There are vertebrosternal ribs, vertebrochondral ribs and vertebral ribs.

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Question 1 of 5

There are vertebrosternal ribs, vertebrochondral ribs and vertebral ribs.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Ribs are classified: 7 vertebrosternal (true, attach directly to sternum via cartilage), 3 vertebrochondral (false, attach via shared cartilage), and 2 vertebral (floating, no sternal attachment). '7-3-2' is correct.

Question 2 of 5

The depression of the coxal bones where the head of the femur articulates with the coxal bone is called the:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The acetabulum, a deep depression in the coxal bone, articulates with the femur head, forming the hip joint. The obturator foramen, sciatic notch, and pubic symphysis have other roles, making 'acetabulum' correct.

Question 3 of 5

The heel bone is the:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The calcaneus is the heel bone, the largest tarsal, supporting weight. The fibula is leg, patella is kneecap, and talus is above calcaneus, making 'calcaneus' correct.

Question 4 of 5

The hip and shoulder are joints.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The hip and shoulder are ball-and-socket joints, with the femur/humerus head fitting into the acetabulum/glenoid cavity, allowing multi-directional movement. Saddle, hinge, and condyloid are different types, making 'ball and socket' correct.

Question 5 of 5

The movement used to cup your hands to get a drink is

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Cupping hands involves supination, rotating the palms upward to hold water. Pronation turns palms down, depression lowers, and eversion turns feet, making 'supination' correct.

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