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Example Question #301 : Human Anatomy And Physiology
What part of the humerus can be felt through the skin on the side of the elbow closest to the trunk and is sometimes referred to as the funny bone?
Lateral condyle
Medial epicondyle
Lateral epicondyle
Medial condyle
Medial tubercle
Medial epicondyle
Condyles articulate with bones (such as the lateral and medial condyles of the femur) while epicondyles serve as attachment points for ligaments and muscles. The funny bone is the medial epicondyle. Lateral refers to something farther from the mid line. The ulnar nerve passes between the medial epicondyle and the olecranon process of the ulna, so it can easily be overstimulated by being hit on one of these bony prominences.
Example Question #302 : Gross Anatomy
Which of the following bones can be found in the shoulder girdle?
Humerus
Scapula
Sternum
Ulna
Femur
Scapula
Anatomically speaking, the shoulder girdle in humans consists of two bones: the scapula and the clavicle. Of the answer choices listed, scapula is the only one that is correct.
Example Question #302 : Human Anatomy And Physiology
Which bones of the upper body have an interosseous membrane between them?
Sternum and ribs
Ribs
Tibia and fibula
Clavicle and scapula
Ulna and radius
Ulna and radius
Interosseous membranes are thin flat stretches of fibrous tissue that stretch between the ulna and radius of the forearm and also between the tibia and fibula of the lower limbs. They serve to separate structures such as the muscles on the anterior and posterior sides of the arm, absorb impact, and maintain integrity of the joint during movements.
Example Question #303 : Human Anatomy And Physiology
What is the anatomical name for the point of your elbow?
Olecranon of the radius
Medial condyle of the ulna
Olecranon of the ulna
Lateral condyle of the ulna
Olecranon of the ulna
Of the two bones in the forearm, the point of the elbow is located on the ulna. This eliminates the answer choice that says the olecranon of the radius because that is not an actual structure. The medial and lateral condyles are located on either side of the bone, meaning the correct answer is the olecranon of the ulna.
Example Question #304 : Human Anatomy And Physiology
Which of the following carpal bones articulates with the proximal end of the first metacarpal?
Trapezium
Scaphoid
Hamate
Triquetrum
Trapezoid
Trapezium
Distal row of carpals from lateral to medial: trapezium, trapezoid, capitate, hamate. Proximal row of carpals from lateral to medial: scaphoid, lunate, triquetrum, pisiform.
Example Question #305 : Human Anatomy And Physiology
Which is the lateral bone of the forearm?
Ulna
Radius
Humerus
Tibia
Fibula
Radius
The radius is the lateral bone of the forearm. The ulna is the medial bone of the forearm; it articulates with the humerus and radius. The humerus is the largest bone of the upper limb and is the only bone of the (upper) arm. The fibula is the lower leg's analog of the radius. Remember to refer to the anatomical position whenever orienting yourself with gross anatomy.
Example Question #306 : Human Anatomy And Physiology
Which is the medial bone of the forearm?
Radius
Tibia
Ulna
Humerus
Coxa
Ulna
The ulna is the medial bone of the forearm; it articulates with the humerus and radius. The radius is the lateral bone of the forearm. The humerus is the largest bone of the upper limb and is the only bone of the (upper) arm. The tibia is the lower leg's analog of the ulna.
Example Question #307 : Human Anatomy And Physiology
The __________ are the eight wrist bones.
tarsals
metacarpals
phalanges
carpals
metatarsals
carpals
The carpals are the eight wrist bones. The metacarpals make up the body of the hand between the wrist and the projection of the fingers. The phalanges are the bones of the fingers and toes. The fourteen tarsals and ten metatarsals make up the ankles and the bodies of the feet, respectively.
Example Question #308 : Human Anatomy And Physiology
On which bone is the greater tubercle?
Radius
Femur
Humerus
Ulna
Scaphoid
Humerus
The correct answer is the humerus. The greater tubercle is on the superolateral portion of the humerus. The radius and ulna is in the lower portion of the arm. The scaphoid is in the wrist. The femur is in the upper portion of the leg.
Example Question #25 : Identifying Bones Of The Upper Extremities
On which bone is the lesser tubercle?
Patella
Humerus
Ulna
Radius
Ischium
Humerus
The correct answer is the humerus. The patella is the knee cap. The ischium is in the pelvis. The radius and ulna is in the lower arm.