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Ch. 8 The Skeletal System: The Appendicular Skeleton

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

(a)  

2.

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

a)

inferior

b)

anterior

c)

superior

d)

posterior

3.

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

a)

stress fractures and shin splints

b)

calluses and clawfoot

c)

stress fractures and clawfoot

d)

plantar fasciitis and clawfoot

4.

Select all of the functions of the patella.

a)

increase the leverage of the tendon of the hamstring muscles

b)

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

c)

none of these

d)

protect the knee joint

5.

In contact sports, a hip pointer involves

(a)  

6.

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

a)

pelvis axis

b)

the pelvic brim

c)

pelvic outlet

d)

pelvis symphysis

7.

The fovea capitis is a feature of what bone?

4 lines
8.

The glenoid cavity contains a deeper depression than the acetabulum.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

9.

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

a)

upper; ectoderm

b)

upper; mesoderm

c)

lower; ectodern

10.

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

(a)  

11.

Which coxa bone contains the anterior & posterior gluteal lines?

a)

ischium

b)

coccyx

c)

iluim

d)

pubis

12.

Who am I?

(a)  

13.

Newborn hip bones are seperated by cartaliage. At what age does the seperated bones fuse?

a)

18

b)

26

c)

23

d)

28