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WorksheetsThe appendicular skeleton
Total questions: 29
Worksheet time: 15mins
The appendicular skeleton functions primarily to facilitate movement.
True
false
The scapula is held in place ONLY by muscle.
True
False
The clavicle is NOT one of the most frequently broken bones in the body.
True
False
What helps stabilize the position of the clavicle?
Tendons
Muscle
Ligaments
Each upper limb consists of how many bones?
20
25
18
30
Which of the following bones is the LONGEST and LARGEST bone of the UPPER LIMB.
Femur
clavicle
Humerus
Ulna
Which of the following is located on the thumb side of the forearm?
Ulna
Radius
Which of the following articulates with the trochlea of humerus?
Ulna
Radius
The ulna articulates with the capitulum of the humerus.
True
False
By what is the head of the ulna separated from the wrist joint ?
fibrocartilage disc
Elastic cartilage
Hyaline cartilage
What other bones does the radius form the wrist joint with?
triquetrum
lunate
Scaphoid
Which bone of the pelvic girdle is the largest?
Illium
Pubis
Ischium
Where is bone marrow aspiration or bone marrow biopsy usually performed?
Illium
Ischium
Pubis
What is another name for the false pelvis?
The greater pelvis
The lesser pelvis
What is the function of the false pelvis?
To maintain the True pelvis
It is not real so it has no function
holds only abdominal organs
Larger and heavier
Male skeleton
Female pelvis
wider and shallower
Male skeleton
Female pelvis
larger pelvic inlet and outlet
Male skeleton
Female pelvis
larger muscle attachments
Male skeleton
Female pelvis
larger articular surfaces
Male skeleton
Female pelvis
more space in the true pelvis
Male skeleton
Female pelvis
pubic arc >90 degrees
Male skeleton
Female pelvis
Which of the following directly articulates with the vertebral column?
pectoral girdle
pelvic girdle
Which of the following allow for more movement?
Pectoral girdle
pelvic girdle
Which of the following offers more strength?
Pectoral girdle
pelvic girdle
Which of the following bones is the LARGEST, HEAVIEST and STRONGEST bone of the BODY?
Tibia
Humerus
Scapula
Femur
Which is the weight bearing bone ?
Tibia
Fibula
The fibula is NOT part of the knee joint.
True
False
Which of the following are functions of the arches of the foot?
distribute body weight over foot
increase height
yield and spring back when weight is lifted
to make it look appealing
