Upper Extremity Bones & Landmarks

Upper Extremity Bones & Landmarks

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Biology

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9th - 12th Grade

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Medium

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NGSS
MS-LS1-3

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This quiz focuses on the anatomical structures of the upper extremity, specifically testing students' knowledge of bone identification and anatomical landmarks from the shoulder to the fingertips. The content is appropriate for high school students in grades 9-12 studying human anatomy and physiology. Students must demonstrate mastery of the skeletal system by identifying major bones including the clavicle, scapula, humerus, radius, ulna, and the individual carpal bones of the wrist, as well as recognizing specific anatomical markings such as processes, fossae, tubercles, and epicondyles. To succeed on this assessment, students need a solid foundation in anatomical terminology, spatial reasoning skills to interpret bone images and diagrams, and the ability to distinguish between similar structures based on their unique characteristics and positions within the upper limb. This quiz was created by a classroom teacher who designed it for students studying human anatomy in grades 9-12. The assessment serves as an excellent tool for formative evaluation, allowing teachers to gauge student comprehension of upper extremity skeletal anatomy before moving on to more complex topics like muscle attachments and joint mechanics. This resource works effectively as a review session before unit exams, homework practice to reinforce laboratory learning, or warm-up activities to activate prior knowledge at the beginning of anatomy lessons. The visual nature of the questions, with color-coded highlighting and labeled diagrams, mirrors the hands-on approach essential in anatomy education and prepares students for practical examinations. This quiz aligns with NGSS HS-LS1-2 standards by requiring students to develop and use models to illustrate the hierarchical organization of interacting systems that provide specific functions within multicellular organisms.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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The bone shown as D?

Triquetrium
Lunate
Hamate
Pisiform

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Name the bone shown in green.

clavicle
scapula head
humerus
ulna

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What name is given to the scapula labeled C?

Glenoid cavity
Acromion process
Coracoid process
Infraspinous fossus

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What marking is this?

Coronoid process
Trochlea
Capitulum
Ulna

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Name the bone shown in green.

tibia
humerus
radius
ulna 

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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Name the bone shown in green.

clavicle
scapula
humerus
patella

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Which marking is this?

olecranon fossa
olecranon process
coronoid process
coronoid fossa

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