Leg bones

Leg bones

12th Grade

26 Qs

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Leg bones

Leg bones

Assessment

Quiz

Biology

12th Grade

Practice Problem

Medium

NGSS
MS-LS4-2

Standards-aligned

Created by

Paula Willis

Used 118+ times

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About this resource

Based on the questions in this quiz, the main topic is human skeletal anatomy with a focused subtopic on the bones of the lower extremity and pelvis. This material is most appropriate for 12th grade students studying advanced biology or anatomy and physiology. The quiz comprehensively covers the major bones of the leg including the femur, tibia, and fibula, as well as detailed foot anatomy involving the tarsals, metatarsals, and phalanges. Students need a solid understanding of anatomical terminology, bone classification systems, and the ability to identify specific bony landmarks and anatomical features. The questions progress from basic bone identification to more complex recognition of specific anatomical structures like the greater trochanter, medial and lateral condyles, and individual tarsal bones such as the talus, navicular, and cuneiform bones. Mastery requires both memorization of anatomical names and spatial understanding of how these bones relate to each other within the skeletal system. Created by Paula Willis, a Biology teacher in the US who teaches grade 12. This quiz serves as an excellent assessment tool for students studying human anatomy, particularly when covering the appendicular skeleton. The mix of basic identification questions and detailed landmark recognition makes it versatile for multiple instructional purposes - it can function as a pre-assessment to gauge prior knowledge, a formative assessment during instruction, or a review activity before summative evaluations. Teachers can use this quiz as a warm-up activity to activate prior knowledge, assign it as homework to reinforce classroom learning, or implement it as a station activity during laboratory sessions. The variety of question types, from simple bone naming to specific anatomical landmark identification, allows for differentiated assessment of student understanding. This quiz aligns with NGSS HS-LS1-2 standards addressing structure and function relationships in biological systems, as well as supporting state anatomy and physiology standards that require students to identify and locate major bones and their anatomical features.

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26 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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tibia
femur
fibula
pelvis

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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fibula
humerus
femur
rib

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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fibula
tibia
femur
pelvis

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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metatarsals
carpals
tarsals
metacarpals

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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metacarpals
phelanges
tarsals
metatarsals

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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What is another name for the kneecap?

Patella
Tibia
Fibia

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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Which is the largest bone in your body?

femur
radius
humerus

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