Quiz on Bone Classification and Anatomy

What type of bone is characterized by having a shaft and two ends?

• Short bones

• Irregular bones

• Flat bones

• Long bones

Which type of bone is primarily found in the wrist and ankle?

• Sesamoid bones

• Long bones

• Short bones

• Flat bones

What is the primary function of pneumatic bones?

• Facilitate movement

• Protect internal organs

• Reduce weight of the skull

• Support muscle attachment

Which part of a long bone is responsible for its growth in length?

• Epiphyseal plate

• Epiphysis

• Metaphysis

• Diaphysis

What is the name of the bone that forms the anterior part of the pectoral girdle?

• Clavicle

• Radius

• Humerus

• Scapula

Which bone articulates with the glenoid cavity of the scapula?

• Radius

• Clavicle

• Humerus

• Ulna

What is the function of the deltoid tuberosity on the humerus?

• Protection of the bone marrow

• Support for the elbow joint

• Attachment for muscles

• Articulation with the scapula

Which bone is located on the lateral side of the forearm?

• Clavicle

• Radius

• Humerus

• Ulna

What is the name of the joint formed by the articulation of the radius and the humerus?

• Shoulder joint

• Elbow joint

• Wrist joint

• Hip joint

How many carpal bones are there in the human wrist?

• 6

• 9

• 7

• 8