Ch. 8 The Skeletal System: The Appendicular Skeleton

The scapula is situated in the superior part of the posterior thorax between the levels of the ribs?

The true pelvis is ______ to the false pelvis and is one of the key measurements of childbirth.

• inferior

• anterior

• superior

• posterior

"Fallen arches" may lead to which of the following?

• stress fractures and shin splints

• calluses and clawfoot

• stress fractures and clawfoot

• plantar fasciitis and clawfoot

Select all of the functions of the patella.

• increase the leverage of the tendon of the hamstring muscles

• maintain the position of the tendon of the hamstring muscles when the knee is bent

• none of these

• protect the knee joint

Answer explanation

FUNCTION = PURPOSE FOR

In contact sports, a hip pointer involves

The baby's head descends through this during childbirth...

• pelvis axis

• the pelvic brim

• pelvic outlet

• pelvis symphysis

The fovea capitis is a feature of what bone?

The glenoid cavity contains a deeper depression than the acetabulum.

• TRUE

• FALSE

The ____ limb buds develop 1st and are covered by ____?

• upper; ectoderm

• upper; mesoderm

• lower; ectodern

Tags

Bone Development

The hormone produced by the ovaries and placenta increasing the flexibility of the pubic symphysis to ease the birth of a baby