Skeletal System Quiz

Fill in the blank: The pelvic and pectoral girdles are considered part of the ​ (a)   skeleton. The ​ (b)   girdle is much sturdier and provides far less mobility than the other. The ​ (c)   girdle is partly pictured below. (3 pts)

• appendicular
• pelvic
• axial
• pectoral

What are the bones in the ankle called?

What are the bones in the toes called?

What are the bones in the main portion of the foot called?

Name one similarity and one difference between the anatomy of your big toe and your thumb.

The axial skeleton consists of the bones in the __________, __________, and __________. (3 pts)

• skull

• spinal column

• rib cage

• pelvis

• scapula

On the figure to the right, label the ones indicated by the four lines.

c

e

f

d

Patella

Tibia

Fibula

Tarsals

Femur

Sacrum

Cords of dense connective tissue connecting muscles to bones.

• Tendon

• Cartilage

• Sacrum

• Joint

• Ulna

Cords of dense connective tissue connecting two bones together.

• Ligament

• Radius

• Coccyx

• Radius

• Joint

The solid base of the vertebral column that connects to the ilium.

• Sacrum

• Sternum

• Clavicle

• Radius

• Coccyx