ASM 275 / ASM275 UNIT 2 LAB QUESTIONS AND ANSWER
Q1
Please click on the image where the ILIUM is located. [4]
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Explanation
The ilium is the superior blade-like half of the os coxa.
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Q2
Please click on the image where the PUBIS is located. [4]
Correct!
The pubis is the anterior portion of the os coxa.
Answered - Correct!
Q3
Please click on the image where the ISCHIUM is located. [4]
Correct!
,Explanation
The ischium is the posterior portion of the os coxa.
Three views of the same pubic bone, superior is toward the top; A is ventral, C is dorsal. [13]
Q4
Consider the image above. Based on the traits we just discussed (check again if unsure) which picture shows the ventral surface
of the pubic bone?
A
A
B
B
Explanation
The answer is A. The ventral surface is easily identified because it is rougher than the dorsal surface.
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Q5
Is there a ventral arc present? Be sure to compare Image A to Figure 10.
A
Yes
B
No
Q6
Considering now image B, is there an ischio-pubic ramus ridge? Remember the ridge is an elevated ridge of bone. Compare
Image B to Figure 11.
A
Yes
B
No
Explanation
The answer is B. There is no ridge here.
Q7
Considering the dorsal surface, is there any evidence of dorsal pitting? Compare Image C to Figure 12.
A
Yes
B
No
Explanation
The answer is B. There are no dorsal pits evident.
Q8
Based on your responses to the above, is this a male or female?
A
Male
B
Female
Explanation
, The answer is A. All signs point toward a male sex assessment.
Q9
Which of these two bones exhibit a male form of the sciatic notch? Note the sciatic notch is located on the right side of each bone
as depicted in this image. [14]
Compare the sciatic notch to Figure 8.
A
A
B
B
Explanation
The answer is B. Males have a narrower sciatic notch than females.
Q10
Considering the sciatic notch alone, does this appear to be a male or female individual? [15]
Compare the sciatic notch to Figure 8.
A
Female
B
Male
Hint
The wide sciatic notch suggests this is a female.
Q6
Q1
Please click on the image where the ILIUM is located. [4]
Correct!
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Explanation
The ilium is the superior blade-like half of the os coxa.
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Q2
Please click on the image where the PUBIS is located. [4]
Correct!
The pubis is the anterior portion of the os coxa.
Answered - Correct!
Q3
Please click on the image where the ISCHIUM is located. [4]
Correct!
,Explanation
The ischium is the posterior portion of the os coxa.
Three views of the same pubic bone, superior is toward the top; A is ventral, C is dorsal. [13]
Q4
Consider the image above. Based on the traits we just discussed (check again if unsure) which picture shows the ventral surface
of the pubic bone?
A
A
B
B
Explanation
The answer is A. The ventral surface is easily identified because it is rougher than the dorsal surface.
Answered - Correct!
Q5
Is there a ventral arc present? Be sure to compare Image A to Figure 10.
A
Yes
B
No
Q6
Considering now image B, is there an ischio-pubic ramus ridge? Remember the ridge is an elevated ridge of bone. Compare
Image B to Figure 11.
A
Yes
B
No
Explanation
The answer is B. There is no ridge here.
Q7
Considering the dorsal surface, is there any evidence of dorsal pitting? Compare Image C to Figure 12.
A
Yes
B
No
Explanation
The answer is B. There are no dorsal pits evident.
Q8
Based on your responses to the above, is this a male or female?
A
Male
B
Female
Explanation
, The answer is A. All signs point toward a male sex assessment.
Q9
Which of these two bones exhibit a male form of the sciatic notch? Note the sciatic notch is located on the right side of each bone
as depicted in this image. [14]
Compare the sciatic notch to Figure 8.
A
A
B
B
Explanation
The answer is B. Males have a narrower sciatic notch than females.
Q10
Considering the sciatic notch alone, does this appear to be a male or female individual? [15]
Compare the sciatic notch to Figure 8.
A
Female
B
Male
Hint
The wide sciatic notch suggests this is a female.
Q6
