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