Axial Skeleton, Appendicular Skeleton & Joints (Ch. 7-9.8): QUIZ 1

The lateral malleolus is found on the distal end of what bone?

Fibula

This is a spool-shaped process on distal end of the humerus that is found medial to the capitulum and articulates with the ulna.

Trochlea

Which special movement occurs when you bend your foot at the ankle in the direction of the foot's superior surface as would occur when you stand on your heels?

Dorsiflexion

Which of the cervical vertebrae contain a unique process that is responsible for the ability to move your head from side to side signifying "no"?

B

Which cranial bone is anterior to the sphenoid and posterior to the nasal bones and contains foramina for the olfactory cranial nerve?

Ethmoid

The distal end of the radius articulates with how many bones of the wrist?

3

Which functional class of joints contains joints that are freely movable?
1. Synarthrosis
2. Amphiarthrosis
3. Diarthrosis

3 only

Which of the labeled structures of the proximal, posterior femur serves as an attachment site for gluteal muscles?

C

Which of the listed cranial bones form the inferior lateral aspects of the cranium and part of the cranial floor?

Temporal

The glenohumeral joint is formed by articulation of the

humerus and scapula.

Joe was found dead. His hyoid bone was broken. What was the most likely cause of death?

Strangulation

Flexion and extension usually occur along which plane?

Sagittal

Which of the following structures include the fibular and tibial collateral ligaments of the knee joint?

Extracapsular ligaments

In comparison to the male pelvis, the female pelvis is NOT

larger in the acetabulum.

Which of the vertebrae listed below would be the largest and strongest vertebra in adult humans?

L4

What is the purpose of the nucleus pulposus region of intervertebral discs?

To help absorb vertical shock to the spinal column

Which process on the femur serves as an attachment point for tendons of several thigh muscles?

Both gluteal tuberosity and linea aspera

Which bone of the axial skeleton does NOT articulate with any other bone?

Hyoid

The two primary curves of the adult vertebral column are the

thoracic and sacral curves.

Ribs that have costal cartilage that attaches directly to the sternum are called

true ribs

The lateral malleolus is found on the distal end of what bone?

Fibula

This is a spool-shaped process on distal end of the humerus that is found medial to the capitulum and articulates with the ulna.

Trochlea

Which special movement occurs when you bend your foot at the ankle in the direction of the foot's superior surface as would occur when you stand on your heels?

Dorsiflexion

Which of the cervical vertebrae contain a unique process that is responsible for the ability to move your head from side to side signifying "no"?

B

Which cranial bone is anterior to the sphenoid and posterior to the nasal bones and contains foramina for the olfactory cranial nerve?

Ethmoid

The distal end of the radius articulates with how many bones of the wrist?

3

Which functional class of joints contains joints that are freely movable?
1. Synarthrosis
2. Amphiarthrosis
3. Diarthrosis

3 only

Which of the labeled structures of the proximal, posterior femur serves as an attachment site for gluteal muscles?

C

Which of the listed cranial bones form the inferior lateral aspects of the cranium and part of the cranial floor?

Temporal

The glenohumeral joint is formed by articulation of the

humerus and scapula.

Joe was found dead. His hyoid bone was broken. What was the most likely cause of death?

Strangulation

Flexion and extension usually occur along which plane?

Sagittal

Which of the following structures include the fibular and tibial collateral ligaments of the knee joint?

Extracapsular ligaments

In comparison to the male pelvis, the female pelvis is NOT

larger in the acetabulum.

Which of the vertebrae listed below would be the largest and strongest vertebra in adult humans?

L4

What is the purpose of the nucleus pulposus region of intervertebral discs?

To help absorb vertical shock to the spinal column

Which process on the femur serves as an attachment point for tendons of several thigh muscles?

Both gluteal tuberosity and linea aspera

Which bone of the axial skeleton does NOT articulate with any other bone?

Hyoid

The two primary curves of the adult vertebral column are the

thoracic and sacral curves.

Ribs that have costal cartilage that attaches directly to the sternum are called

true ribs