Skeletal System Statistics

How many vertebrae are there in the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar region?

• 5, 7, 12

• 7, 12, 5

• 12, 5, 7

• 7,12,5

How many true ribs, false ribs, and floating ribs are there?

• 14, 6, and 4

• 4, 6, and 14

• 6, 4, and 14

• 14, 4, and 6

What is the approximate number of bones in the average adult human?

• 200

• 199

• 206

• 205

What percentage of body weight is attributed to bones?

• 21%

• 15%

• 18%

• 11%

How many bones are in the human skull?

• 22

• 21

• 18

• 16

How many carpal bones are in both wrists?

• 8

• 16

• 12

• 6

Which of the following is NOT a type of joint?

• condyloid

• saddle

• pulley

• ball and socket

• hinge

• 206

• 324

• 300

• 222

Immovable joints of the skull are called _____________?

• maxillary

• sutures

• fontanel

• atlas

The area of the skeleton in pink is the _________ skeleton

• axial

• appendicular