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Appendicular Skeleton - Practice Quiz #1 of 6

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1. Why is the area just distal to the tubercles of the humerus called the ‘surgical neck’?
a. this is the most frequently fractured part of the humerus  
b. the tubercles always require surgical removal during a joint replacement procedure
c. surgery is commonly performed here to correct diaphyseal transverse fractures
d. this area is termed the ‘anatomical neck’, not the ‘surgical neck’

2. Along with the humerus, this bone is mainly responsible for forming the "hinging" portion of the elbow joint:
a. radius
b. ulna  
c. tibia
d. scapula

3. Following a serious motor vehicle accident, protruding through the skin of the victim was a splintered portion of this longest bone in the body:
a. humerus
b. fibula
c. femur  
d. tibia

4. The apex of the ____ is inferior.
a. humerus
b. patella  
c. scapula
d. clavicle

5. The distal portion of the ____ is most important in providing movement at the wrist.
a. humerus
b. ulna
c. radius  
d. metacarpals

6. The expanded distal aspect of the radius:
a. articulates with carpal bones
b. has a lateal styloid process site
c. has a medial ulnar notch site
d. all of the above choices (a, b and c) are correct  
e. none of the above choices (a, b or c) are correct

7. Typically, a ‘wrist-watch’ is actually worn:
a. around the proximal carpal bones
b. over the distal ends of the radius and ulna  
c. around the distal olecranon process
d. over the distal ends of the metacarpals

8. Parts of the appendicular skeleton consist of:
a. the skull and vertebral column
b. the sternum and rib cage
c. arms, legs, hands and feet  
d. the pectoral and pelvic girdles

9. The ‘shinbone’ is also known as the:
a. femur
b. tibia  
c. fibula
d. talus
e. first metatarsal

10. The ‘collarbone’ is also known as the:
a. ulna
b. radius
c. humerus
d. scapula
e. clavicle  

  
 
 
 
Now go on to Appendicular Skeleton Quiz #2... or return to Main Skeleton Page.  
 
 

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