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Example Question #271 : Gross Anatomy
In long bones, where is articular cartilage found?
Under the periosteum
At growth plates
At the ends of bones
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 #65 : Bones
What bone strikes the ground first in a person's normal walking gait?
Navicular
Calcaneus
Talus
Cuboid
First cuneiform
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 #66 : Bones
Which of these bony landmarks are not found in the lower extremity?
Subclavian groove
Lateral supracondylar line
Soleal line
Popliteal fossa
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 #67 : Bones
With which of the following does the third cuneiform not articulate?
Navicular
Third metatarsal
Second cuneiform
Fifth metatarsal
Cuboid
Fifth metatarsal
The third cuneiform articulates with the navicular, second cuneiform, cuboid, and second, third, and fourth metatarsals.
Example Question #272 : Gross Anatomy
Which of the following landmarks is not part of the femur?
Soleal line
Gluteal tuberosity
Linea aspera
Adductor tubercle
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 #273 : Gross Anatomy
The __________ make up the body of the hand between the wrist and the projection of the fingers.
phalanges
metatarsals
metcarpals
tarsals
carpals
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 #274 : Gross Anatomy
Which of the following anatomical relationships is correct?
The fibula is located laterally to the tibia.
The scapula is located anteriorly to the clavicle.
The femur is located distally to the tibia.
The calcaneus is located proximally to the fibula.
The manubrium is located inferiorly to the sternum.
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.
Example Question #71 : Bones
The medial malleolus is part of which bone?
Tibia
Femur
Calcaneus
Fibula
Talus
Tibia
The medial malleolus is located on the inferiomedial aspect of the tibia. The fibula is on the lateral aspect of the lower limb. The talus and calcaneus are in the foot. The femur is in the upper portion of the leg.
Example Question #72 : Bones
On which bone is the greater trochanter?
Scapula
Humerus
Femur
Tibia
Fibula
Femur
The correct answer is the femur. The greater trochanter is located on the superolateral aspect of the femur. The tibia and fibula is in the lower leg. The humerus is in the upper portion of the arm. The scapula is the "shoulder blade."
Example Question #73 : Bones
On which bone is the lesser trochanter?
Femur
Sternum
Scaphoid
Patella
Tibia
Femur
The correct answer is the femur. The lesser trochanter is on the superolateral portion of the femur. The tibia is in the lower leg. The sternum is in the chest. The patella is the knee cap. The scaphoid is in the wrist.
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