07 - Appendicular: Overview

The appendicular skeleton is composed of ___ bones.

• 120

• 206

• 150

• 126

How many bones form the skeletal framework of each upper limb?

• 20

• 25

• 30

• 35

Which bone is a part of the appendicular skeleton?

• Cranium

• Spinal Cord

• Ethmoid

• Patella

Which bones are grouped incorrectly?

• femur, ulna, radius

• femur, patella, tibia, fibula

• radius, ulna, humerus

• clavicle, humerus

Parts of the appendicular skeleton consist of:

• skull and vertebral column

• sternum and rib cage

• arms, legs, hands, feet

• pectoral and pelvic girdles

The function of the bodies girdles are to _____________ the limbs

• support

• increase movement of

• lengthen

• none are correct

The purpose of the appendicular skeleton is to allow(s)...

• formation of the longitudinal axis of the body

• support of the spine

• for movement and manipulation of objects

• for support and protection of the brain

The ___ make up the palm of the hand, and the ____ make up the forefoot of the foot.

• carpals/metatarsals

• metacarpals/metatarsals

• metatarsals/metacarpals

The scientific name for the thumb is the __ and for the big toe it is the ____-.

• pollex/hallux

• hallux/pollex

Which girdle is weight-bearing?

• Pectoral

• Pelvic

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-4