Pelvic Girdle

Front

How many tarsal bones in the ankle?

Back

7

Answer explanation

The ankle contains 7 tarsal bones, which include the talus, calcaneus, navicular, cuboid, and three cuneiform bones. Therefore, the correct answer is 7.

Front

#1 is pointing to the...
Options: Femur, Patella, Fibula, Tibia

Back

Femur

Answer explanation

#1 is pointing to the Femur, which is the thigh bone and the longest bone in the body. The other options, Patella, Fibula, and Tibia, are different bones in the leg, but the correct answer is Femur.

Front

#2 is pointing to the...
Options: Femur, Patella, Fibula, Tibia

Back

Patella

Answer explanation

#2 is pointing to the patella, commonly known as the kneecap. It is a small bone located in front of the knee joint, distinguishing it from the femur, fibula, and tibia, which are larger bones in the leg.

Front

#3 is pointing to the...
Options: Femur, Patella, Fibula, Tibia

Back

Fibula

Answer explanation

#3 is pointing to the fibula, which is the smaller bone located next to the tibia in the lower leg. The femur is the thigh bone, the patella is the kneecap, and the tibia is the larger bone in the lower leg.

Front

#4 is pointing to the...
Options: Femur, Patella, Fibula, Tibia

Back

Tibia

Answer explanation

#4 is pointing to the Tibia, which is the larger bone in the lower leg, located between the knee and the ankle. The other options, Femur, Patella, and Fibula, are different bones in the leg or knee area.

Front

#1 (Bone) Options: Coxal, Femur, Sacrum, Coccyx

Back

Coxal

Answer explanation

The coxal bone, also known as the hip bone, is a key component of the pelvis. It connects the spine to the femur and supports the weight of the upper body, making it the correct answer in this context.

Front

What is a groove/socket? Options: Epicondyles, Medial malleolus, Glenoid fossa, Acetabulum

Back

Acetabulum

Answer explanation

The acetabulum is the socket in the hip bone that receives the head of the femur, forming the hip joint. It is specifically designed to accommodate a ball-and-socket joint, unlike the other options listed.

Front

Ball-like end of the bone

Back

Head of femur

Answer explanation

The 'head of femur' refers to the rounded, ball-like end of the femur bone that fits into the hip socket. This structure is crucial for hip joint movement, distinguishing it from the other options listed.

Front

Which feature is C? Options: Head, Neck, Intercondylar fossa, Fovea capitis

Back

Fovea capitis

Answer explanation

The fovea capitis is a small depression on the head of the femur, serving as an attachment point for the ligamentum teres. It is distinct from the head, neck, and intercondylar fossa, making it the correct choice for feature C.

Front

What bone is the thigh bone?

Back

femur

Answer explanation

The thigh bone is known as the femur. It is the longest bone in the human body, connecting the hip to the knee. The other options listed (phalanges, fibula, frontal bone) refer to different bones in the body.