Human Anatomy Interview Questions on “Osteology – Foot & Bones of Lower Extremity”.
1. How many bones does ankle has?
A. 8
B. 9
C. 6
D. 7
Answer: D
Clarification: Ankle also called as tarsus has seven bones called tarsal’s. It is arranged in three rows having gliding joints.
2. Thumb (great toe) of foot is called _______
A. Pollex
B. Hallux
C. Index
D. Coracoid
Answer: B
Clarification: Thumb of foot is called as hallux.T he first digit of the forearm is called pollex.
3. Foot is formed of 4 parts.
A. True
B. False
Answer: B
Clarification: Foot is formed of 3 parts. Ankle, sole and toes.
4. The toe bones are called as ____________
A. Phalanges
B. Tarsal
C. Metatarsals
D. Talus
Answer: A
Clarification: Toes are with 14 bones called phalanges. Phalangel formula of foot of man is 2,3,3,3,3.
5. What is sole bone known as?
A. Talus
B. Metatarsals
C. Tibia
D. Fibula
Answer: B
Clarification: Sole is with 5 metatarsals. it is called as metatarsus.
6. The pelvic girdles of a female are more flexible broader and shallower than those of male.
A. True
B. False
Answer: a
Clarification: The pelvic girdles of a female are more flexible broader and shallower than those of male. It is an adaption for pregnancy and parturition.
7. Joint of femur with pelvic girdle is _______
A. Ball and socket
B. Pivot
C. Saddle
D. Hinge
Answer: A
Clarification: 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.
8. _______ acts as a shock absorber to cushion when tibia and femur come together.
A. Disc
B. Tendon
C. Ligament
D. Cartilage
Answer: D
Clarification: 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.
9. The total number of bones in lower extremity is ___________
A. 62
B. 63
C. 61
D. 60
Answer: a
Clarification: 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.