Package Title: Testbank
Course Title: pap13
Chapter Number: 08
Question type: MultipleChoice
1) This is the anterior bonethat articulates with the manubrium of the sternumat the sternoclavicular joint.
a) Scapula b) Clavicle c) Xiphoid d) Rib
e) Thoracic vertebra
Answer: b
Difficulty:Medium
Learning Objective 1: 8.1 Identify the structuralcomponents of the pectoral (shoulder) girdle. Learning Objective 2: 8.1.2 Describe the locationand surface features of the clavicle.
Section Reference 1: Exhibit8.A Pectoral Girdle—Clavicle
2) This bone has an S-shape that includes the medial half of the bone being convex anteriorly and the lateral half being concave anteriorly.
a) Sternum b) Scapula c) Humerus d) Clavicle e) Ileum
Answer: d
Difficulty:Medium
Learning Objective 1: 8.1 Identify the structuralcomponents of the pectoral (shoulder) girdle. Learning Objective 2: 8.1.2 Describe the locationand surface features of the clavicle.
Section Reference 1: Exhibit8.A Pectoral Girdle—Clavicle
3) Which of the following bones articulates with the scapula?
a) Thoracic vertebra b) Humerus
c) Sacrum d) Tibia
e) Sternum
Answer: b
Difficulty:Medium
Learning Objective 1: 8.1 Identify the structuralcomponents of the pectoral (shoulder) girdle. Learning Objective 2: 8.1.3 Describe the locationand surface features of the scapula.
Section Reference 1: Exhibit8.B Pectoral Girdle—Scapula
4) This part of the clavicle is rounded and articulates withthe manubriumof the sternum. a) Acromial extremity
b) Conoid tubercle c) Sternal end
d) Costal tuberosity e) Xiphoid process
Answer: c
Difficulty:Medium
Learning Objective 1: 8.1 Identify the structuralcomponents of the pectoral (shoulder) girdle. Learning Objective 2: 8.1.2 Describe the locationand surface features of the clavicle.
Section Reference 1: Exhibit 8.APectoral Girdle Clavicle
5) The following is a bone marking on the clavicle that serves as an attachment site. a) Conical tuberosity
b) Acromion process c) Costal fovea
d) Deltoid tuberosity
e) Impression for the costoclavicular ligament
Answer: e
Difficulty:Medium
Learning Objective 1: 8.1 Identify the structuralcomponents of the pectoral (shoulder) girdle. Learning Objective 2: 8.1.2 Describe the locationand surface features of the clavicle.
Section Reference 1: Exhibit8.A Pectoral Girdle—Clavicle
6) Why doesa fracture of the clavicle usually occur in the mid-region of the bone?
a) Due to the medial pressure fromthe inflated lungs
b) Due to the ligament-reinforced strength ofthe acromial joint c) Due to weakness at the junctionof the two curves of clavicle d) Due to position ofthe clavicle relative to the humerus
e) Due to fusion of the ends of the clavicle to the sternumand scapula
Answer: c
Difficulty:Medium
Learning Objective 1: 8.1 Identify the structuralcomponents of the pectoral (shoulder) girdle. Learning Objective 2: 8.1.2 Describe the locationand surface features of the clavicle.
Section Reference 1: Exhibit8.A Pectoral Girdle—Clavicle
7) Which part of the clavicle articulates with the manubrium?
a) A b) B c) C d) D
e) None of these choicesare correct. Answer: d
Difficulty:Medium
Learning Objective 1: 8.1 Identify the structuralcomponents of the pectoral (shoulder) girdle. Learning Objective 2: 8.1.2 Describe the locationand surface features of the clavicle.
Section Reference 1: Exhibit8.A Pectoral Girdle—Clavicle
a) A b) B c) C d) D
e) None of these choicesare correct. Answer: a
Difficulty:Medium
Learning Objective 1: 8.1 Identify the structuralcomponents of the pectoral (shoulder) girdle. Learning Objective 2: 8.1.2 Describe the locationand surface features of the clavicle.
Section Reference 1: Exhibit8.A Pectoral Girdle—Clavicle
a) A b) B c) C d) D
e) None of these choicesare correct. Answer: c
Difficulty:Medium
Learning Objective 1: 8.1 Identify the structuralcomponents of the pectoral (shoulder) girdle. Learning Objective 2: 8.1.2 Describe the locationand surface features of the clavicle.
Section Reference 1: Exhibit8.A Pectoral Girdle—Clavicle
a) A b) B c) C d) D
e) None of these choicesare correct. Answer: e
Difficulty:Hard
Learning Objective 1: 8.1 Identify the structuralcomponents of the pectoral (shoulder) girdle. Learning Objective 2: 8.1.2 Describe the locationand surface features of the clavicle.
Section Reference 1: Exhibit8.A Pectoral Girdle—Clavicle
11) Which of the following bones is located in theposterior thorax between the levels of second and seventh vertebrae?
a) Sternum b) Clavicle c) Pelvis
d) Scapula e) Sacrum
Answer: d
Difficulty:Hard
Learning Objective 1: 8.1 Identify the structuralcomponents of the pectoral (shoulder) girdle.
Learning Objective 2: 8.1.3 Describe the locationand surface features of the scapula. Section
Reference 1: Exhibit 8.B Pectoral Girdle—Scapula
12) Which bone articulates with the scapula at the glenoid cavity?
a) Ileum
b) Thoracic vertebra c) Sternum
d) Clavicle e) Humerus
Answer: e
Difficulty:Medium
Learning Objective 1: 8.1 Identify the structuralcomponents of the pectoral (shoulder) girdle. Learning Objective 2: 8.1.3 Describe the locationand surface features of the scapula.
Section Reference 1: Exhibit8.B Pectoral Girdle—Scapula
13) This is the thick edge of the scapula that is closer to the arm. a) Axillary border
b) Medial border
c) Infraspinous fossa d) Coracoid process e) Acromion
Answer: a
Difficulty:Hard
Learning Objective 1: 8.1 Identify the structuralcomponents of the pectoral (shoulder) girdle. Learning Objective 2: 8.1.3 Describe the locationand surface features of the scapula.
Section Reference 1: Exhibit8.B Pectoral Girdle—Scapula
14) Which of the following bone markings is located in the most superior position on the scapula?
a) Infraspinous fossa b) Supraspinous fossa c) Acromion
d) Subscapular fossa e) Scapular notch
Answer: c
Difficulty:Medium
Learning Objective 1: 8.1 Identify the structuralcomponents of the pectoral (shoulder) girdle. Learning Objective 2: 8.1.3 Describe the locationand surface features of the scapula. Section Reference 1: Exhibit 8.B Pectoral Girdle—Scapula
15) Which of the following bone markings are found on the anterior surface of the scapula?
a) Infraspinous fossa b) Supraspinous fossa c) Subscapular fossa
d) Both infraspinous fossa and supraspinous fossa e) None of these choicesare correct.
Answer: c
Difficulty:Medium
Learning Objective 1: 8.1 Identify the structuralcomponents of the pectoral (shoulder) girdle. Learning Objective 2: 8.1.3 Describe the locationand surface features of the scapula.
Section Reference 1: Exhibit8.B Pectoral Girdle—Scapula
16) What is the scapular notch used for?
a) Ligament attachment b) Tendon attachment
c) Passageway for suprascapular nerve d) Both ligament and tendon attachment e) None of these choicesare correct.
Answer: c
Difficulty:Medium
Learning Objective 1: 8.1 Identify the structuralcomponents of the pectoral (shoulder) girdle. Learning Objective 2: 8.1.3 Describe the locationand surface features of the scapula.
Section Reference 1: Exhibit8.B Pectoral Girdle—Scapula
17) Which of the following bone markings on the scapula is an indentation into which the head of the humerus fits?
a) Coracoid process b) Glenoid cavity
c) Acromion
d) Scapular notch
e) Supraspinous fossa
Answer: b
Difficulty:Medium
Learning Objective 1: 8.1 Identify the structuralcomponents of the pectoral (shoulder) girdle. Learning Objective 2: 8.1.3 Describe the locationand surface features of the scapula. Section Reference 1: Exhibit 8.B Pectoral Girdle—Scapula
18) Which of the following statements is TRUE with regard to the human hand?
a) There are 5 carpals, 8 metacarpals and 14 phalanges. b) There are 8 carpals, 6metacarpals and 14 phalanges c) There are 8 carpals, 5metacarpals and 15 phalanges d) There are 8 carpals, 5metacarpals and 14 phalanges e) There are 5 carpals, 8metacarpals and 14 phalanges
Answer: d
Difficulty:Medium
Learning Objective 1: 8.2 Identify thestructural components of the upper limb.
Learning Objective 2: 8.2.4 Identify the location and surface landmarks of the bones ofthe hand. Section Reference 1: Exhibit 8.E Skeleton ofthe Hand—Carpals, Metacarpals, and Phalanges
19) The glenohumeral joint is formed by articulation of the a) humerus, radius and ulna.
b) humerus and radius. c) humerus and clavicle. d) humerus and ulna.
e) humerus and scapula. Answer: e
Difficulty:Medium
Learning Objective 1: 8.2 Identify thestructural components of the upper limb.
Learning Objective 2: 8.2.2 Identify the location and surface landmarks of the humerus. Section Reference 1: Exhibit 8.CSkeleton of the Arm—Humerus
20) The epiphyseal line on the proximal end of the humerus is found in the a) anatomical neck.
b) greater tubercle.
c) intertubercular sulcus. d) surgical neck.
e) olecranon fossa. Answer: a
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective 1: 8.2 Identify thestructural components of the upper limb.
Learning Objective 2: 8.2.2 Identify the location and surface landmarks of the humerus. Section Reference 1: Exhibit 8.CSkeleton of the Arm—Humerus
21) The lesser tubercle of the humerus a) articulates with the ulna.
b) articulates with the radius.
c) is found on the lateral side of the olecranon fossa. d) projects anteriorly.
e) is proximal to the glenohumeral joint. Answer: d
Difficulty:Hard
Learning Objective 1: 8.2 Identify thestructural components of the upper limb.
Learning Objective 2: 8.2.2 Identify the location and surface landmarks of the humerus. Section Reference 1: Exhibit 8.CSkeleton of the Arm—Humerus
22) The deltoid tuberosity of the humerus is found a) on the distal end.
b) on the proximal end.
c) along the middle region of the shaft. d) at the epiphyseal plate.
e) in the surgical neck. Answer: c
Difficulty:Medium
Learning Objective 1: 8.2 Identify thestructural components of the upper limb.
Learning Objective 2: 8.2.2 Identify the location and surface landmarks of the humerus. Section Reference 1: Exhibit 8.CSkeleton of the Arm—Humerus
23) The capitulumof thehumerus articulates with the
a) radius. b) ulna.
c) scapula.
d) carpal bones. e) clavicle.
Answer: a
Difficulty:Medium
Learning Objective 1: 8.2 Identify thestructural components of the upper limb.
Learning Objective 2: 8.2.2 Identify the location and surface landmarks of the humerus. Section Reference 1: Exhibit 8.CSkeleton of the Arm—Humerus
24) The is found on the proximal end of the humerus. a) capitulum
b) radial fossa c) trochlea
d) ulna tuberosity
e) intertubercular sulcus
Answer: e
Difficulty:Medium
Learning Objective 1: 8.2 Identify thestructural components of the upper limb.
Learning Objective 2: 8.2.2 Identify the location and surface landmarks of the humerus. Section Reference 1: Exhibit 8.CSkeleton of the Arm—Humerus
25) This is a spool-shaped process on distal end of the humerusthat is found medial to the capitulumand articulates with the ulna.
a) Coronoid fossa b) Trochlea
c) Medial epicondyle d) Lateral epicondyle e) Lesser tubercle
Answer: b
Difficulty:Medium
Learning Objective 1: 8.2 Identify thestructural components of the upper limb.
Learning Objective 2: 8.2.2 Identify the location and surface landmarks of the humerus. Section Reference 1: Exhibit 8.CSkeleton of the Arm—Humerus
26) The medial and lateral epicondyles are foundon the distal end of the humerus and are used for
a) formation ofthe elbow joint. b) tendon attachment.
c) passage of nerves and blood vesselsthrough the bone into the marrow cavity. d) Both formation of the elbow joint and tendon attachment.
e) All of these choices are correct. Answer: b
Difficulty:Medium
Learning Objective 1: 8.2 Identify thestructural components of the upper limb.
Learning Objective 2: 8.2.2 Identify the location and surface landmarks of the humerus. Section Reference 1: Exhibit 8.CSkeleton of the Arm—Humerus
27) Which of the following bones is the longest?
a) Radius
b) Phalange c) Clavicle d) Ulna
e) Scaphoid
Answer: d
Difficulty:Medium
Learning Objective 1: 8.2 Identify thestructural components of the upper limb.
Learning Objective 2: 8.2.3 Identify the locationand surface landmarks of the ulna and radius. Section Reference 1: Exhibit 8.D Skeleton of the Forearm—Ulna and Radius
28) Which of the following structures is found in the elbow?
a) Acromion
b) Surgical neck c) Olecranon
d) Lesser tubercle
e) Both acromion and olecranon
Answer: c
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective 1: 8.2 Identify thestructural components of the upper limb.
Learning Objective 2: 8.2.3 Identify the locationand surface landmarks of the ulna and radius. Section Reference 1: Exhibit 8.D Skeleton of the Forearm—Ulna and Radius
29) Which of the following structures on the ulna receives the trochlea of the humerus?
a) Olecranon fossa b) Coronoid process c) Trochlear notch
d) Radial notch e) Capitulum
Answer: c
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective 1: 8.2 Identify thestructural components of the upper limb.
Learning Objective 2: 8.2.3 Identify the locationand surface landmarks of the ulna and radius. Section Reference 1: Exhibit 8.D Skeleton of the Forearm—Ulna and Radius
30) Which notch is found between the olecranon and coronoid process?
a) Ulnar notch b) Radial notch
c) Olecranal notch d) Trochlear notch
e) Epicondyle notch
Answer: d
Difficulty:Medium
Learning Objective 1: 8.2 Identify thestructural components of the upper limb.
Learning Objective 2: 8.2.3 Identify the locationand surface landmarks of the ulna and radius. Section Reference 1: Exhibit 8.D Skeleton of the Forearm—Ulna and Radius
31) Where does the biceps brachii muscle attach to the ulna?
a) Radial tuberosity b) Styloid process
c) Ulnar tuberosity d) Coronoid process e) Olecranon
Answer: c
Difficulty:Hard
Learning Objective 1: 8.2 Identify thestructural components of the upper limb.
Learning Objective 2: 8.2.3 Identify the locationand surface landmarks of the ulna and radius. Section Reference 1: Exhibit 8.D Skeleton of the Forearm—Ulna and Radius
32) The ulna and radius connect with each other at how many sites?
a) 1 b) 2 c) 3 d) 4 e) 5
Answer: c
Difficulty:Hard
Learning Objective 1: 8.2 Identify thestructural components of the upper limb.
Learning Objective 2: 8.2.3 Identify the locationand surface landmarks of the ulna and radius. Section Reference 1: Exhibit 8.D Skeleton of the Forearm—Ulna and Radius
33) What is the function of the interosseous membrane between the ulna and radius?
a) Joins the shafts of two bones b) Tendon attachment
c) Site of bone repair
d) Both site of tendon attachment and bone repair e) None of these choicesare correct.
Answer: a
Difficulty:Medium
Learning Objective 1: 8.2 Identify thestructural components of the upper limb.
Learning Objective 2: 8.2.3 Identify the locationand surface landmarks of the ulna and radius. Section Reference 1: Exhibit 8.D Skeleton of the Forearm—Ulna and Radius
34) This depression on the ulna is found lateralandinferiorto the trochlear notch. a) Radial notch
b) Elbow notch
c) Proximal radioulnar joint d) Ulnar notch
e) Styloid process
Answer: a
Difficulty:Hard
Learning Objective 1: 8.2 Identify thestructural components of the upper limb.
Learning Objective 2: 8.2.3 Identify the locationand surface landmarks of the ulna and radius. Section Reference 1: Exhibit 8.D Skeleton of the Forearm—Ulna and Radius
35) The distal end of the radius articulates with how many bones of the wrist?
a) 1 b) 2 c) 3 d) 4 e) 5
Answer: c
Difficulty:Medium
Learning Objective 1: 8.2 Identify thestructural components of the upper limb.
Learning Objective 2: 8.2.3 Identify the locationand surface landmarks of the ulna and radius. Section Reference 1: Exhibit 8.D Skeleton of the Forearm—Ulna and Radius
36) The carpal bones of the wrist are arranged a) in 2 transverse rows of 5 bones.
b) in 3 transverse rows of bones.
c) in 2 transverse rows of 4 bones. d) in 2 parallel rows of 4 bones.
e) randomly. Answer: c
Difficulty:Hard
Learning Objective 1: 8.2 Identify thestructural components of the upper limb.
Learning Objective 2: 8.2.4 Identify the location and surface landmarks of the bones ofthe hand. Section Reference 1: 8.2 Upper Limb (Extremity)
37) Which of the following carpal bones is named for its large hook-shaped projection on its anterior surface?
a) Lunate
b) Scaphoid
c) Triquetrum
d) Hamate e) Pisiform
Answer: d
Difficulty:Hard
Learning Objective 1: 8.2 Identify thestructural components of the upper limb.
Learning Objective 2: 8.2.4 Identify the location and surface landmarks of the bones ofthe hand. Section Reference 1: Exhibit 8.E Skeleton ofthe Hand—Carpals, Metacarpals and Phalanges
38) What is included in the carpal tunnel?
a) Pisiform
b) Trapezium
c) Flexor retinaculum
d) Both pisiformand trapezium.
e) All of these choices are correct. Answer: e
Difficulty:Medium
Learning Objective 1: 8.2 Identify thestructural components of the upper limb.
Learning Objective 2: 8.2.4 Identify the location and surface landmarks of the bones ofthe hand. Section Reference 1: Exhibit 8.E Skeleton ofthe Hand—Carpals, Metacarpals and Phalanges
39) The carpometacarpal joint consists of the
a) base of metacarpal bones and distal row of carpal bones.
b) base of metacarpal bones and proximal row of carpal bones. c) head of metacarpal bones and distal row of carpal bones.
d) head of metacarpal bones and proximal row of carpal bones. e) None of these choicesare correct.
Answer: a
Difficulty:Medium
Learning Objective 1: 8.2 Identify thestructural components of the upper limb.
Learning Objective 2: 8.2.4 Identify the location and surface landmarks of the bones ofthe hand. Section Reference 1: Exhibit 8.E Skeleton ofthe Hand—Carpals, Metacarpals and Phalanges
40) How many phalanges are in eachhand?
a) 10
b) 12 c) 14 d) 16 e) 20
Answer: c
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective 1: 8.2 Identify thestructural components of the upper limb.
Learning Objective 2: 8.2.4 Identify the location and surface landmarks of the bones ofthe hand. Section Reference 1: Exhibit 8.E Skeleton ofthe Hand—Carpals, Metacarpals and Phalanges
41) The coxal bones unite anteriorly at a joint called the a) pubic symphysis.
b) sacroiliacjoint. c) hip.
d) acetabulum.
e) None of these choicesare correct. Answer: a
Difficulty:Medium
Learning Objective 1: 8.3 Identify the structural components of the pelvic girdle and differentitate between male and female pelvic girdles.
Learning Objective 2: 8.3.2 Identify the locationsand surface features of the three components of the hip bone.
Section Reference 1: Exhibit 8.FBones ofthe Pelvic Girdle
42) What is the functionof the pelvic girdle?
a) Support for vertebral column
b) Attachment site for lower limbs
c) Attachment site for large pectoral muscles.
d) Attachment site for lower limbsand for large pectoral muscles. e) All of these choices are correct.
Answer: d
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective 1: 8.3 Identify the structuralcomponents of the pelvic girdle and differentiate between male and femalepelvic girdles.
Learning Objective 2: 8.3.1 Identify the bones of the pelvic girdle and their principal markings. Section Reference 1: 8.3 Pelvic (Hip) Girdle
43) In the standard anatomical position, the superior.
a) Ilium b) Pubis
c) Ischium
d) Both ilium and ishium.
e) All of these choices are correct.
Answer: a
is the bone of the pelvis found the most
Difficulty:Medium
Learning Objective 1: 8.3 Identify the structuralcomponents of the pelvic girdle and differentiate between male and femalepelvic girdles.
Learning Objective 2: 8.3.1 Identify the bones of the pelvic girdle and their principal markings. Section Reference 1: 8.3 Pelvic (Hip) Girdle
44) The auricular surface of the ilium a) forms part of the acetabulum.