SKELETAL SYSTEM

The vertebral column is made up of 24 vertebrae.

• False

• True

Which of the following is NOT part of the axial skeleton?

• Skull

• Ribs

• Pelvis

• Sternum

What is the term for the individual bones of the spine?

• Ribs

• Sternum

• Vertebrae

• Carpal

Answer explanation

Where does hematopoiesis occur?

• Yellow bone marrow

• Red bone marrow

• Cartilage

• Muscle

The hyoid bone is the only bone in the body not directly connected to another bone.

• True

• False