Ch. 37 Orthopedic Trauma 2026 | Questions, Answers & Detailed Rationales Study Guide

Ch. 37 Orthopedic Trauma
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, 4. The appendicular skeleton is composed of the: C) pectoral girdle, pelvic girdle, and bones of the extremities.
A) bones of the spinal column, scapulae, and clavicles.
B) bones of the upper extremities and the structures of
the torso.
C) pectoral girdle, pelvic girdle, and bones of the
extremities.
D) thoracic ribs, cervical vertebrae, and bones of the
cranium.


5. Which of the following bones is MOST vulnerable to B) Clavicle
injury?
A) Sternum
B) Clavicle
C) Scapula
D) Humerus


6. The upper extremity joins the shoulder girdle at the: D) glenohumeral joint.
A) acromion.
B) olecranon process.
C) acromioclavicular joint.
D) glenohumeral joint.


7. The carpals, especially the scaphoid, are MOST B) falls on an outstretched hand.
vulnerable to fracture when a person:
A) experiences a crush injury.
B) falls on an outstretched hand.
C) also dislocates his or her elbow.
D) excessively supinates the hand


8. The ischium, ilium, and pubis are fused together to form D) innominate bone.
the:
A) hip socket.
B) acetabulum.
C) sacroiliac joint.
D) innominate bone.


9. Hip fractures are actually fractures of the: A) femoral neck.
A) femoral neck.
B) pelvic girdle.
C) femoral head.
D) ischial tuberosity.


10. The fibula: C) is not a component of the knee joint.
A) can be felt just beneath the skin.
B) forms the distal medial malleolus.
C) is not a component of the knee joint.
D) is more easily fractured than the tibia.