Ch 8 – Appendicular Skeleton

Which of the following bones primarily bears the weight of the body?
Which of the following bones primarily bears the weight of the body?
cuboid
talus
navicular
cuneiforms

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Which of the following statements concerning the fibula is false?
Which of the following statements concerning the fibula is false?
It helps stabilize the ankle.
It is the thinnest of the two leg bones.
It forms the lateral malleolus.
It helps stabilize the knee.

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Identify the landmark found on the diaphysis of the femur.
Hints

Identify the landmark found on the diaphysis of the femur.
Linea aspera
Fovea capitis
Greater trochanter
Deltoid tuberosity

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Identify the bone that articulates with the distal end of the femur.
Hints

Identify the bone that articulates with the distal end of the femur.
Ulna
Fibula
Tibia
Calcaneus

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D
What type of bones are the phalanges?
Hints

What type of bones are the phalanges?
Flat
Long
Short
Irregular

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Part A
Which of the bony landmarks listed below is not part of the distal end of the humerus?
Which of the bony landmarks listed below is not part of the distal end of the humerus?
trochlea
capitulum
intertubercular sulcus
olecranon fossa

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The coracoid process of the scapula articulates with the clavicle.
The coracoid process of the scapula articulates with the clavicle.
True
False

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Identify the common name for the clavicle.
Hints

Identify the common name for the clavicle.
Breast bone
Rib
Shoulder blade
Collarbone

Collarbone

Identify the bone that articulates with the clavicle medially.
Hints

Identify the bone that articulates with the clavicle medially.
Scapula
Sternum
First rib
Humerus

Sternum

Identify the bone that articulates with the clavicle laterally.
Hints

Identify the bone that articulates with the clavicle laterally.
Humerus
Sternum
First rib
Scapula

Scapula

Identify the bone that makes up the pectoral girdle with the clavicle.
Hints

Identify the bone that makes up the pectoral girdle with the clavicle.
Scapula
Rib
Sternum
Humerus

Scapula

Identify the specific process by which the clavicle develops.
Hints

Identify the specific process by which the clavicle develops.
Endochondral ossification
Intramembranous ossification
Primary ossification

Intramembranous ossification

The clavicle belongs to which of the following areas?
Hints

The clavicle belongs to which of the following areas?
Axial skeleton
Appendicular skeleton
Arm
Rib cage

Appendicular skeleton

Which of the following landmarks is found on the posterior surface of the scapula?
Hints

Which of the following landmarks is found on the posterior surface of the scapula?
Lateral border
Coracoid process
Glenoid cavity
Spine

Spine

Identify the socket of the shoulder joint.
Hints

Identify the socket of the shoulder joint.
Glenoid cavity
Coracoid process
Lateral border
Spine

Glenoid cavity

Part C
Identify the region of the scapula that articulates with the clavicle.
Hints

Identify the region of the scapula that articulates with the clavicle.
Coracoid process
Glenoid cavity
Acromion process
Spine

Acromion process

Which region of the scapula does articulate with another bone?
Hints

Which region of the scapula does articulate with another bone?
Medial border
Lateral border
Acromion process
Suprascapular notch

Acromion process

The scapula is the site of origin of a group of muscles that stabilize the shoulder joint. Identify this muscle group.
Hints
Hint 1. (click to open)

The scapula is the site of origin of a group of muscles that stabilize the shoulder joint. Identify this muscle group.
Upper arm abductor
Upper arm flexor
Upper arm extensor
Rotator cuff

Rotator cuff

Identify the process on the scapula that does not articulate with another bone.
Hints

Identify the process on the scapula that does not articulate with another bone.
Coracoid process
Coronoid process
Glenoid cavity
Acromion process

Coracoid process

The spine of the scapula __________.
The spine of the scapula __________.
is the shortest border of the scapula
is the indentation that serves as a passageway for the suprascapular nerve
is the same as its medial border
is on the anterior surface of the scapula
separates the supraspinous and infraspinous fossae and ends in the acromion

separates the supraspinous and infraspinous fossae and ends in the acromion

The only bone of the appendicular skeleton that articulates with the axial skeleton is the __________.
The only bone of the appendicular skeleton that articulates with the axial skeleton is the __________.
scapula’s articulation with the clavicle
manubrium’s articulation with the first two ribs
clavicle’s articulation with the manubrium
femur’s articulation with the acetabulum

clavicle’s articulation with the manubrium

At the shoulder joint, the head of the humerus articulates with the scapula at the
At the shoulder joint, the head of the humerus articulates with the scapula at the
glenoid cavity.
coracoid process.
subscapular fossa.
acromion process.

glenoid cavity.

Which of the bones listed below does not articulate with the clavicle?
Which of the bones listed below does not articulate with the clavicle?
scapula
manubrium
7th vertebra
rib 1

7th vertebra

The supraspinous fossa is in the ________ region of the scapula.
The supraspinous fossa is in the ________ region of the scapula.
posterosuperior
anteroinferior
posteroinferior
anterosuperior

posterosuperior

The bony landmark at the lateral angle of the scapula is the
The bony landmark at the lateral angle of the scapula is the
suprascapular notch.
acromion.
spine.
glenoid cavity.

glenoid cavity.

Which of these bones of the appendicular skeleton are unpaired?
Which of these bones of the appendicular skeleton are unpaired?
humerus
clavicle
os coxae
None; all appendicular bones are paired.

None; all appendicular bones are paired.

The clavicle functions to
The clavicle functions to
allow the arm to extend further for reaching.
provide balance for the scapula on the other side of the body.
protect the lungs.
transmit compression forces from the upper limb to the axial skeleton.

transmit compression forces from the upper limb to the axial skeleton

The coracoid process of the scapula articulates with the clavicle.
The coracoid process of the scapula articulates with the clavicle.
True
False

false

The subscapular fossa lies inferior to the spine and faces posteriorly.
The subscapular fossa lies inferior to the spine and faces posteriorly.
True
False

False

Which of the following landmarks found on the proximal end of the humerus?
Hints

Which of the following landmarks found on the proximal end of the humerus?
Greater tubercle
Capitulum
Deltoid tuberosity
Medial epicondyle

Greater tubercle

Identify the depression found on the posterior surface of the humerus.
Hints

Identify the depression found on the posterior surface of the humerus.
Head
Olecranon fossa
Coronoid fossa
Medial epicondyle

Olecranon fossa

Identify the region of the humerus that articulates with the ulna.
Hints

Identify the region of the humerus that articulates with the ulna.
Head
Capitulum
Medial epicondyle
Trochlea

Trochlea

Which of the following landmarks is found on the distal end of the humerus?
Hints

Which of the following landmarks is found on the distal end of the humerus?
Lesser tubercle
Neck
Greater tubercle
Lateral epicondyle

Lateral epicondyle

What part of the humerus articulates with the scapula to form the shoulder joint?
Hints

What part of the humerus articulates with the scapula to form the shoulder joint?
Head
Greater tubercle
Trochlea
Deltoid tuberosity

Head

Which region of the skeleton contains the humerus?
Hints

Which region of the skeleton contains the humerus?
Pectoral girdle
Axial
Rib cage
Appendicular

Appendicular

The __________ has a landmark called the __________, which marks the course of the radial nerve
The __________ has a landmark called the __________, which marks the course of the radial nerve
humerus; intertubercular groove
ulna; radial notch
humerus; radial groove
radius; intertubercular groove

humerus; radial groove

The coronoid fossa is found on which of the bones listed below?
The coronoid fossa is found on which of the bones listed below?
radius
tibia
ulna
humerus

humerus

The deltoid tuberosity is found on which of the bones listed below?
The deltoid tuberosity is found on which of the bones listed below?
radius
tibia
ulna
humerus

humerus

Part A
Which of the bony landmarks listed below is not part of the distal end of the humerus?
Which of the bony landmarks listed below is not part of the distal end of the humerus?
trochlea
capitulum
intertubercular sulcus
olecranon fossa

intertubercular sulcus

The bone in the upper limb that corresponds to the femur in the lower limb is the
The bone in the upper limb that corresponds to the femur in the lower limb is the
humerus.
ischium.
ulna.
radius.

humerus.

The bone that has a trochlea, a capitulum, and a greater tubercle is the
The bone that has a trochlea, a capitulum, and a greater tubercle is the
femur.
fibula.
humerus.
tibia.

humerus.

Identify the bones that make up the wrist.
Hints

Identify the bones that make up the wrist.
Tarsals
Phalanges
Metacarpals
Carpals

Carpals

How many carpals make up the wrist?
Hints

How many carpals make up the wrist?
6
5
8
7

8

Identify the bones that make up the palm of the hand.
Hints

Identify the bones that make up the palm of the hand.
Metacarpals
Phalanges
Carpals
Metatarsals

Metacarpals

D
What type of bones are the phalanges?
Hints

What type of bones are the phalanges?
Flat
Long
Short
Irregular

Long

How many phalanges are located in the hand?
Hints

How many phalanges are located in the hand?
14
12
15
10

14

Which digit is composed of only two phalanges?
Hints

Which digit is composed of only two phalanges?
Ring finger
Index finger
Thumb
Pinky finger
Middle finger

Thumb

Where is the radius located in reference to the ulna?
Hints

Where is the radius located in reference to the ulna?
Lateral
Distal
Proximal
Medial

Lateral

Identify the region of the radius that articulates with the ulna.
Hints

Identify the region of the radius that articulates with the ulna.
Neck
Head
Radial tuberosity
Styloid process

Head

Which of the following regions of the radius help form the wrist joint?
Hints

Which of the following regions of the radius help form the wrist joint?
Radial tuberosity
Styloid process
Neck
Head

Styloid process

D
Which digit is the radius closest to?
Hints

Which digit is the radius closest to?
5
1
4
3

1

What type of joint is formed between the radius and ulna?
Hints

What type of joint is formed between the radius and ulna?
Hinge
Synchondrosis
Pivot
Ball and socket

Pivot

Identify the type of movement enabled by the articulation between the radius and ulna at the elbow.
Hints

Identify the type of movement enabled by the articulation between the radius and ulna at the elbow.
Inversion
Supination
Flexion
Abduction

Supination

Where in the skeleton is the ulna located in reference to the humerus?
Hints

Where in the skeleton is the ulna located in reference to the humerus?
Proximal
Medial
Lateral
Distal

Distal

Part B
Identify the primary region of the ulna that forms the hinge joint with the humerus.
Hints

Identify the primary region of the ulna that forms the hinge joint with the humerus.
Coronoid process
Trochlear notch
Olecranon process
Olecranon fossa

Trochlear notch

Identify the true statement about the head of the ulna.
Hints

Identify the true statement about the head of the ulna.
Found at the proximal end of the bone.
Helps form the pivot joint between the ulna and radius.
Helps form the elbow joint.
Found at the distal end of the bone.

Found at the distal end of the bone.

Part D
Identify the projection found on distal end of the ulna.
Hints

Identify the projection found on distal end of the ulna.
Coronoid process
Head
Olecranon process
Styloid process

Styloid process

Identify the region of the ulna that articulates with the humerus when the forearm is in full extension.
Hints

Identify the region of the ulna that articulates with the humerus when the forearm is in full extension.
Olecranon process
Coronoid process
Trochlear notch
Trochlea

Olecranon process

The trochlear notch is found on which of the bones listed below?
The trochlear notch is found on which of the bones listed below?
radius
tibia
ulna
humerus

ulna

The olecranon process is found on which of the bones listed below?
The olecranon process is found on which of the bones listed below?
radius
tibia
ulna
humerus

ulna

The ulnar notch is found on which of the bones listed below?
The ulnar notch is found on which of the bones listed below?
radius
tibia
ulna
humerus

radius

The styloid process on lateral side of the antebrachium is found on which of the bones listed below?
The styloid process on lateral side of the antebrachium is found on which of the bones listed below?
radius
tibia
ulna
humerus

radius

The coronoid process is found on which of the bones listed below?
The coronoid process is found on which of the bones listed below?
radius
tibia
ulna
humerus

ulna

The bone of the forearm that directly and functionally articulates with the carpals is the
The bone of the forearm that directly and functionally articulates with the carpals is the
lunate.
radius.
humerus.
ulna.

radius.

In anatomical position,
In anatomical position,
the styloid process of the radius is medial to the ulna.
the head of the radius is medial to the ulna.
the ulna is lateral to the radius.
the radius is lateral to the ulna.

the radius is lateral to the ulna.

All of these bones are in the proximal row of four carpal bones except the
All of these bones are in the proximal row of four carpal bones except the
trapezoid.
scaphoid.
triquetral.
pisiform.

trapezoid.

All of the bones of the digits are collectively known as
All of the bones of the digits are collectively known as
phalanges.
tarsals.
carpals.
metacarpals.

phalanges.

The bone that has a trochlear notch, an olecranon process, and a coronoid process is the
The bone that has a trochlear notch, an olecranon process, and a coronoid process is the
tibia.
femur.
ulna.
radius.

ulna.

The metacarpus is the palm of the hand.
The metacarpus is the palm of the hand.
True
False

true

The thumb has no middle phalanx.
The thumb has no middle phalanx.
True
False

true

The distal end of the ulna is the olecranon process.
The distal end of the ulna is the olecranon process.
True
False

true

In the proximal row of carpals, there are the scaphoid, lunate, triquetral, and pisiform, from lateral to medial.
In the proximal row of carpals, there are the scaphoid, lunate, triquetral, and pisiform, from lateral to medial.
True
False

true

On which region of the hip bone is the greater sciatic notch located?
On which region of the hip bone is the greater sciatic notch located?
Ileum
Ilium
Ischium
Pubis

Ilium

Which features can be used to orient the hip bone and identify it as from the right or left side of the body?
Which features can be used to orient the hip bone and identify it as from the right or left side of the body?
The ilium is superior, the pubis is anterior, and the acetabulum faces laterally.
The ilium is superior, the pubis is anterior, and the acetabulum faces medially.
The ilium is superior, the ischium is posterior, and the auricular surface faces laterally.
The pubis is posterior, the ischium is anterior, and the acetabulum faces laterally

The ilium is superior, the pubis is anterior, and the acetabulum faces laterally.

Which feature of the ilium can be easily palpated anteriorly?
Which feature of the ilium can be easily palpated anteriorly?
Iliac crest
Iliac tubercle
Anterior inferior iliac spine
Anterior superior iliac spine

Anterior superior iliac spine

The adult hip bone consists of _____ regions.
Hints

The adult hip bone consists of _____ regions.
1
2
3
4

3

Which region of the hip bone articulates with the sacrum?
Hints

Which region of the hip bone articulates with the sacrum?
Ischium
Ilium
Pubis
Coccyx

Ilium

Which landmark of the hip bone can be felt on a hard chair?
Hints

Which landmark of the hip bone can be felt on a hard chair?
Iliac crest
Ischial body
Pubic rami
Ischial tuberosity

Ischial tuberosity

What regions of the hip bones articulate to form a symphysis?
Hints

What regions of the hip bones articulate to form a symphysis?
Right and left pubic tubercles
Right and left pubic bodies
Ischial tuberosities
Right and left Iliac fossa

Right and left pubic bodies

Which of the following is the largest region of the hip bone?
Hints

Which of the following is the largest region of the hip bone?
Ischium
Ileum
Pubis
Ilium

Ilium

Identify the articulation site for the femur.
Hints

Identify the articulation site for the femur.
Obturator foramen
Acetabulum
Fovea capitis
Auricular surface

Acetabulum Correct. The acetabulum is the socket for the femur. It is formed by a fusion of all 3 regions that make up the hip bone

Identify the large hole found in this bone.
Hints

Identify the large hole found in this bone.
Foramen magnum
Lesser sciatic notch
Obturator foramen
Greater sciatic notch

Obturator foramen Correct. The obturator foramen is the large circular hole in the hip bone. A few blood vessels and nerves pass through the part of the obturator foramen that isn’t sealed off by a fibrous membrane.

The ridge like superior edge of the ilium is known as the _____.
Hints

The ridge like superior edge of the ilium is known as the _____.
Ischial spine
Anterior superior iliac spine
Iliac crest
Anterior gluteal line

Iliac crest

What region of the vertebral column does the hip bone articulate with?
Hints

What region of the vertebral column does the hip bone articulate with?
Sacral region
Coccygeal region
Lumbar region
Thoracic region

Sacral region

Which bone articulates in the acetabulum?
Hints

Which bone articulates in the acetabulum?
Calcaneus
Tibia
Femur
Humerus

acetabulum? Hints Which bone articulates in the acetabulum? Calcaneus Tibia Femur

The palpable hip bone projections in the front of the body felt when you put your hands on your hips are the posterior inferior iliac spines.
Hints

The palpable hip bone projections in the front of the body felt when you put your hands on your hips are the posterior inferior iliac spines.
True
False

false

The projection at the inferior end of the greater sciatic notch is the ischial spine.
Hints

The projection at the inferior end of the greater sciatic notch is the ischial spine.
False
True

true

The hip bone is part of the axial skeleton.
Hints

The hip bone is part of the axial skeleton.
True
False

false

Identify the bony posterior wall of the pelvis.
Hints

Identify the bony posterior wall of the pelvis.
Coccyx
Sacrum
Lumbar vertebrae
Pubic symphysis

Sacrum

Name the number of vertebrae that fuse together to form the sacrum.
Hints

Name the number of vertebrae that fuse together to form the sacrum.
5
3
2
4

5

Identify the region of the coxal bone that articulates with the sacrum.
Hints

Identify the region of the coxal bone that articulates with the sacrum.
Ischium
Coccyx
Pubis
Ilium

Ilium

Identify the tailbone.
Hints

Identify the tailbone.
Sacrum
Spinous process
Coccyx
Xiphoid process

Coccyx

Identify the typical number of vertebrae that fuse during development to form the coccyx.
Hints

Identify the typical number of vertebrae that fuse during development to form the coccyx.
2 – 8
3 – 5
5 – 7
1 – 3

3 – 5

Which of the following statements describes an important distinction between a male and a female pelvis?
Which of the following statements describes an important distinction between a male and a female pelvis?
The female pelvis has larger acetabula than the male pelvis.
The female pelvis has a pubic angle of between 50o and 60o.
The female pelvis has a wider pelvic inlet and a broader pubic angle than the male pelvis.
The male pelvis has a more moveable and straighter coccyx than the female pelvis.
The female pelvis has ischial tuberosities that are longer and closer together than those of the male pelvis.

The female pelvis has a wider pelvic inlet and a broader pubic angle than the male pelvis.

Which of the following statements about the male pelvis is false?
Which of the following statements about the male pelvis is false?
The male pubic arch is wider than that of the female.
The male pelvis is narrow and deep.
The cavity of the true pelvis is smaller in the female.
The bones are heavier and rougher than in the female

Which of the following statements about the male pelvis is false? The male pubic arch is wider than that of the female.

Which of the bones listed below is not part of the appendicular skeleton?
Which of the bones listed below is not part of the appendicular skeleton?
navicular
sacrum
femur
patella

sacrum

The auricular surface of the ilium
The auricular surface of the ilium
lines the interior of the acetabulum.
attaches gluteal muscles.
forms the lateral borders of the false pelvis.
forms the sacroiliac joint.

forms the sacroiliac joint.

All of these statements regarding the acetabulum are true except
All of these statements regarding the acetabulum are true except
The acetabulum is cup-shaped.
The acetabulum participates in the hip joint.
The acetabulum articulates with the sacrum.
The acetabulum is where the three pelvic bones intersect.

The acetabulum articulates with the sacrum.

The posterior inferior iliac spine is superior to the ischial spine.
The posterior inferior iliac spine is superior to the ischial spine.
True
False

true

The ischium forms the posteroinferior region of the pelvic girdle.
The ischium forms the posteroinferior region of the pelvic girdle.
True
False

true

Identify the bone that articulates with the distal end of the femur.
Hints

Identify the bone that articulates with the distal end of the femur.
Ulna
Fibula
Tibia
Calcaneus

Tibia

Identify the region of the femur that forms part of the hip joint.
Hints

Identify the region of the femur that forms part of the hip joint.
Head
Medial condyle
Neck
Fovea capitis

Head

The condition known as a "fractured hip" is most often a break in the femur. Where is the femur particularly susceptible to a fracture?
Hints

The condition known as a "fractured hip" is most often a break in the femur. Where is the femur particularly susceptible to a fracture?
Greater trochanter
Neck
Head
Acetabulum

neck

Identify the landmark that is unique to the femur.
Hints

Identify the landmark that is unique to the femur.
Head
Trochanter
Notch
Condyle

Trochanter

Identify the landmark found on the diaphysis of the femur.
Hints

Identify the landmark found on the diaphysis of the femur.
Linea aspera
Fovea capitis
Greater trochanter
Deltoid tuberosity

Linea aspera

Identify the best description for the location of the head of the femur.
Hints

Identify the best description for the location of the head of the femur.
Posterior and proximal
Medial and proximal
Medial and distal
Lateral and proximal

Medial and proximal

Which structure of the femur is NOT a site for muscle attachment?
Which structure of the femur is NOT a site for muscle attachment?
linea aspera
intercondylar fossa
greater trochanter
medial epicondyle
gluteal tuberosity

intercondylar fossa

Which of the following statements is true regarding the patella? It __________.
Which of the following statements is true regarding the patella? It __________.
glides along the medial and lateral epicondyles of the femur
glides along the fibular notch on the lateral side of the tibia
is a sesamoid bone enclosed in the tendon of the quadriceps muscle
secures the quadriceps muscles of the anterior thigh to the femur

is a sesamoid bone enclosed in the tendon of the quadriceps muscle

Identify the non-weight bearing bone of the lower limb.
Hints

Identify the non-weight bearing bone of the lower limb.
Tibia
Talus
Femur
Fibula

Fibula

Identify the type of joint found between the distal end of the tibia and fibula (distal tibiofibular joint).
Hints

Identify the type of joint found between the distal end of the tibia and fibula (distal tibiofibular joint).
Syndesmosis
Symphysis
Synchondrosis
Suture

Syndesmosis

Part C
Name the noticeable bump on the outside of the ankle.
Hints

Name the noticeable bump on the outside of the ankle.
Medial malleolus
Medial condyle
Lateral malleolus
Lateral condyle

Lateral malleolus

Identify the 2 bones that the fibula articulates with in the skeleton.
Hints

Identify the 2 bones that the fibula articulates with in the skeleton.
Tibia and femur
Tibia and talus
Femur and talus
Femur and calcaneus

Tibia and talus

What type of bone is the fibula?
Hints

What type of bone is the fibula?
Short
Flat
Irregular
Long

long

Identify the tarsal that articulates with the tibia and fibula.
Hints

Identify the tarsal that articulates with the tibia and fibula.
Navicular
Cuboid
Talus
Calcaneus

Talus

Name the number of tarsals.
Hints

Name the number of tarsals.
8
7
5
10

7

Identify the anatomical term for the "heel bone".
Hints

Identify the anatomical term for the "heel bone".
Cuneiform
Calcaneus
Achilles
Talus

Calcaneus

Identify the bones that make up the middle portion of the foot.
Hints

Identify the bones that make up the middle portion of the foot.
Metatarsals
Tarsals
Phalanges
Metacarpals

Metatarsals

Which of the following digits contain only 2 phalanges?
Hints

Which of the following digits contain only 2 phalanges?
1
2
5
3

1

What type of bone is a phalanx?
Hints

What type of bone is a phalanx?
Flat
Short
Long
Irregular

long

The flat surface of the tibia that articulates with the femur is the superior surface of which landmark?
Hints

The flat surface of the tibia that articulates with the femur is the superior surface of which landmark?
Head
Patellar surface
Medial malleolus
Medial and lateral condyles

Medial and lateral condyles

Identify the bone found lateral to the tibia.
Hints

Identify the bone found lateral to the tibia.
Femur
Calcaneus
Fibularis
Fibula

Fibula

Identify the anatomical landmark resulting in a noticeable bump found on the medial surface of the ankle.
Hints

Identify the anatomical landmark resulting in a noticeable bump found on the medial surface of the ankle.
Lateral malleolus
Styloid process
Medial malleolus
Medial condyle

Medial malleolus

Name the bone that articulates with the distal end of the femur.
Hints

Name the bone that articulates with the distal end of the femur.
Tibia
Fibula
Fibularis
Calcaneus

Tibia

Identify the blunt elevation found on the anterior surface of the tibia between the lateral and medial condyles.
Hints

Identify the blunt elevation found on the anterior surface of the tibia between the lateral and medial condyles.
Intercondylar eminence
Medial malleolus
Articular surface of the medial condyle
Tibial tuberosity

Tibial tuberosity

Which of the following landmarks can be found on both the tibia and fibula?
Hints

Which of the following landmarks can be found on both the tibia and fibula?
Head
Condyles
Tuberosity
Malleoli

Malleoli

The fibula ______.
The fibula ______.
helps stabilize the ankle joint
contributes to the knee joint
plays a major role in supporting body weight
has a medial malleolus at its distal end

helps stabilize the ankle joint

Medial to the articulation of the tibia with the talus is a projection on the tibia called the __________.
Medial to the articulation of the tibia with the talus is a projection on the tibia called the __________.
medial malleolus
tibial tuberosity
lateral malleolus
fibular notch

medial malleolus

The intercondylar eminence is found on which of the bones listed below?
The intercondylar eminence is found on which of the bones listed below?
radius
tibia
ulna
humerus

tibia

The medial malleolus is found on which of the bones listed below?
The medial malleolus is found on which of the bones listed below?
radius
tibia
ulna
humerus

tibia

The bony landmark which is the attachment point for the patellar ligament is found on which of the bones listed below?
The bony landmark which is the attachment point for the patellar ligament is found on which of the bones listed below?
radius
tibia
ulna
humerus

tibia

Which of the following statements concerning the fibula is false?
Which of the following statements concerning the fibula is false?
It helps stabilize the ankle.
It is the thinnest of the two leg bones.
It forms the lateral malleolus.
It helps stabilize the knee.

It helps stabilize the knee.

Which of the bones listed below is the "heel" bone?
Which of the bones listed below is the "heel" bone?
calcaneus
hamate
talus
cuboid

calcaneus

Which tarsal bone lies directly anterior to the talus?
Which tarsal bone lies directly anterior to the talus?
navicular
lateral cuneiform
cuboid
calcaneus

navicular

Which of the following bones primarily bears the weight of the body?
Which of the following bones primarily bears the weight of the body?
cuboid
talus
navicular
cuneiforms

talus