Skeletal System Introduction

What is the scientific name of the 'jaw bone'?

• Maxilla

• Mandible

The bones at the end of our fingers and toes are known as _______________.

• Tarsals

• The phalanges

The scientific name for the skull is the _____________.

• Cranium

• Zygomatic process

The scientific name of the collar bone is the ____________.

• Scapula

• Clavicle

The forearm bone closest to the thumb is the __________.

• Ulna

• Radius

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

• Humerus

• Ulna

• Femur

• Tibia

Babies have more bones than adults.

• True

• False

The carpals are your ankle bones.

• True

• False

The patella is commonly known as your knee cap.

• True

• False

The tibia is the bigger bone of the lower leg.

• True

• False