ATI RN
Questions for Skeletal System Questions
Question 1 of 5
What is the name of the U-shaped bone located superior to the larynx?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The hyoid, a U-shaped bone in the neck above the larynx, supports the tongue and lacks articulation with other bones. The thyroid is cartilage, zygomatic arch is facial, and clavicle is pectoral, making 'hyoid' correct.
Question 2 of 5
The wrist bones are the:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The carpals are the 8 wrist bones, forming the carpus. Metacarpals are hand, metatarsals are foot, and tarsals are ankle, making 'carpals' correct.
Question 3 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 4 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 5 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.