Open QuestionWhy would a physician be concerned about the growth patterns of a young child request an x-ray of the hand?
Open QuestionMultiple ChoiceMore than one choice may apply.Which bone of the arm corresponds to the femur of the leg?a. Ulnab. Humerusc. Radiusd. Tibiae. Fibula
Open QuestionThe point of the elbow is actually the _____of the ulna. (a) styloid process, (b) olecranon, (c) coronoid process, (d) trochlear notch.
Open QuestionThe bones of the hand articulate distally with the (a) carpal bones, (b) ulna and radius, (c) metacarpals, (d) phalanges.
Open QuestionJack injures himself playing hockey, and the physician who examines him informs him that he has dislocated his pollex. What part of Jack's body did he injure? (a) his arm, (b) his leg, (c) his hip, (d) his thumb, (e) his shoulder.
Multiple ChoiceWhen a person falls, a common reaction is to try to catch themselves by sticking out their hands. This will sometimes lead to a fracture in one or both of the bones of the forearm. Because one forearm bone is larger where it articulates with the wrist, this bone tends to absorb more force from the impact and is broken more often, making it the most commonly broken bone in the body. Where would such a break likely occur?
Multiple ChoiceArrange the bones of the upper limb from proximal to distal. Some bones may not be included.