Human Anatomy and Physiology : Gross Anatomy

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #111 : Bones

Which bones make up the shoulder girdle?

Possible Answers:

Clavicle and humerus

Scapula, humerus, sternum, and clavicle

Scapula and humerus

Scapula, humerus, and sternum

Clavicle and scapula

Correct answer:

Clavicle and scapula

Explanation:

The shoulder girdle (or what bones keep the arm attached the the body) is made up of the clavicle and scapula, which together create the frame for the joint space for the upper arm, as well as muscle attachment. 

Example Question #32 : Identifying Bones Of The Upper Extremities

Which bone of the shoulder is commonly known as the collar bone?

Possible Answers:

Clavicle

Radius

Sternum

Scapula

Humerus

Correct answer:

Clavicle

Explanation:

The clavicle is commonly known as the collar bone. Hint: the collar of your shirt lies against this bone.

Example Question #112 : Bones

Which bones create the elbow joint?

Possible Answers:

Humerus and scapula

Radius and humerus

Ulna and carpals

Radius, ulna, and humerus

Tibia and femur

Correct answer:

Radius, ulna, and humerus

Explanation:

The radius and ulna make up the forearm bones, which meet with the humerus of the upper arm to create the elbow joint. All other options only include one or some of these bones, which make them incorrect.

Example Question #113 : Bones

Which of these is not present on the scapula?

Possible Answers:

Coronoid process

Coracoid process

Infraspinous fossa

Rim of glenoid cavity

Suprascapular notch

Correct answer:

Coronoid process

Explanation:

The coronoid and coracoid processes are easily confused. While the coracoid process lies on the superior lateral portion of the scapula, the coronoid process is found on other bones such as the mandible and ulna.

Example Question #114 : Bones

Which is a feature of the distal posterior end of the humerus?

Possible Answers:

Capitulum

Intertubercular groove

Radial fossa

Styloid process

Olecranon fossa

Correct answer:

Olecranon fossa

Explanation:

The humerus articulates with the olecranon of the ulna in the olecranon fossa.

The capitulum and radial fossa are on the anterior side of the humerus; the intertubercular groove is proximal rather than distal; and the styloid process is a projection of the ulna rather than the humerus.

Example Question #321 : Gross Anatomy

A patient has AB positive blood. Which of the following blood types, if transfused, would cause agglutination?

Possible Answers:

None of these

AB negative

B negative

O negative

A positive

Correct answer:

None of these

Explanation:

An AB positive patient is known as a universal recipient because they can receive blood from any blood type. The recipient's antibodies are what will attack foreign antigens. Type AB positive patients produce no antibodies, because any antibody produced would attack their own antigens, causing agglutination. Because type AB patients patients do not produce antibodies, they cannot attack any antigens and they can receive any blood type.

Example Question #41 : Identifying Bones Of The Upper Extremities

Which is the largest, longest bone of the upper limb?

Possible Answers:

radius

ulna

humerus

femur

Correct answer:

humerus

Explanation:

The humerus is the largest, longest bone of the upper limb. The radius and ulna — neither as large as the humerus — make up the forearm, while the femur is analogous to the humerus in the lower limb.

Example Question #43 : Identifying Bones Of The Upper Extremities

Which are the most distal bones of the upper limb?

Possible Answers:

radius

ulna

phalanges

humerus

Correct answer:

phalanges

Explanation:

Phalanges, the digits of the hand, are the most distal bones of the upper limb.

The humerus is the bone of the upper arm. The ulna is the bone of the medial side of the forearm. The radius is the bone of the lateral side of the forearm. These bones are all proximal to the phalanges.

Example Question #322 : Gross Anatomy

Arrange the following bones in order from most proximal to most distal: humerus, phalanges, radius, and ulna.

Possible Answers:

ulna, humerus, radius, phalanges

humerus, ulna, radius, phalanges

phalanges, humerus, radius, ulna

phalanges, ulna, radius, humerus

Correct answer:

humerus, ulna, radius, phalanges

Explanation:

The humerus is the bone of the upper arm and is most proximal of these four bones; it articulates proximally with the scapula and distally with the radius and ulna. The ulna is the bone of the medial side of the forearm; it articulates proximally with the humerus and radius and distally with the radius. The radius is the bone of the lateral side of the forearm and crosses the ulna during pronation. Phalanges, the digits of the hand, are the most distal bones of the upper limb.

Example Question #323 : Gross Anatomy

Which of the following articulates proximally with the scapula and distally with the radius and ulna?

Possible Answers:

humerus

phalanges

tibia

clavicle

Correct answer:

humerus

Explanation:

The humerus is the bone of the upper arm; it articulates proximally with the scapula and distally with the radius and ulna. The ulna is the bone of the medial side of the forearm; it articulates proximally with the humerus and radius and distally with the radius. The radius is the bone of the lateral side of the forearm and crosses the ulna during pronation.

Phalanges, the digits of the hand, are the most distal bones of the upper limb. The clavicle is an S-shaped bone located between the sternum and the scapula.

The tibia is located in the lower limb.

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