Human Anatomy and Physiology : Identifying Bones of the Upper Extremities
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Example Question #21 : Identifying Bones Of The Upper Extremities
Which is the lateral bone of the forearm?
Radius
Tibia
Fibula
Humerus
Ulna
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 #96 : Bones
Which is the medial bone of the forearm?
Coxa
Ulna
Tibia
Radius
Humerus
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 #22 : Identifying Bones Of The Upper Extremities
The __________ are the eight wrist bones.
metacarpals
phalanges
tarsals
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 #306 : Gross Anatomy
On which bone is the greater tubercle?
Scaphoid
Humerus
Ulna
Femur
Radius
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.
Example Question #23 : Identifying Bones Of The Upper Extremities
On which bone is the olecranon process?
Scaphoid
Tibia
Ulna
Radius
Humerus
Ulna
The correct answer is the ulna. The olecranon process is located on the ulna. The olecranon process is not on the radius which is the other bone in the forearm. The humerus is located in the upper portion of the arm. The scaphoid is in the wrist. The tibia is in the lower leg.
Example Question #24 : Identifying Bones Of The Upper Extremities
On which bone is the deltoid tuberosity?
Clavicle
Scapula
Humerus
Ulna
Radius
Humerus
The deltoid is a muscle on the lateral portion of the upper arm. The humerus is the bone on the upper arm and the deltoid attaches to the humerus. The radius and ulna is located on the lower portion of the arm. The clavicle is in the upper chest, also known as the collarbone. The scapula is the shoulder blade and the deltoid does not attach to it.
Example Question #313 : Gross Anatomy
On which bone is the coracoid process?
Radius
Scapula
Ulna
Scaphoid
Humerus
Scapula
The coracoid process is located on the scapula which is also known as the shoulder blade. The humerus is located in the upper portion of the arm. The radius and ulna is located on the lower portion of the arm. The scaphoid is located in the wrist.
Example Question #29 : Identifying Bones Of The Upper Extremities
On which bone is the acromion?
Scapula
Scaphoid
Ulna
Patella
Radius
Scapula
The acromion is located on the scapula which is also known as the shoulder blade. The radius and ulna is located on the lower portion of the arm. The patella is the knee cap. The scaphoid is located in the wrist.
Example Question #314 : Gross Anatomy
On which bone is the supraspinous fossa?
Ulna
Scaphoid
Tibia
Radius
Scapula
Scapula
The supraspinous fossa is located on the scapula which is also known as the shoulder blade. The radius and ulna is located on the lower portion of the arm. The scaphoid is located in the wrist. The tibia is located in the lower leg.
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