BOC ORTHOTIC FITTER CERTIFICATION EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS 2026
◉ T/F: Babies have more bones than adults. Answer: True - Babies
have more bones than adults
◉ Short bones are typically found in these areas:
A. Wrists
B. Ankles
C. Cranium
D. Wrists & Ankles. Answer: D. Wrists & Ankles
◉ This bone is the longest and strongest in the human body
A. Humerus
B. Femur
C. Tibia
D. Sternum. Answer: B. Femur
◉ The science dealing with measurement of the size, weight and
proportions of the human body is called:
A. Biomechanics
B. Kinesiology
,C. Anthropometry
D. Muscle testing. Answer: C. Anthropometry
◉ These may be used to indicate anatomical landmarks on the
surface of the skin:
A. Pencils
B. Ink Pencils
C. China markers
D. Crayon. Answer: B. Ink Pencils
◉ Landmarks of the foot include all but:
A. Metatarsal Heads
B. Styloid Process
C. Tibial Crest
D. Navicular. Answer: C. Tibial Crest
◉ This is a lower extremity landmark:
A. Sternal Notch
B. ASIS
C. Styloid Process
D. Xiphoid Process. Answer: C. Styloid Process
,◉ Measuring from floor to knee center would be this type of
measurement:
A. A/P
B. Length
C. M/L
D. Circumferential. Answer: B. Length
◉ Measurements that are done at the Natural Waist would include
all but:
A. Angular
B. A/P
C. Circumferential
D. M/L. Answer: A. Angular
◉ The symphysis pubis is located in the:
A. Upper extremity
B. Posterior trunk
C. Anterior trunk
D. Lower extremity. Answer: C. Anterior trunk
◉ The lateral malleolus is the distal end of the:
A. Sternum
, B. Tibia
C. Femur
D. Fibula. Answer: D. Fibula
◉ The popliteal fossa is located in the:
A. Posterior lower extremity
B. Anterior lower extremity
C. Anterior trunk
D. Posterior trunk. Answer: A. Posterior lower extremity
◉ The acromion is located in the:
A. Foot
B. Shoulder area
C. Lower extremity
D. Spine. Answer: B. Shoulder area
◉ The mandible is located in the:
A. Upper extremity
B. Lower extremity
C. Trunk region
D. Head. Answer: D. Head
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS 2026
◉ T/F: Babies have more bones than adults. Answer: True - Babies
have more bones than adults
◉ Short bones are typically found in these areas:
A. Wrists
B. Ankles
C. Cranium
D. Wrists & Ankles. Answer: D. Wrists & Ankles
◉ This bone is the longest and strongest in the human body
A. Humerus
B. Femur
C. Tibia
D. Sternum. Answer: B. Femur
◉ The science dealing with measurement of the size, weight and
proportions of the human body is called:
A. Biomechanics
B. Kinesiology
,C. Anthropometry
D. Muscle testing. Answer: C. Anthropometry
◉ These may be used to indicate anatomical landmarks on the
surface of the skin:
A. Pencils
B. Ink Pencils
C. China markers
D. Crayon. Answer: B. Ink Pencils
◉ Landmarks of the foot include all but:
A. Metatarsal Heads
B. Styloid Process
C. Tibial Crest
D. Navicular. Answer: C. Tibial Crest
◉ This is a lower extremity landmark:
A. Sternal Notch
B. ASIS
C. Styloid Process
D. Xiphoid Process. Answer: C. Styloid Process
,◉ Measuring from floor to knee center would be this type of
measurement:
A. A/P
B. Length
C. M/L
D. Circumferential. Answer: B. Length
◉ Measurements that are done at the Natural Waist would include
all but:
A. Angular
B. A/P
C. Circumferential
D. M/L. Answer: A. Angular
◉ The symphysis pubis is located in the:
A. Upper extremity
B. Posterior trunk
C. Anterior trunk
D. Lower extremity. Answer: C. Anterior trunk
◉ The lateral malleolus is the distal end of the:
A. Sternum
, B. Tibia
C. Femur
D. Fibula. Answer: D. Fibula
◉ The popliteal fossa is located in the:
A. Posterior lower extremity
B. Anterior lower extremity
C. Anterior trunk
D. Posterior trunk. Answer: A. Posterior lower extremity
◉ The acromion is located in the:
A. Foot
B. Shoulder area
C. Lower extremity
D. Spine. Answer: B. Shoulder area
◉ The mandible is located in the:
A. Upper extremity
B. Lower extremity
C. Trunk region
D. Head. Answer: D. Head
