ASM 275 UNIT 2 LAB QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

ASM 275 UNIT 2 LAB QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Q1 Please click on the image where the ILIUM is located. [4] Correct! Targets placed: 1/1 UndoDelete selectedRemove All You can place up to 1 targets Explanation The ilium is the superior blade-like half of the os coxa. Answered - Correct! 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? AABBE xplanation 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. AABBE xplanation 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. AF emale B Male Hint The wide sciatic notch suggests this is a female. Q6 Based on the information provided above and what is visible in this image, what sex was this individual? [18] A Male .................