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WorksheetsHuman Anatomy Skeletal Test
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
The humerus
is located in the upper arm
is distal to the radius and ulna
articulates with the clavicle at the acromioclavicular joint
is a bone of the axial skeleton
The zygomatic bone
is a cranial bone
articulates with the mandible
holds the upper teeth
is called the cheekbone
Which of the following word(s) is (are) related to the ribs?
acetabulum
true, false, and floating
supination and pronation
fontanels
Fontanels
are present in fetal and infant skulls
allow expansion of the infant skull during growth
eventually fuse or seal
involve all of the above
This bone is formed by the ischium, ilium, and pubis.
sacrum
cranium
coxal bone
breastbone
Which bones form the palm of the hand
tarsals
phalanges
metacarpals
metatarsals
The humerus is a
bone of the axial skeleton
short bone
bone of the upper limbs
bone found only in the fetal skeleton
Which of the following is located at the ends of a long bone?
diaphysis
periosteum
epiphysis
medullary cavity
This structure refers to the shaft of a long bone.
diaphysis
epiphysis
periosteum
bursa
Which word(s) best reflect(s) the function of the epiphyseal disc?
blood cell formation
phagocytosis
secretion of synovial fluid
longitudinal growth
Which of the following bones is not located in the lower limbs?
femur
tibia
ulna
tarsal
Cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral, and coccygeal refer to
vertebrae
long bones
spinal curves
phalanges
At which joint do the humerus and ulna meet?
hip
elbow
knee
wrist
At which joint do the femur and tibia meet?
hip
knee
ankle
elbow
At which joint do the femur and coxal bone meet?
hip
knee
ankle
wrist
At which joint do the scapula and humerus meet?
hip
wrist
shoulder
elbow
Injury to the epiphyseal disc of the tibia may
stunt the growth of the injured leg
stimulate the bone to become cancerous
inhibit blood cell formation
cause arthritis
Which bone structure is most concerned with hematopoiesis?
diaphysis
bone marrow
articular cartilage
epiphyseal disc
Which of the following refers to an exaggerated thoracic curvature of the spine (hunchback)?
kyphosis
rickets
scoliosis
lordosis
The olecranon process is most associated with this joint.
hip
elbow
wrist
ball-and socket joint
Which structure includes the calcaneus?
kneecap
wrist
heel
groin
What is the term that refers to the replacement of cartilage by bone?
osteoporosis
osteomalacia
ossification
myelosuppression
What is the classification of the intervertebral discs and the symphysis pubis?
fused
suture
immovable
slightly movable
What is the name of the 'soft Spots' in a baby's skull?
sinuses
fontanels
synovial joints
sutures
Which group is incorrect?
abnormal curvatures of the spine: scoliosis, kyphosis, lordosis
types of ribs: true, false, floating
bones of the upper extremities: humerus, radius, ulna
bones of the lower extremities: femur, tibia, clavicle
