TEST 2026 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
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◉ The head of the femur articulates with the Answer: acetabulum
◉ The medial and lateral ______ are two smooth round joint surfaces
at the distal end of the femur. Answer: condyles
◉ lateral bone of lower leg Answer: fibia
◉ The patella ossifies at what age? Answer: 3-6
◉ The proximal portion of the lower limb, containing the femur, is
the ______ region. Answer: femoral
◉ On the proximal femur are two large, rough processes that
provide attachments for the hip muscles called the greater and
lesser Answer: trochanters
◉ The bone in the lower leg that does NOT bear weight is the
Answer: fibula
,◉ In the lower leg, the medial bone is the Answer: tibia
◉ The ______ is the rough surface at the anterior proximal end of the
tibia that provides attachment for the thigh muscles. Answer: tibial
tuberosity
◉ The largest tarsal, which forms the heel, is the Answer: calcaneus
◉ the weight-bearing bone of the crural region is the Answer: tibia
◉ The most superior tarsal, which has an articulation with the leg, is
the _ Answer: talus
◉ List the distal tarsal bones in order from medial to lateral.
Answer: medial cuneiform
Intermediate cuneiform
lateral cuneiform
cuboid
◉ On the proximal femur are two large, rough processes that
provide attachments for the hip muscles called the greater and
lesser _____. Answer: trochanters
, ◉ The lateral-most metatarsal, proximal to the little toe, is
metatarsal _____. Answer: V
◉ The point where the head of the femur inserts into the
acetabulum is the _____ joint. Answer: coxal
◉ The most superior tarsal, which provides articulation with the leg,
is the Answer: talas
◉ The rim of fibrocartilage around the margin of the acetabulum is
called the Answer: acetabular labrum
◉ Which ligament bridges the gap in the inferior margin of the
acetabular labrum? Answer: Transverse acetabular
◉ The stability of the hip joint is primarily due to the depth of the
________. Answer: acetabulum
◉ The coxal joints are more shallow than the shoulder joints in
order to bear much of the body's weight. Answer: F
◉ most complex of the diarthrotic joints. Answer: knee