Skeletal System

Front

What is the correct order of ribs from superior to inferior?

Back

The correct order of ribs from superior to inferior is true ribs, false ribs, and floating ribs.

Front

Which cranial bone is located near the ear canal?

Back

The occipital bone is NOT located near the ear canal; the temporal bone is.

Front

What is the composition of the shaft of a long bone?

Back

The shaft of a long bone is composed of compact bone.

Front

What type of bone is characterized by a porous structure?

Back

Spongy bone is characterized by a porous structure.

Front

Which bone is NOT part of the axial skeleton?

Back

The clavicle is NOT part of the axial skeleton; it is part of the appendicular skeleton.

Front

What are the three types of ribs in the human body?

Back

The three types of ribs are true ribs, false ribs, and floating ribs.

Front

What is the primary function of the axial skeleton?

Back

The primary function of the axial skeleton is to support the head and trunk and protect the brain and spinal cord.

Front

Name the bones that make up the human skull.

Back

The human skull is made up of 22 bones, including the frontal, parietal, temporal, occipital, sphenoid, and ethmoid bones.

Front

What is the difference between compact bone and spongy bone?

Back

Compact bone is dense and forms the outer layer of bones, while spongy bone is lighter, less dense, and contains trabecular structures.

Front

What is the role of the vertebral column in the skeletal system?

Back

The vertebral column protects the spinal cord and provides structural support for the body.