Chapter 8: Appendicular Skeleton Principles of Anatomy and Physiology, 12th Edition, by Bryan Derrickson, Gerald Tortora.

Principles of Anatomy and Physiology, 12th Edition, by Bryan Derrickson, Gerald Tortora. Multiple Choice & Essays 1. This is the anterior bone that articulates with the manubrium of the sternum at the sternoclavicular joint. a. Scapula b. Clavicle c. Xiphoid d. Sternum Ans: b Difficulty: medium Feedback: 8.1 2. This bone’s shape comes from the medial half of the bone being convex anteriorly and the lateral half is concave anteriorly. a. Sternum b. Scapula c. Humerus d. Clavicle Ans: d Difficulty: medium Feedback: 8.1 3. Which of the following do the pelvic girdles articulate with? a. Vertebral column b. Humerus c. Sacrum d. None of the above Ans: c Difficulty: medium Feedback: 8.3 4. This part of the clavicle is rounded and articulates with the manubrium of the sternum. a. Acromial end b. Conoid tubercle c. Sternal extremity d. Costal tuberosity Ans: C Difficulty: medium Feedback: 8.1 5. The following is/are attachment sites on the clavicle. a. Conical tuberosity b. Acromial tuberosity c. Costal extremity d. All of the above e. None of the above Ans: E Difficulty: medium Feedback: 8.1 6. Why is the clavicle one of the most broken bones in the human body? a. Due to the pressure from the lungs b. Due to the weakness of the Acromial joint c. Due to weakness of the junction of the curves d. Due to its position to the humerus e. Due to rubbing against the first rib Ans: C Difficulty: medium Feedback: 8.1 7. Which part of the clavicle articulates with the manubrium? a. A b. B c. C d. D e. None of the above Ans: D Difficulty: medium Feedback: 8.1 8. Which is the only part of the clavicle that articulates with the scapula? a. A b. B c. C d. D e. None of the above Ans: A Difficulty: medium Feedback: 8.1 9. Which part of the clavicle is an attachment site for the costoclavicular ligament? a. A b. B c. C d. D e. None of the above Ans: C Difficulty: medium Feedback: 8.1 10. Which site labeled on the diagram is considered the weakest point of the clavicle? a. A b. B c. C d. D e. None of the above Ans: E Difficulty: hard Feedback: 8.1 11. Which of the following bones is located in the posterior thorax between the second and seventh vertebrae? a. Sternum b. Clavicle c. Pelvis d. Scapula e. None of the above Ans: D Difficulty: hard Feedback: 8.1 12. What is found in the glenoid cavity? a. Subscapular fossa b. Acromion c. Supraspinous fossa d. Spine e. Humerus Ans: E Difficulty: medium Feedback: 8.2 13. This is the edge of the scapula closest to the humerus. a. Axillary border b. Medial border c. Infraspinous fossa d. Coracoid process e. Acromion Ans: A Difficulty: hard Feedback: 8.1