The Skeletal System STEM Practice

Front

What is another name for the skull?

Back

cranium

Answer explanation

The skull is also known as the cranium, which is the part of the skull that encloses the brain. The other options, pelvis, femur, and fibula, refer to different bones in the body.

Front

shoulder blade

Back

scapula

Answer explanation

The shoulder blade is anatomically known as the scapula. The other options refer to different bones: femur (thigh), patella (kneecap), and tarsals (ankle). Thus, scapula is the correct answer.

Front

What is another name for the breastbone?

Back

sternum

Answer explanation

The breastbone is anatomically known as the sternum. The other options refer to different bones: humerus (upper arm), carpals (wrist), and tarsals (ankle). Thus, the correct answer is sternum.

Front

What is the upper arm also known as?

Back

humerus

Answer explanation

The upper arm is referred to as the humerus, which is the bone that runs from the shoulder to the elbow. The other options (patella, tibia, clavicle) refer to different bones in the body.

Front

thigh bone

Back

femur

Answer explanation

The thigh bone is scientifically known as the femur. It is the longest bone in the human body, connecting the hip to the knee. The other options, tibia, ribs, and clavicle, refer to different bones.

Front

kneecap

Back

patella

Answer explanation

The kneecap is anatomically known as the patella. The other options refer to different bones: pelvis (hip), cranium (skull), and phalanges (finger/toe bones). Thus, patella is the correct answer.

Front

Another name for the calf bone.

Back

fibula

Answer explanation

The calf bone is commonly known as the fibula. The tibia is the larger bone in the lower leg, while carpals and metacarpals refer to bones in the wrist and hand, respectively.

Front

Another name for the collar bone.

Back

clavicle

Answer explanation

The collar bone is commonly known as the clavicle. It connects the arm to the body and is located above the first rib, distinguishing it from other bones like ribs, carpals, and phalanges.

Front

Another name for the wrist bones?

Back

carpals

Answer explanation

The wrist bones are called carpals. Tarsals refer to the ankle bones, patella is the kneecap, and metacarpals are the bones in the hand. Therefore, carpals is the correct term for the wrist bones.

Front

Another name for the hip bone?

Back

pelvis

Answer explanation

The hip bone is commonly referred to as the pelvis. The other options, ulna, radius, and clavicle, are bones in the arm and shoulder, not related to the hip.