A&P 1 Review

How many bones make up the phalanges of the hand?

• 5

• 8

• 14

• 16

How many bones make up the carpal region?

• 5

• 7

• 8

• 14

What is the total number of bones that make up the hand and wrist?

• 21

• 26

• 27

• 32

Which carpal contains a “hooklike” process?

• Hamate

• Pisiform

• Scaphoid

• Trapezium

Which carpal articulates with the thumb?

• Lunate

• Scaphoid

• Trapezium

• Trapezoid

Which carpal is most commonly fractured?

• Scaphoid

• Capitate

• Trapezium

• Triquetrum

Where are the coronoid and radial fossae located?

• Anterior aspect of distal humerus

• Posterior aspect of distal humerus

• Proximal radius and ulna

• Distal end of radius

Which two bony landmarks are palpated to assist with positioning of the upper limb?

• Radial and ulnar styloid processes

• Lateral and medial epicondyle

• Pisiform and hamate

• Coronoid and olecranon processes

In an erect anatomic position, which one of the following structures is considered to be most inferior or distal?

• Head of radius

• Head of ulna

• Olecranon process

• Radial Tuberosity

Which carpal bone has only one name?

• Hamate

• Capitate

• Pisiform

• Scaphoid