The layman's name for the scapula is the collarbone.
T
F
False
The fibula is the major weight-bearing bone of the leg.
T
F
False
Which bone contains areas of diaphysis and epiphysis, a tuberosity near its middle, and is proportionally more compact than spongy bone?
talus
parietal bone
humerus
cervical vertebra
humerus
The "true wrist" or carpus consists of ________.
radial and ulnar styloid processes
a group of eight short bones united by ligaments
the metacarpals
the phalanges
a group of eight short bones united by ligaments
The most common site of fracture in the humerus is the anatomical neck.
True
False
False
Body weight is carried primarily by the talus and calcaneus.
T
F
True
In women of childbearing age, the dimensions of the true pelvis are of utmost importance.
T
F
True
The pelvic girdle does not include the ________.
ischium
pubis
ilium
femur
femur
Which portion of the fibula articulates with the talus?
lateral malleolus
calcaneus
medial malleolus
head
lateral malleolus
Which of the following bones is not weight bearing?
tibia
femur
fibula
talus
fibula
The articulation that most closely resembles a hinge in the body involves which bones?
femur-tibia
humerus-ulna
humerus-radius
femur-fibula
humerus-ulna
The antebrachium is composed of which of the following two bones?
the humerus and the radius
the humerus and the clavicle
the scapula and the clavicle
the radius and the ulna
the radius and the ulna
Which bone is in direct contact with the first metatarsal?
lateral cuneiform
calcaneus
medial cuneiform
cuboid
medial cuneiform
The shallow socket of the shoulder joint restricts the movement of the humerus but does increase the stability of the joint.
T
F
False
In the anatomical position, the lateral forearm bone is the radius.
T
F
True
Which portion of the fibula articulates with the talus?
calcaneus
medial malleolus
lateral malleolus
head
lateral malleolus
The shallow socket of the shoulder joint restricts the movement of the humerus but does increase the stability of the joint.
T
F
False
Which forms the largest portion of the coxal bone?
pubis
ischium
ilium
pelvic
ilium
The ischium articulates with both the ilium and the pubis.
T
F
True
Body weight is carried primarily by the talus and calcaneus.
T
F
True
Which bone contains areas of diaphysis and epiphysis areas, a tuberosity near its middle, and is proportionally more compact than spongy bone?
parietal bone
cervical vertebra
talus
humerus
humerus