1. What is sole bone known as?
a) Talus
b) Metatarsals
c) Tibia
d) Fibula
Explanation: Sole is with 5 metatarsals. it is called as metatarsus.
2. The pelvic girdles of a female are more flexible broader and shallower than those of male.
a) True
b) False
Explanation: The pelvic girdles of a female are more flexible broader and shallower than those of male. It is an adaption for pregnancy and parturition.
3. Joint of femur with pelvic girdle is _______
a) Ball and socket
b) Pivot
c) Saddle
d) Hinge
Explanation: Femur is the longest bone of human body. It is differentiated into 3 parts head shaft and condyle. It joins pelvic girdle by ball and socket joint.
4. _______ acts as a shock absorber to cushion when tibia and femur come together.
a) Disc
b) Tendon
c) Ligament
d) Cartilage
Explanation: Cartilage is a connective tissue found in many parts of the body. This fine rubbery tissue acts as a cushion between the bones of the joints
5. The total number of bones in lower extremity is ___________
a) 62
b) 63
c) 61
d) 60
Explanation: The total number of bones in the lower extremity is 62.
Pelvic girdle 2, Thighs 2, knee cap 2, lower legs 4, ankles 14, soles 10, toes 28.
6. Which of the following connects margins of lateral masses of atlas with those of posterior articular surfaces of axis?
a) Articular capsules
b) Posterior atlantoaxial
c) Anterior atlantoaxial
d) The transverse
Explanation: Articular capsules are thin, loose and connect the axis. Each is strengthened at posterior and medial part by an accessory ligament which is attached below to the body of axis near base of odontoid process.
7. Which of the following is covered by parotid gland?
a) Articular disc
b) Sphenomandibular
c) Temporomandibular ligament
d) Stylomandibular
Explanation: Temporomandibular ligament consists of two short narrow fascicule one in front of other attached above to the lateral surface of zygomatic arch and to tubercle on its lower border. It is covered by parotid gland and by integument.
8. Name the ligament that connects the anterior and posterior surface of 7th coastal cartilage?
a) The costoxiphoid ligament
b) The radiate sternocoastal
c) The interarticular sternocoastal
d) Articular capsules
Explanation: The costoxiphoid ligament and sometimes the sixth to front and back of xiphoid process. They vary in length and breadth in different subjects; those on back of joint are less distinct than those in front
9. Ligaments connecting bones of the pelvis with each other may be divided into ________ groups.
a) 3
b) 5
c) 2
d) 4
Explanation: They can be divided into 4 groups.
1) Those connecting sacrum and ilium
2) Those passing between sacrum and coccyx
3) Those uniting the sacrum and coccyx
4) Those between two public bones.
10. The most important mechanical function of pelvis is to transmit the weight of trunk and upper limbs to lower extremity.
a) True
b) False
Explanation: Pelvis girdle supports and protects contained viscera and affords surfaces for attachment of trunk and lower limb muscles. The most important mechanical function of pelvis is to transmit the weight of trunk and upper limbs to lower extremity