Skeletal System Quiz – Part 2

Which part of the skeleton includes the skull, vertebral column, and rib cage?

• Axial skeleton

• Appendicular skeleton

• Peripheral skeleton

• Central skeleton

Which part of the skeleton includes the limbs and girdles?

• Axial skeleton

• Appendicular skeleton

• Central skeleton

• Peripheral skeleton

Which bone forms the lower jaw?

• Maxilla

• Mandible

• Zygomatic

• Temporal

What bone is located at the base of the skull and connects with the spinal column?

• Sphenoid bone

• Occipital bone

• Parietal bone

• Frontal bone

Which two bones form the lower leg?

• Tibia and fibula

• Femur and fibula

• Tarsal and tibia

• Patella and femur

Which bone is known as the kneecap?

• Patella

• Fibula

• Tibia

• Femur

Which part of the scapula connects to the clavicle?

• Acromion

• Coracoid process

• Glenoid cavity

• Body

What type of joint is found between the atlas and axis vertebrae?

• Pivot joint

• Hinge joint

• Ball-and-socket joint

• Gliding joint

Which ligament prevents the tibia from moving too far forward?

• Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL)

• Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)

• Medial collateral ligament (MCL)

• Lateral collateral ligament (LCL)

Which type of bone marrow produces red blood cells?

• Yellow marrow

• Red marrow

• Spongy marrow

• Compact marrow