Chapter 7 – The Skeletal System: Appendicular Division
The Pectoral
Girdle
The Upper
Extremity
The Pelvic
Girdle
The Lower
Extremity
Sexual
Differences &
the Aging
Process
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FINAL ROUND
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
ANSWER
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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
ANSWER
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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
ANSWER
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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
ANSWER
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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
ANSWER
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.
ANSWER
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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
ANSWER
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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
ANSWER
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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.
ANSWER
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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.
ANSWER
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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
ANSWER
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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
ANSWER
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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. ANSWER
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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
ANSWER
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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.
ANSWER
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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
ANSWER
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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
ANSWER
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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
ANSWER
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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.
ANSWER
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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
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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
ANSWER
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
ANSWER
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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%
ANSWER
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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
ANSWER
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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.
ANSWER
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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.
ANSWER
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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.
ANSWER
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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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