Acromion process - ANSWER Projects from scapular spine to connect anteriorly to
clavicle
Glenoid cavity - ANSWER Located laterally on the neck, where the head the of
the humerus articulates with the scapula
Coracoid process - ANSWER Projects anteriorly from scapula, allowing for muscular
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BIOD 151 module 4 Exam Prep
Questions with Correct Verified Answers
Acromion process - ANSWER Projects from scapular spine to connect anteriorly to
clavicle
Glenoid cavity - ANSWER Located laterally on the neck, where the head the of
the humerus articulates with the scapula
Coracoid process - ANSWER Projects anteriorly from scapula, allowing for muscular
attachment
Humerus - ANSWER Single long bone in the upper arm
Capitulum - ANSWER Articulates with small portion of radius
Trochlea - ANSWER Articulates with ulna
Medial condyle - ANSWER Can be palpated on medial side of the arm at the elbow
Lateral condyle - ANSWER Can be palpated on lateral side of the arm at the elbow
Olecranon process - ANSWER Prominent bone that can be palpated in elbow
posteriorly; fits right inside humerus
Ulna - ANSWER Comes down on pinky side (medial)
Radius - ANSWER Comes down on thumb side (lateral)
Interosseus membrane - ANSWER Connects radius and ulna together
Coxal bones - ANSWER Anchored to sacrum posteriorly via network of ligaments
, Ilium - ANSWER Most superior; can be palpated on lateral sides of hips
Ischium - ANSWER Located posteriorly; "sits" bones as they are bony landmarks
that can be felt when sitting upright in a chair
Pubis - ANSWER Forms the center anteriorly, connected by pubic symphysis
ASIS - ANSWER Anterior superior iliac spine (located on anterior portion of ilium)
AIIS - ANSWER Anterior inferior iliac spine (located on anterior portion of ilium)
Acetabulum - ANSWER Where femur articulates with pelvis; hip joint
Pelvic brim - ANSWER Males have a more circular shape, whereas females have an
oval shape
Pubic arch - ANSWER More narrow in males, whereas it wider in females d/t
accommodate childbearing
Obturator foramen - ANSWER Located between ischium and pubis
Femur - ANSWER Largest, longest single bone in body
Patella - ANSWER Sits anteriorly to femur
Tibia - ANSWER Larger of the two bones; has a ridge that can be easily palpated
anteriorly
Medial malleolus - ANSWER Located on distal end of tibia
Fibula - ANSWER Lateral bone of the lower leg
Lateral malleolus - ANSWER Located on distal end of fibula
Tarsal bones (7) - ANSWER Make up the ankle
Calcaneus
Talus
Cuboid
Navicular
Cuneiform (lateral, intermediate, medial)
Metatarsal bones (5) - ANSWER Span distance between ankle and toes
Phalanges (5) - ANSWER Bones of the toe
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