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Axial and Appendicular

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

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Class
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1.

Identify the function of the Axial skeletal structure.

a)

Locomotion

b)

Movement

c)

Protection

d)

Stature

2.

We are composed of one skeleton that can be divided into two major regions, the axial and appendicular skeleton. Identify the structures that make up the axial skeleton,

a)

talus, calcaneus, navicular, cuboid, and cuneiform

b)

limbs and girdles

c)

skull, vertebrae, ribs and sternum

d)

hands, arms and shoulder girdle

3.

Identify the bones NOT identified as Appendicular bones

a)

26 bones in the vertebral column (24 vertebrae, the sacrum, and the coccyx)

b)

Left and right clavicle (2) and scapula (2).

c)

Arms and forearms (6 bones) - Left and right humerus (2) (arm), ulna (2) and radius (2) (forearm).

d)

Pectoral girdles (4 bones)

4.

Identify a function of the axial skeleton

a)

allows for movement of the wrist and hand

b)

protects nerves and blood vessels at the elbos

c)

supports the trunk of the body

d)

allows for movement of the foot and ankle

5.

Correctly complete this statement: The axial skeleton...

a)

consists of 126 bones.

b)

forms the vertical axis of the body.

c)

includes all bones of the body an trunk.

d)

includes only the bones of the lower limbs,

6.

Identify the bone of the brain case.

a)

parietal bone.

b)

zygomatic bone.

c)

maxillary bone.

d)

lacrimal bone

7.

Identify bones in human hand

a)

carpal, metacarpal, phalanges

b)

humerus, radial, ulna

c)

metatarsal, tarsals, phalanges

d)

femur, patella, tibia, fibula

8.

Identify any of the 126 Appendicular Bones

a)

Humerus, Radius, Ulna, Carpals, Metacarpals, Phalanges,

b)

cranial, sternum, thorax, ossicles

c)

metacarpals, phalanges, sacrum, coccyx

d)

hyoid, humerus, sacrum, sternum

9.

Identify the function(s) of the axial skeleton

a)

to provide support and protection for the brain, the spinal cord, and the organs in the ventral body cavity

b)

to support core of limbs

c)

to provides a surface for the attachment of muscles that move the head, neck, and trunk

d)

to performs respiratory movements

10.

The appendicular skeleton consists of the limbs and girdles. Identify the girdles that are matched correctly to attached limbs.

a)

pelvic girdle is the attachment point for our thigh bone

b)

pectoral girdle is formed by the clavicle and scapula

c)

pectoral girdle serves as the attachment point for humerus and consists of ilium, icshium, and pubis

d)

pelvic girdle is the attachment point for femur