Human Anatomy and Physiology : Gross Anatomy

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for Human Anatomy and Physiology

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Example Questions

Example Question #3 : Identifying Bones Of The Upper Extremities

The coronoid process is a structure on which bone? 

Possible Answers:

Ulna

First rib 

Scapula 

Clavicle

Correct answer:

Ulna

Explanation:

The coronoid process is a structure on the proximal ulna, not to be confused with the coracoid on the scapula or the conoid on the clavicle. The coronoid process forms part of the trochlear notch on the ulna.

Example Question #1 : Identifying Bones Of The Upper Extremities

Which bone contains the olecranon fossa?

Possible Answers:

Humerus

Tibia

Ulna

Radius

Fibula

Correct answer:

Humerus

Explanation:

When the ulna is extended, the olecranon, which is an extension of the ulna, fits into the olecranon fossa of the humerus. 

Example Question #4 : Identifying Bones Of The Upper Extremities

Which muscle is responsible for initiating abduction of the arm?

Possible Answers:

Infraspinatus

Teres minor

Supraspinatus

Subscapularis

Deltoid

Correct answer:

Supraspinatus

Explanation:

The supraspinatus is responsible for initiating abduction of the arm for the first 15 degrees, while the deltoid continues the abduction. 

Example Question #6 : Identifying Bones Of The Upper Extremities

Which of the following is not a rotator cuff muscle?

Possible Answers:

Infraspinatus

Supraspinatus

Subscapularis

Teres major

Teres minor

Correct answer:

Teres major

Explanation:

There are only four muscles that comprise the rotator cuff. All of the answer choices except the teres major are rotator cuff muscles.

Example Question #2 : Identifying Bones Of The Upper Extremities

The scaphoid is located proximal to which bone?

Possible Answers:

Trapezium

Pisiform

Triquetrum

Lunate

Ulna

Correct answer:

Trapezium

Explanation:

The wrist contains 8 carpal bones. The scaphoid, lunate, triquetrum, and pisiform make up the proximal row, while the trapezium, trapezoid, capitate, and hamate make up the distal row. A mnemonic to help you remember these eight bones is: Some Lovers Try Positions That They Can't Handle. In the anatomical position, from lateroproximal to mediodistal: Scaphoid, Lunate, Triquetrum, Pisiform, Trapezium, Trapezoid, Capitate, Hamate.

Example Question #11 : Identifying Bones Of The Upper Extremities

Which of the following is a feature of the ulna?

Possible Answers:

Coracoid process

Trochlea

Olecranon

Deltoid tuberosity

Correct answer:

Olecranon

Explanation:

The olecranon is a feature of the ulna. It is commonly known as the elbow. The coracoid process can be found on the scapula and both the deltoid tuberosity and trochlea can be found on the humerus.

Example Question #11 : Identifying Bones Of The Upper Extremities

Which bone houses the coracoid process?

Possible Answers:

Clavicle

Temporal bone

Sternum

Scapula

Humerus

Correct answer:

Scapula

Explanation:

The coracoid process is a projection on the scapula that serves as an attachment site for ligaments which help to stabilize the shoulder. It is located proximally to the articulation of the humerus and scapula. The head of the humerus is smooth and round to fit into the glenoid cavity of the scapula. It has no sites for attachment. The humerus is the long bone of the upper arm. It is the head of the humerus that interacts with the ligaments attaching to the coracoid process. The clavicle, also known as the collar bone, articulates with another projection from the scapula called the acromion. It is posterior to the coracoid process.

Example Question #12 : Identifying Bones Of The Upper Extremities

Name the the sesamoid bone of the wrist.

Possible Answers:

Pisiform

Ulna

Hamate

Lunate

Scaphoid

Correct answer:

Pisiform

Explanation:

A sesamoid bone is one that lies within a tendon. The tendon slides across the bone to reduce friction, increase the force the tendon can pull with, and/or prevent the tendon from flattening when it is taut. There are several sesamoid bones in the body, but only one in the wrist. It is called the pisiform and it lies within the tendon of the flexor carpi ulnaris muscle.

Example Question #14 : Identifying Bones Of The Upper Extremities

What is the longer and thinner bone of the forearm?

Possible Answers:

The radius

The ulna

The olecranon

The fibula

Correct answer:

The ulna

Explanation:

The ulna is the longer and thinner bone in the forearm. The radius is the shorter, thicker bone of the forearm. The fibula is the long thin bone of the leg. The olecranon is a bony eminence of the ulna, that is palpable as the elbow.

Example Question #15 : Identifying Bones Of The Upper Extremities

Which of the following is not a bone in the wrist?

Possible Answers:

Hamate

Talus

Trapezium

Triquetrum

Scaphoid

Correct answer:

Talus

Explanation:

The wrist is composed of eight bones. The scaphoid, lunate, triquetrum, pisiform, trapezium, trapezoid, capitate, and hamate. The talus is a bone in the ankle.

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