ASM275 UNIT 2 LAB QUESTIONS AND ANSWER

Q1 Please click on the image where the ILIUM is located. [4] Correct! Targets placed: 1/1 UndoDelete selectedRemove All You can place up to 1 targets Explanation The ilium is the superior blade-like half of the os ...

Q1 Please click on the image where the ILIUM is located. [4] Correct! Targets placed: 1/1 UndoDelete selectedRemove All You can place up to 1 targets Explanation The ilium is the superior blade-like half of the os coxa. Answered - Correct! Q2 Please click on the image where the PUBIS is located. [4] Correct! The pubis is the anterior portion of the os coxa. Answered - Correct! Q3 Please click on the image where the ISCHIUM is located. [4] Correct! Explanation The ischium is the posterior portion of the os coxa. Three views of the same pubic bone, superior is toward the top; A is ventral, C is dorsal. [13] Q4 Consider the image above. Based on the traits we just discussed (check again if unsure) which picture shows the ventral surface of the pubic bone? A A B B Explanation The answer is A. The ventral surface is easily identified because it is rougher than the dorsal surface. Answered - Correct! Q5 Is there a ventral arc present? Be sure to compare Image A to Figure 10. A Yes B No Q6 Considering now image B, is there an ischio-pubic ramus ridge? Remember the ridge is an elevated ridge of bone. Compare Image B to Figure 11. A Yes B No Explanation The answer is B. There is no ridge here. Q7 Considering the dorsal surface, is there any evidence of dorsal pitting? Compare Image C to Figure 12. A Yes B No Explanation The answer is B. There are no dorsal pits evident. Q8 Based on your responses to the above, is this a male or female? A Male B Female Explanation The answer is A. All signs point toward a male sex assessment. Q9 Which of these two bones exhibit a male form of the sciatic notch? Note the sciatic notch is located on the right side of each bone as depicted in this image. [14] Compare the sciatic notch to Figure 8. A A B B Explanation The answer is B. Males have a narrower sciatic notch than females. Q10 Considering the sciatic notch alone, does this appear to be a male or female individual? [15] Compare the sciatic notch to Figure 8. A Female B Male Hint The wide sciatic notch suggests this is a female. Q6 Based on the information provided above and what