Bones of the Skull and Shoulder Girdle

Open Ended

Why is it important to study the bones of the head, face, and shoulder girdle?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a function of the bones of the head, neck, and shoulders?

• To give face shape

• To help with digestion

• To produce hormones

• To regulate body temperature

Multiple Choice

Which part of the bone is responsible for producing blood cells?

• Compact bone

• Cancellous bone

• Bone marrow

• Cartilage

Multiple Select

Which of the following are examples of long bones?

• Femur

• Humerus

• Vertebrae

• Metacarpals

Multiple Choice

Which bone forms the roof of the skull?

• Frontal bone

• Parietal bone

• Temporal bone

• Occipital bone

Open Ended

Explain the difference in position and function between the frontal bone and the parietal bones of the skull.

Multiple Choice

Which bone is located at the side of the head, above and around the ear?

• Temporal

• Occipital

• Ethmoid

• Sphenoid

Multiple Choice

Which of the following bones forms the roof of the nasal cavity?

• Ethmoid

• Temporal

• Occipital

• Sphenoid

Open Ended

How does the diagram in image 4 help in understanding the spatial relationships between the different bones of the skull?

Multiple Choice

Which bones form the bridge of the nose?

• Nasal bones

• Maxilla

• Mandible

• Zygomatic bones

Open Ended

How many zygomatic bones are present in the human face, and what is their main function?

Multiple Select

Which of the following bones are paired in the human face?

• Nasal

• Mandible

• Maxilla

• Zygomatic

Multiple Choice

Which bone forms the lower jaw and holds the lower teeth in the human skull?

• Mandible

• Maxilla

• Zygomatic

• Nasal

Multiple Choice

Which bone forms part of the hard palate and side walls of the nose?

• Palatine

• Lacrimal

• Vomer

• Turbinates

Multiple Choice

Which bone is labeled as the 'collar bone' in the shoulder girdle?

• Clavicle

• Scapula

• Sternum

• Humerus

Multiple Select

Which of the following bones are found in the shoulder girdle?

• Scapula

• Clavicle

• Mandible

• Humerus

Open Ended

Explain the differences between the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar vertebrae in terms of their location and number.

Open Ended

How do the bones of the head, neck, and shoulders contribute to the protection of vital organs?

Multiple Choice

What are two main functions of the bones of the head, neck, and shoulders?

• To give face shape and protect internal organs

• To help with digestion and breathing

• To produce blood cells and store fat

• To regulate body temperature and balance