Introduction to the Skeletal System

Which of the following bone (s) is/are NOT part of the axial skeleton?

• clavicle

• scapula

• vertebrae

• sternum

How many vertebrae are in the neck?

• 2

• 4

• 7

• 12

How many vertebrae are in the thoracic region?

• 12

• 20

• 10

• 7

The scientific name for the skull is the _____________.

• Cranium

• Zygomatic process

• Mandible

• Occipital bone

The scientific name of the collar bone is the ____________.

• Scapula

• Clavicle

• Sternum

• Patella

The forearm bone closest to the pinky finger is the __________.

• Ulna

• Radius

The bone that spans from the shoulder to the elbow is known as the ___________________.

• Humerus

• Ulna

• Femur

• Tibia

The patella is commonly known as your knee cap.

• True

• False

The tibia is the bigger bone of the lower leg.

• True

• False

The scapula is commonly known as your shoulder blade.

• True

• False