Skeletal System Quiz

What bones make up the upper limb?

• Femur, tibia, fibula

• Humerus, radius, ulna

• Ilium, pubis, ischium

• Clavicle, scapula

What is the function of the vertebral column?

• Protects the brain

• Supports the thorax

• Forms the main axis of the skeletal system

• Connects the limbs to the thorax

Which bone is part of the appendicular skeleton?

• Sternum

• Femur

• Cranium

• Vertebrae

What is the main characteristic of flat bones?

• Cube-shaped

• Thin and flattened

• Long and cylindrical

• Irregularly shaped

What does the term "medial" mean in anatomical terms?

• Away from the midline

• Towards the midline

• Above

• Below

What does the term "lateral" mean in anatomical terms?

• Towards the midline

• Away from the midline

• Near to the root or origin

• Away from the root or origin

What does the term "superior" mean in anatomical terms?

• Below

• Above

• Towards the midline

• Away from the midline

Which process is part of the vertebra?

• Xiphoid process

• Clavicular notch

• Spinous process

• Sternal angle

Which bone is the longest and strongest in the body?

• Humerus

• Femur

• Tibia

• Radius

How many irregular bones make up the vertebral column?

• 24

• 28

• 30

• 33