The Skeletal System Midterm Exam 2025

The opening indicated in the figure is the _____ foramen. - Correct Ans-obturator The indentation indicated in the figure is the greater ____ notch. - Correct Ans-sciatic The group of bones circled on the figure are the ____. - Correct Ans-tarsals The skull, vertebral column, and rib cage comprise the ___ skeleton. - Correct Ans-axial Describe each anatomical bone: 1. Condyle 2. Facet 3. Head - Correct Ans-1. Condyle - A rounded knob that articulates with another bone 2. Facet - A smooth, flat, articular surface 3. Head - The prominent expanded end of a bone, sometimes rounded The second cervical vertebra is called the ____. - Correct Ans-axis What is the weight bearing portion of the vertebra? - Correct Ans-body An intervertebral disc is made out of which type of cartilage? - Correct Ans Fibrocartilage The joint indicated by the letter A is the pubic _____. - Correct Ans-symphisis The ____ notch at the proximal end of the ulna accommodates the head of the radius. - Correct Ans-radial The region of the intervertebral disc identified as 'A' in the figure is the ______, while 'B' is the ______. - Correct Ans-A - nucleus pulposus B - anulus fibrosus What is the fibrocartilage structure found anteriorly between the hip bones? - Correct Ans-Pubic symphysis The dens projects into the ______. - Correct Ans-vertebral foramen of the atlas Transverse foramina are only found in ______. - Correct Ans-cervical vertebrae The _____ facets are unique to the thoracic vertebrae. - Correct Ans-costal What is the typical number of lumbar vertebrae? - Correct Ans-5 Skeletal Skeletal What age are the sacral vertebrae fully fused? - Correct Ans-Around 26 years of age How many pairs of ribs does each person have? - Correct Ans-12 The joint between the sternum and the clavicle is the ____ joint. - Correct Ans sternoclavicular The pectoral girdle includes which of the following bones? - Correct Ans-Clavicle and Scapula Name the bony ridge indicated by the black arrow in the figure. - Correct Ans-spine of the scapula Describe each segment of the upper limb: 1. Brachium 2. Antebrachium 3. Carpus 4. Manus - Correct Ans-1. Brachium - (upper arm) contains the humerus 2. Antebrachium - (lower arm) contains the radius and ulna 3. Carpus - (wrist) contains wrist bones 4. Manus - (hand) contains the metacarpals and phalanges Which foramen provides passage for the vertebral arteries? - Correct Ans-transverse foramen Which area of the humerus is indicated in the figure? - Correct Ans-Anatomical neck The area of the humerus indicated by the letter A in the figure is the ____ neck. - Correct Ans-surgical neck The spinous processes of thoracic vertebrae are ______. - Correct Ans-relatively pointed and angled sharply downward The bony process indicated in the figure is the ____ tubercle. - Correct Ans-lesser The bony process indicated in the figure is called the _____ tubercle. - Correct Ans greater The _____ is the bone indicated by the red arrow in the figure. - Correct Ans-humerus The articular condyle indicated in the figure is the _____. - Correct Ans-trochlear The rounded lateral condyle indicated in the figure is the _____. - Correct Ans-capitulum The bony process indicated in the figure is the _____ _____. - Correct Ans-medial epicondyle Skeletal Skeletal The bony process indicated in the figure is the _____ epicondyle. - Correct Ans-lateral The structure indicated in the figure is the ____ of the radius. - Correct Ans-head The structure indicated in the figure is the ___ of the radius. - Correct Ans-neck When you rest your elbow on a table, which bony part of the ulna is on the table? - Correct Ans-olecranon Which of the following separates the greater pelvis from the lesser pelvis? - Correct Ans-pelvic brim The upper margin of the hip bone indicated in the figure is the _____ crest. - Correct Ans-iliac crest The three bones that make up the coxal (hip) bone are the ilium, ischium, and ___. - Correct Ans-pubis What is the smooth concave part of the pelvis that is covered by the iliacus muscle? - Correct Ans-iliac fossa What is the name of the large bony process indicated in the figure? - Correct Ans greater trochanter Study the differences between femur (thigh bone) and humerus (upper arm/brachial bone). - Correct Ans-femur - greater/lesser trochanter and neck humerus - greater/lesser tubercle and surgical neck The weight-bearing bone of the lower leg is the ____. - Correct Ans-Tibia The bony bump indicated in the figure is called the tibial ___. - Correct Ans-tuberosity Name the large process indicated in the figure. - Correct Ans-medial malleolus The structure indicated in the figure is the _____ membrane. - Correct Ans-interosseous The widest points of the femur at the knee are the medial and lateral - Correct Ans epicondyle The inferior, narrower portion of the pelvis is considered the ____ pelvis, which is also called the "true pelvis". - Correct Ans-lesser The bone indicated on the figure is the ____. - Correct Ans-fibula The bone indicated in the figure is the ____. - Correct Ans-calcaneus Skeletal Skeletal Which of the following tarsals is the most superior, providing articulation with the leg? - Correct Ans-talus Which metatarsal is directly proximal to the little toe? - Correct Ans-V A rib articulates with the ______ costal facet of the upper vertebra and the superior costal facet of the vertebra below that. - Correct Ans-inferior costal facet Most ribs insert between two vertebrae. Where does the rib articulate with the lower of the two vertebrae? - Correct Ans-superior costal facet Identify the articular surface indicated in the figure (superior view shown). - Correct Ans superior articular facet The bony process indicated in the figure is the radial ____. - Correct Ans-tuberosity The styloid process is located at the ______ end of the ulna. - Correct Ans-distal The depression indicated in the figure is the _____. - Correct Ans-acetabulum The smooth depression shown in the figure is called the ____ surface. - Correct Ans patellar Name the small processes on the humerus that are located proximal to the trochlea and capitulum. - Correct Ans-epicondyles (note: the trochlea and capitulum are the condyle; the epicondyles are proximal to them). The head of the femur articulates with which part of the os coxa? - Correct Ans acetabulum The opening indicated in the figure is the ____ foramen. - Correct Ans-transverse How many bones does the skeleton typically contain at birth? - Correct Ans-270 The region of the spine indicated in the picture is the ____ region. - Correct Ans thoracic The joint indicated in the figure is the ____ joint. - Correct Ans-acromioclavicular Name the part of the scapula identified in the figure. - Correct Ans-glenoid cavity The rough spot on the lateral shaft of the humerus that serves as an attachment for the shoulder muscle is the _____ tuberosity. - Correct Ans-deltoid Skeletal Name the structure comprised of the two coxal bone