Appendicular Skeleton and Pectoral Girdles

Which of the following is a component of a synovial joint?

• Articular capsule

• Cartilage

• Bone marrow

• Ligament

Which bone lies medially and receives the weight of the body from the femur?

• Fibula

• Tibia

• Patella

• Femur

Synovial joints are separated by a fluid-containing joint cavity and are all ______ movable.

• Slightly

• Freely

• Not

• Partially

The radius lies ______ to the ulna.

• Medial

• Lateral

• Anterior

• Posterior

The foot includes the tarsals, metatarsals, and the _______.

• Carpals

• Phalanges

• Clavicle

• Scapula

How many miniature long bones called phalanges are present in each hand?

• 10

• 12

• 14

• 16

Which of the following is a characteristic of the female pelvis?

• Tilted less forward

• Inlet is larger and more circular

• Bones are heavier and thicker

• Adapted to support heavier male build and stronger muscles.

Which type of movement occurs in one plane?

• Uniaxial

• Biaxial

• Multiaxial

• Gliding

Fibrous joints are joined by ______ tissues.

• muscular

• fibrous

• cartilaginous

• synovial

The weak stability of the shoulder joint is maintained by several structures. Which of the following is NOT one of them?

• Thin, loose joint capsule

• Four ligaments

• Tendon of the long head of biceps

• Medial meniscus