Bones and Landmarks of Extremities

What are the bones of the upper extremity?

• scapula, clavicle, sternum, ribs, vertebrae, sacrum, coccyx

• humerus, radius, ulna, carpals, metacarpals, phalanges

• mandible, maxilla, zygomatic bone, nasal bone, lacrimal bone, vomer, palatine bone

• femur, tibia, fibula, patella, tarsals, metatarsals, phalanges

Name the bones of the lower extremity.

• humerus, radius, ulna, carpals, metacarpals, phalanges

• femur, patella, tibia, fibula, carpals, metacarpals, phalanges

• femur, patella, tibia, fibula, tarsals, metatarsals, phalanges

• femur, patella, tibia, fibula, carpals, metatarsals, phalanges

What are the landmarks of the upper extremity?

• shoulder, elbow, wrist, fingers

• elbow, wrist, fingers, toes

• knee, ankle, toes

• hip, knee, ankle, toes

List the landmarks of the lower extremity.

• elbow, wrist, hand

• shoulder, elbow, wrist

• knee, ankle, wrist

• hip, knee, ankle, foot

Which bone is located in the upper extremity and is known as the 'funny bone'?

• fibula bone

• humerus bone

• radius bone

• ulnar nerve

What is the longest bone in the human body?

• tibia

• humerus

• radius

• femur

Name the landmark on the upper extremity that is commonly used to measure blood pressure.

• carotid artery

• brachial artery

• femoral artery

• radial artery

What is the function of the patella?

• The function of the patella is to protect the knee joint and improve the leverage of the quadriceps muscles.

• The function of the patella is to protect the hip joint.

• The function of the patella is to assist in the movement of the ankle joint.

• The function of the patella is to provide cushioning for the knee joint.

Which landmark on the lower extremity is commonly used to locate the pulse?

• dorsalis pedis artery

• carotid artery

• brachial artery

• femoral artery

What are the bones of the foot called?

• tarsal bones

• carpal bones

• phalanges

• metatarsal bones