Questions: Which of the following bones articulates with the humerus?
(A) Tatus (tarsal bone)
(B) Scapula
(C) sternum
(D) Scaphoid (carpal bone)
(E) Clavicle
Transcript text: Which of the following bones articulates with the humerus?
(A) Tatus (tarsal bone)
(B) Scapula
(C) sternum
(D) Scaphoid (carpal bone)
(E) Clavicle
Solution
The answer is (B): Scapula.
Explanation for each option:
(A) Talus (tarsal bone) - Incorrect. The talus is a bone in the ankle and does not articulate with the humerus.
(B) Scapula - Correct. The scapula, or shoulder blade, articulates with the humerus at the glenoid cavity, forming the shoulder joint.
(C) Sternum - Incorrect. The sternum is a bone in the chest and does not articulate with the humerus.
(D) Scaphoid (carpal bone) - Incorrect. The scaphoid is a carpal bone in the wrist and does not articulate with the humerus.
(E) Clavicle - Incorrect. The clavicle, or collarbone, articulates with the scapula and the sternum, but not directly with the humerus.
Summary:
The bone that articulates with the humerus is the scapula.