the ages of
  12-16 years.
• b. Fusion of the frontal suture occurs between
  the ages of 2-8 years.
• c. Major curves in the vertebrae appear between
  the ages of 3 months to 10 years.
• d. Complete ossification and fusion of the hyoid
  bone occurs between the ages of 18-21 years.

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