Skeletal System - identification

Front

What is the function of the patella?

Back

The patella, or kneecap, protects the knee joint and improves the leverage of the thigh muscles.

Front

Identify the bone that forms the heel of the foot.

Back

Calcaneus.

Front

What is the longest bone in the human body?

Back

The femur.

Front

Which bone is commonly referred to as the collarbone?

Back

Clavicle.

Front

What is the primary function of the humerus?

Back

The humerus connects the shoulder to the elbow and supports arm movement.

Front

Name the bone that forms the lower jaw.

Back

Mandible.

Front

What are the tarsals?

Back

The tarsals are a group of seven bones in the foot that connect the leg to the foot.

Front

What is the role of the zygomatic bone?

Back

The zygomatic bone, or cheekbone, contributes to the structure of the face and forms the orbit of the eye.

Front

Identify the bone that protects the brain.

Back

Cranial bones.

Front

What is the function of the vertebral column?

Back

The vertebral column protects the spinal cord and supports the head and body.