Appendicular Skeleton Quiz:
1. To which of these bones does the term “coxa” refer?
Shoulder Upper leg Hip Foot
2. Which of these does not articulate to form the acetabulum?
Ischium Scaphoid Ilium Pubis
3. Which of these is a true characteristic of the female pelvis?
The female inlet is "boxier" and smaller than the male's inlet. The female pelvis is rounder and larger than the male pelvis. The female sacrum is narrower and more curved than the male's sacrum. The pelvic bones of the female are heavier than the male's.
4. Which of these is the end of the clavicle that articulates with the scapula?
Sternal Sacral Acromial Deltoid
5. Which of these receives the head of the femur?
Acetabulum Glenoid cavity Obturator foramen Medial condyle
6. Which of these is a passageway for blood vessels and nerves in the pelvis?
7. Which of these bones make up the bulk of the pelvis?
Ilium Ischium Pubis Acetabulum
8. Which of these anatomical terms refers to the thumb?
Hallux Pollex Fornix Palmex
9. Which scapular process is superior to the others?
Acromion Glenoid Coracoid Subscapular
MATCH THE STATEMENT WITH THE BEST ANSWER CHOICE FOR QUESTIONS 10-12:
10. Which bone articulates with the glenoid fossa of the scapula?
Radial notch Ischium Humerus Coronoid process Metacarpals
11. Which of these is the location of the greater sciatic notch?
12. Which of these is the more anterior process on the proximal end of the ulna?
MATCH THE STATEMENT WITH THE BEST ANSWER CHOICE FOR QUESTIONS 13-15:
13. This articulates with the head of the radius.
Radial notch Coronoid process Femur Carpals Metacarpals
14. The bone that has the most distinctive and expanded neck region.
15. Bones that form the wrist region of the hand.
NOTE: You are responsible for visual identification of all bones and their markings. Practical applications such as these are an inherent part of each laboratory activity and exam.
