Exploring The Human Skeleton: Structure And Function Of Bones

The video provides a comprehensive overview of the human skeleton, detailing its two main sections: the axial and appendicular skeletons. The axial skeleton includes the skull, vertebral column, and thoracic cage, while the appendicular skeleton comprises the limbs and girdles. Each section is explored in detail, highlighting the bones, their structures, and functions. The video concludes with a transition to the topic of joints, which are crucial for skeletal mobility.

What percentage of a person's body mass is made up by the skeletal system?

• 20%

• 10%

• 30%

• 40%

Which bone is not part of the cranial bones?

• Occipital bone

• Mandible

• Parietal bone

• Frontal bone

What is the function of the foramina in the skull?

• To connect cranial bones

• To support the brain

• To allow passage of nerves and blood vessels

• To protect the eyes

How many sections is the vertebral column divided into?

• Five

• Six

• Four

• Three

What is the primary function of intervertebral discs?

• To connect vertebrae

• To act as shock absorbers

• To support the skull

• To protect the spinal cord

Which ribs are known as 'floating ribs'?

• First two pairs

• Middle three pairs

• Last two pairs

• All ribs

What bones make up the pectoral girdle?

• Sternum and ribs

• Femur and tibia

• Humerus and radius

• Clavicle and scapula

Which bone is the largest in the human body?

• Fibula

• Humerus

• Tibia

• Femur

How many phalanges are there in one hand?

• 14

• 16

• 12

• 10

What is the name of the bone that does not connect with any other bone in the body?

• Hyoid bone

• Mandible

• Scapula

• Femur