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Example Question #264 : Gross Anatomy
What bone forms the shin?
Tibia
Femur
Fibula
Mandible
Tibia
The bone that forms the shin is the tibia. This is palpable along the anterior surface of the lower limb. The fibula is also located in the lower leg, but is not part of the prominent ridge felt on the front of the leg, as it is deep. The femur is the bone found in the thigh. The mandible is the jaw bone.
Example Question #61 : Bones
What type of bones are located within tendons to protect and ease movement of the tendon past the bone?
Flat bones
Short bones
Sesamoid bones
Long bones
Irregular bones
Sesamoid bones
Sesamoid bones form inside tendons and/or muscles. They help ease the movement of a tendon past the bone, prevent deformation when the tendon is taut, and can also increase the force the tendon can pull by acting like a pulley. Examples of sesamoid bones are the patella in the knee and the sesamoid bones of the foot.
Example Question #62 : Bones
The shaft of a long bone (such as the femur) is called the __________.
diaphysis
Metaphysis
periosteum
medulla
epiphysis
diaphysis
Long bones have a body that is longer than it is wide (such as the femur, humerus, and phalanges). It consist of a tubular shaft (diaphysis) with growth plates (epiphyses) at either end. The shaft is composed of a hard outer surface of compact bone with a spongy interior (cancellous bone) that contains bone marrow.
Example Question #63 : Bones
In long bones, where is articular cartilage found?
At the ends of bones
At growth plates
Under the periosteum
Surrounding the entire bone
At the ends of bones
Long bones have a body that is longer than it is wide (such as the femur, humerus, and phalanges), with growth plates (epiphysis) at either end. The have a hard outer surface of compact bone and a spongy interior known as cancellous bone (contains bone marrow). Both ends of the bone are covered in hyaline cartilage to help protect the bone and decrease friction.
Example Question #272 : Human Anatomy And Physiology
What bone strikes the ground first in a person's normal walking gait?
Calcaneus
Cuboid
Navicular
First cuneiform
Talus
Calcaneus
The calcaneus is the heel bone and generally strikes the ground first in a normal walking gate. It is the most posterior bone in the foot. The achilles tendon attaches to it posteriorly.
Example Question #16 : Identifying Bones Of The Lower Extremities
Which of these bony landmarks are not found in the lower extremity?
Soleal line
Lateral supracondylar line
Popliteal fossa
Subclavian groove
Subclavian groove
The popliteal fossa is part of the femur. The lateral supracondylar line is also part of the femur. The soleal line is part of the tibia. The the subclavian groove is part of the clavicle and is an attachment site for the subclavius muscle.
Example Question #16 : Identifying Bones Of The Lower Extremities
With which of the following does the third cuneiform not articulate?
Fifth metatarsal
Second cuneiform
Third metatarsal
Navicular
Cuboid
Fifth metatarsal
The third cuneiform articulates with the navicular, second cuneiform, cuboid, and second, third, and fourth metatarsals.
Example Question #64 : Bones
Which of the following landmarks is not part of the femur?
Gluteal tuberosity
Soleal line
Adductor tubercle
Linea aspera
Soleal line
The linea aspera, gluteal tuberosity, and adductor tubercle are all landmarks found on the femur. The linea aspera is an attachment site for the adductor muscle group and the vastus medialis and vastus lateralis. A portion of the gluteus maximus attaches to the gluteal tuberosity. The adductor magnus attaches to the adductor tubercle. The soleal line is part of the tibia and serves as an attachment site for the soleus muscle.
Example Question #65 : Bones
The __________ make up the body of the hand between the wrist and the projection of the fingers.
carpals
phalanges
metcarpals
metatarsals
tarsals
metcarpals
The metacarpals are analogous to the metatarsals of the foot and make up the body of the hand between the wrist and the projection of the fingers. The carpals are the eight wrist bones. The tarsals and metatarsals make up the ankle and the body of the foot, respectively. The phalanges are the bones of the fingers and toes.
Example Question #66 : Bones
Which of the following anatomical relationships is correct?
The calcaneus is located proximally to the fibula.
The scapula is located anteriorly to the clavicle.
The femur is located distally to the tibia.
The manubrium is located inferiorly to the sternum.
The fibula is located laterally to the tibia.
The fibula is located laterally to the tibia.
The only correct statement in the answer choices is "The fibula is located laterally to the tibia."
The other statements are incorrect for the following reasons:
1) The femur is located distally to the tibia.
The femur is located proximally to the tibia, not distally.
2) The scapula is located anteriorly to the clavicle.
The scapula is located posteriorly to the clavicle, not anteriorly.
3) The calcaneus is located proximally to the fibula.
The calcaneus is located distally to the fibula, not proximally.
4) The manubrium is located inferiorly to the sternum.
The manubrium is located superiorly to the sternum, not inferiorly.