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Axial vs. Appendicular Skeleton

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 31mins

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Class
Date
1.

How many bones makeup a fully grown, human skeleton?

(a)  

2.

Which of the following structures does NOT belong to the skeletal system?

a)

Bones

b)

Ligaments

c)

Cartilage

d)

Muscles

3.

Which of the following statements about the human skeleton are true? (Check All That Apply)

a)

There are fewer bones in an adult human than that of an infant or young child.

b)

There are more bones in an adult human that that of an infant or young child.

c)

As humans age, various bones in the body fuse to forma single bone.

d)

As humans age, various bones in the body separate in order to form multiple different bones.

4.

Which of the terms below best correlates with the following function of the skeletal system?

"Provides a rigid framework that gives structure to the rest of the body."

a)

Support

b)

Movement

c)

Protection

d)

Blood Cell Production

e)

Fat and Mineral Storage

5.

Which of the terms below best correlates with the following function of the skeletal system?

"Helps safeguard vital internal organs from outward harm."

a)

Support

b)

Movement

c)

Protection

d)

Blood Cell Production

e)

Fat and Mineral Storage

6.

Which of the terms below best correlates with the following function of the skeletal system?

"The bones of the skeletal system provide points of attachment for muscles which can then pull on the bones."

a)

Support

b)

Movement

c)

Protection

d)

Blood Cell Production

e)

Fat and Mineral Storage

7.

Which of the terms below best correlates with the following function of the skeletal system?

"Fat, calcium and phosphate are kept inside of bones until needed by the body to maintain homeostasis."

a)

Support

b)

Movement

c)

Protection

d)

Blood Cell Production

e)

Fat and Mineral Storage

8.

Which of the terms below best correlates with the following function of the skeletal system?

"The red marrow within bones is responsible for making red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets."

a)

Support

b)

Movement

c)

Protection

d)

Blood Cell Production

e)

Fat and Mineral Storage

9.

Which of the following is NOT a component of the axial skeleton?

a)

Skull

b)

Vertebral Column

c)

Thoracic Cage

d)

Pelvic Girdle

10.

Which of the following is NOT a component of the appendicular skeleton?

a)

Arm Bones

b)

Leg Bones

c)

Thoracic Cage

d)

Wrist/ Hand and Ankle / Feet Bones

11.

Which structure of the skeletal system is responsible for protecting the spinal cord?

a)

Skull

b)

Sternum

c)

Thoracic Cage

d)

Vertebral Column

12.

Which structure of the skeletal system is responsible for protecting the brain?

a)

Skull

b)

Sternum

c)

Thoracic Cage

d)

Vertebral Column

13.

Which structure of the skeletal system is responsible for protecting the heart?

a)

Skull

b)

Sternum

c)

Thoracic Cage

d)

Vertebral Column

14.

Which structure of the skeletal system is responsible for protecting the lungs?

a)

Skull

b)

Sternum

c)

Thoracic Cage

d)

Vertebral Column

15.

How many bones comprise the axial skeleton?

a)

206

b)

80

c)

126

d)

260

16.

How many bones comprise the appendicular skeleton?

a)

206

b)

80

c)

126

d)

260

17.

How many bones makeup the skull?

a)

22

b)

24

c)

28

d)

36

18.

How many bones makeup the vertebral column?

a)

22

b)

24

c)

28

d)

36

19.

How many total ribs makeup the thoracic cage?

a)

22

b)

24

c)

28

d)

36

20.

Which of the following statements best describes the cervical vertebrae?

a)

The 5 vertebrae that form the inner curvature of the spine (lower back).

b)

The tailbone

c)

The 12 vertebrae that form the outward curvature of the spine (upper back).

d)

The triangular-shaped bone at the base of the spine.

e)

The 7 vertebrae of the neck region.

21.

Which of the following statements best describes the thoracic vertebrae?

a)

The 5 vertebrae that form the inner curvature of the spine (lower back).

b)

The tailbone

c)

The 12 vertebrae that form the outward curvature of the spine (upper back).

d)

The triangular-shaped bone at the base of the spine.

e)

The 7 vertebrae of the neck region.

22.

Which of the following statements best describes the lumbar vertebrae?

a)

The 5 vertebrae that form the inner curvature of the spine (lower back).

b)

The tailbone

c)

The 12 vertebrae that form the outward curvature of the spine (upper back).

d)

The triangular-shaped bone at the base of the spine.

e)

The 7 vertebrae of the neck region.

23.

Which of the following statements best describes the sacrum?

a)

The 5 vertebrae that form the inner curvature of the spine (lower back).

b)

The tailbone

c)

The 12 vertebrae that form the outward curvature of the spine (upper back).

d)

The triangular-shaped bone at the base of the spine.

e)

The 7 vertebrae of the neck region.

24.

Which of the following statements best describes the coccyx?

a)

The 5 vertebrae that form the inner curvature of the spine (lower back).

b)

The tailbone

c)

The 12 vertebrae that form the outward curvature of the spine (upper back).

d)

The triangular-shaped bone at the base of the spine.

e)

The 7 vertebrae of the neck region.

25.

Which are the following statements best describes true ribs?

a)

Ribs attached directly to the front of the sternum.

b)

Ribs that are not attached to the sternum.

c)

Ribs that are attached to the sternum via cartilage.

26.

Which are the following statements best describes false ribs?

a)

Ribs attached directly to the front of the sternum.

b)

Ribs that are not attached to the sternum.

c)

Ribs that are attached to the sternum via cartilage.

27.

Which are the following statements best describes floating ribs?

a)

Ribs attached directly to the front of the sternum.

b)

Ribs that are not attached to the sternum.

c)

Ribs that are attached to the sternum via cartilage.

28.

Which of the following items is NOT a part of the sternum?

a)

Manubrium

b)

Body

c)

Xiphoid Process

d)

Clavicle

29.

Which of the following items does NOT belong to the pectoral girdle.

a)

Scapula

b)

Clavicle

c)

Acromion

d)

Mandible

30.

Which of the following structures is NOT a bone of the arm?

a)

Humerus

b)

Tibia

c)

Radius

d)

Ulna

31.

Which of the following is the scientific name for fingers or toes?

a)

Carpals

b)

Metacarpals

c)

Tarsals

d)

Metatarsals

e)

Phalanges

32.

Which of the following is the scientific name for the bones of the palm of the hand?

a)

Carpals

b)

Metacarpals

c)

Tarsals

d)

Metatarsals

e)

Phalanges

33.

Which of the following is the scientific name for the bones of the ankle?

a)

Carpals

b)

Metacarpals

c)

Tarsals

d)

Metatarsals

e)

Phalanges

34.

Which of the following is the scientific name for the bones of of the foot?

a)

Carpals

b)

Metacarpals

c)

Tarsals

d)

Metatarsals

e)

Phalanges

35.

Which of the following is the scientific name for the wrist bones?

a)

Carpals

b)

Metacarpals

c)

Tarsals

d)

Metatarsals

e)

Phalanges

36.

Which of the following is the common name for the tibia?

a)

Shin Bone

b)

Knee Cap

c)

Collarbone

d)

Tail Bone

e)

Thigh Bone

37.

Which of the following is the common name for the patella?

a)

Shin Bone

b)

Knee Cap

c)

Collarbone

d)

Tail Bone

e)

Thigh Bone

38.

Which of the following is the common name for the clavicle?

a)

Shin Bone

b)

Knee Cap

c)

Collarbone

d)

Tail Bone

e)

Thigh Bone

39.

Which of the following is the common name for the coccyx?

a)

Shin Bone

b)

Knee Cap

c)

Collarbone

d)

Tail Bone

e)

Thigh Bone

40.

Which of the following is the common name for the femur?

a)

Shin Bone

b)

Knee Cap

c)

Collarbone

d)

Tail Bone

e)

Thigh Bone

41.

Which of the following is the scientific name for the breast bone?

a)

Sternum

b)

Scapula

c)

Calcaneus

d)

Thoracic Cage

e)

Vertebral Column

42.

Which of the following is the scientific name for the shoulder blade?

a)

Sternum

b)

Scapula

c)

Calcaneus

d)

Thoracic Cage

e)

Vertebral Column

43.

Which of the following is the scientific name for the heel bone?

a)

Sternum

b)

Scapula

c)

Calcaneus

d)

Thoracic Cage

e)

Vertebral Column

44.

Which of the following is the scientific name for the rib cage?

a)

Sternum

b)

Scapula

c)

Calcaneus

d)

Thoracic Cage

e)

Vertebral Column

45.

Which of the following is the scientific name for the spinal column?

a)

Sternum

b)

Scapula

c)

Calcaneus

d)

Thoracic Cage

e)

Vertebral Column

46.

The _____________ is a crescent-shaped bone that resides in the anterior portion of the neck, superior to larynx (voice-box) and inferior to the mandible.

a)

Hyoid Bone

b)

Auditory Ossicle(s)

c)

Sternum

d)

Intervertebral Disc(s)

47.

The _____________ reside within the inner ear and are the three smallest bones of the body.

a)

Hyoid Bone

b)

Auditory Ossicle(s)

c)

Sternum

d)

Intervertebral Disc(s)

48.

Bone #1

a)

Parietal Bone

b)

Occipital Bone

c)

Frontal Bone

d)

Temporal Bone

e)

Sphenoid Bone

49.

Bone #11

a)

Parietal Bone

b)

Occipital Bone

c)

Frontal Bone

d)

Temporal Bone

e)

Sphenoid Bone

50.

Bone #3

a)

Parietal Bone

b)

Occipital Bone

c)

Frontal Bone

d)

Temporal Bone

e)

Sphenoid Bone

51.

Bone #10

a)

Parietal Bone

b)

Occipital Bone

c)

Frontal Bone

d)

Temporal Bone

e)

Sphenoid Bone

52.

Bone #2

a)

Parietal Bone

b)

Occipital Bone

c)

Frontal Bone

d)

Temporal Bone

e)

Sphenoid Bone

53.

Bone #12

a)

Nasal Bone

b)

Zygomatic Bone

c)

Maxilla

d)

Mandible

e)

Vomer

54.

Bone #6

a)

Nasal Bone

b)

Zygomatic Bone

c)

Maxilla

d)

Mandible

e)

Vomer

55.

Bone #13

a)

Nasal Bone

b)

Zygomatic Bone

c)

Maxilla

d)

Mandible

e)

Vomer

56.

Bone #9

a)

Nasal Bone

b)

Zygomatic Bone

c)

Maxilla

d)

Mandible

e)

Vomer

57.

Bone #14

a)

Nasal Bone

b)

Zygomatic Bone

c)

Maxilla

d)

Mandible

e)

Vomer

58.

Bone #4

a)

Ethmoid Bone

b)

Lacrimal Bone

c)

Inferior Nasal Concha

d)

Zygomatic Bone

e)

Vomer

59.

Bone #5

a)

Ethmoid Bone

b)

Lacrimal Bone

c)

Inferior Nasal Concha

d)

Zygomatic Bone

e)

Vomer

60.

Bone #15

a)

Ethmoid Bone

b)

Lacrimal Bone

c)

Inferior Nasal Concha

d)

Zygomatic Bone

e)

Vomer

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