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Appendicular Skeleton - Practice Quiz #4 of 6

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1. The styloid process of the _____ points towards the thumb.
a. tibia
b. fibula
c. ulna
d. radius  
e. humerus

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. The acromion of the scapula articulates with the:
a. sternum
b. lateral end of the clavicle  
c. medial end of the clavicle
d. third rib

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

5. The smallest and shortest border of the scapulae is the:
a. medial border
b. lateral border
c. superior border  
d. all scapulae borders are of equal size and length

6. The expanded distal aspect of the radius:
a. is convex to articulate with carpal bones
b. has a medial styloid process site
c. has a lateral 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. Midway down the lateral shaft of the humerus is the:
a. greater tubercle
b. anatomical neck
c. capitulum
d. deltoid tuberosity  
e. trochlea

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 olecranon fossa of the humerus articulates with the:
a. radius
b. ulna  
c. scapula
d. clavicle

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 #5... or return to Main Skeleton Page.  
 
 

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