Skeleton Test

1 Which part of the vertebral column receives the most stress by bearing most of the weight of the body? A: sacrum B: lumbar region C: sacral promontory D: cervical region

2 Which of the following is an abnormal lateral curvature of the vertebral column often seen in the thoracic region? A: Swayback B: Scoliosis C: Lordosis D: Kyphosis

3 The axial skeleton contains ___________. A: shoulder and pelvic girdles B: the skull, vertebral column, and rib cage C: arms, legs, hands, and feet D: the skull, vertebral column, pelvis

4 The major function of the intervertebral discs is to __________________. A: string the vertebrae together B: prevent injuries C: absorb shock D: prevent hyperextension

5 Which of the following phrases best describes the function of the vertebral curves? A: to provide resilience and flexibility B: to accommodate the weight of the pelvic girdle C: to improve cervical center of gravity D: to accommodate muscle attachment

1 Which part of the vertebral column receives the most stress by bearing most of the weight of the body? A: sacrum B: lumbar region C: sacral promontory D: cervical region

2 Which of the following is an abnormal lateral curvature of the vertebral column often seen in the thoracic region? A: Swayback B: Scoliosis C: Lordosis D: Kyphosis

3 The axial skeleton contains ___________. A: shoulder and pelvic girdles B: the skull, vertebral column, and rib cage C: arms, legs, hands, and feet D: the skull, vertebral column, pelvis

4 The major function of the intervertebral discs is to __________________. A: string the vertebrae together B: prevent injuries C: absorb shock D: prevent hyperextension

5 Which of the following phrases best describes the function of the vertebral curves? A: to provide resilience and flexibility B: to accommodate the weight of the pelvic girdle C: to improve cervical center of gravity D: to accommodate muscle attachment

6 The inferiormost part of the sternum is the __________________. A: manubrium B: body C: xiphoid process D: ala

7 The antebrachium is composed of which of the following two bones? A: scapula and clavicle B: humerus and radius C: humerus and clavicle D: radius and ulna

8 The skull bone that contains the foramen magnum is the _____________. A: axis B: atlas C: parietal D: occipital

9 The membranous areas between the cranial bones of the fetal skull are called ______________. A: sutures B: foramina C: fontanels D: areolar tissue

10 Thoracic vertebrae differ from the others in that ____________________. A: they have no intervertebral discs B: they have no transverse processes C: they have transverse foramina D: they have facets for attachment of ribs

6 The inferiormost part of the sternum is the __________________. A: manubrium B: body C: xiphoid process D: ala

7 The antebrachium is composed of which of the following two bones? A: scapula and clavicle B: humerus and radius C: humerus and clavicle D: radius and ulna

8 The skull bone that contains the foramen magnum is the _____________. A: axis B: atlas C: parietal D: occipital

9 The membranous areas between the cranial bones of the fetal skull are called ______________. A: sutures B: foramina C: fontanels D: areolar tissue

10 Thoracic vertebrae differ from the others in that ____________________. A: they have no intervertebral discs B: they have no transverse processes C: they have transverse foramina D: they have facets for attachment of ribs

11 Which part of the axial skeleton protects the brain? A: Facial bones B: Thoracic bones C: Vertebral column D: Cranium

12 All of the following are bones of the cranium EXCEPT: A: parietal B: sphenoid C: mandible D: occipital

13 Which bone is labeled by the letter A? A A: Parietal B: Temporal C: Frontal D: Ethmoid A

14 B Which bone is labeled by the letter B? A: Parietal B: Temporal C: Frontal D: Occipital B

15 C Which bone is labeled by the letter C? A: Parietal B: Temporal C: Frontal D: Occipital C

11 Which part of the axial skeleton protects the brain? A: Facial bones B: Thoracic bones C: Vertebral column D: Cranium

12 All of the following are bones of the cranium EXCEPT: A: parietal B: sphenoid C: mandible D: occipital

13 Which bone is labeled by the letter A? A A: Parietal B: Temporal C: Frontal D: Ethmoid A

14 B Which bone is labeled by the letter B? A: Parietal B: Temporal C: Frontal D: Occipital B

15 C Which bone is labeled by the letter C? A: Parietal B: Temporal C: Frontal D: Occipital C

16 D Which bone is labeled by the letter D? A: Parietal B: Temporal C: Frontal D: Occipital D

17 Identify the bone labeled by “x”. A: Ethmoid B: Maxillary C: Mandible D: Nasal X

18 Identify the bone labeled by “y”. A: Ethmoid B: Maxillary C: Mandible D: Nasal y

19 The largest, strongest bone of the face is the A: Mandible B: Maxillary C: Zygomatic D: Nasal

20 Which bone is the only one in the body that does not articulate directly with another bone? A: Orbits B: Vertebrae C: Sacrum D: Hyoid

16 D Which bone is labeled by the letter D? A: Parietal B: Temporal C: Frontal D: Occipital D

17 Identify the bone labeled by “x”. A: Ethmoid B: Maxillary C: Mandible D: Nasal X

18 Identify the bone labeled by “y”. A: Ethmoid B: Maxillary C: Mandible D: Nasal y

19 The largest, strongest bone of the face is the A: Mandible B: Maxillary C: Zygomatic D: Nasal

20 Which bone is the only one in the body that does not articulate directly with another bone? A: Orbits B: Vertebrae C: Sacrum D: Hyoid

21 Which list below correct names the bones of the vertebral column in order, superior to inferior? A: Thoracic, Cervical, Lumbar, Sacrum, Coccyx B: Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar, Sacrum, Coccyx C: Thoracic, Cervical, Lumbar, Coccyx, Sacrum D: Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar, Coccyx, Sacrum

22 If someone breaks their “tailbone”, what bone did they break? A: Coccyx B: Sacrum C: Lumbar vertebra D: Hyoid

23 If someone has a “hunchback”, they most likely have which abnormal spine curvature? A: Scoliosis B: Kyphosis C: Lordosis D: Mitosis

24 How many cervical vertebrae are there? A: 5 B: 7 C: 9 D: 12

25 How many thoracic vertebrae are there? A: 5 B: 7 C: 9 D: 12

21 Which list below correct names the bones of the vertebral column in order, superior to inferior? A: Thoracic, Cervical, Lumbar, Sacrum, Coccyx B: Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar, Sacrum, Coccyx C: Thoracic, Cervical, Lumbar, Coccyx, Sacrum D: Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar, Coccyx, Sacrum

22 If someone breaks their “tailbone”, what bone did they break? A: Coccyx B: Sacrum C: Lumbar vertebra D: Hyoid

23 If someone has a “hunchback”, they most likely have which abnormal spine curvature? A: Scoliosis B: Kyphosis C: Lordosis D: Mitosis

24 How many cervical vertebrae are there? A: 5 B: 7 C: 9 D: 12

25 How many thoracic vertebrae are there? A: 5 B: 7 C: 9 D: 12

26 How many lumbar vertebrae are there? A: 5 B: 7 C: 9 D: 12

27 E What is labeled by the letter E? A: Thoracic B: Cervical C: Lumbar D: Sacrum

28 F A: Thoracic B: Cervical C: Lumbar D: Sacrum What is labeled by the letter F? A: Thoracic B: Cervical C: Lumbar D: Sacrum F

29 G A: Thoracic B: Coccyx C: Lumbar D: Sacrum What is labeled by the letter G? A: Thoracic B: Coccyx C: Lumbar D: Sacrum G

30 H A: Thoracic B: Coccyx C: Lumbar D: Sacrum What is labeled by the letter H? A: Thoracic B: Coccyx C: Lumbar D: Sacrum H

26 How many lumbar vertebrae are there? A: 5 B: 7 C: 9 D: 12

27 E What is labeled by the letter E? A: Thoracic B: Cervical C: Lumbar D: Sacrum

28 F A: Thoracic B: Cervical C: Lumbar D: Sacrum What is labeled by the letter F? A: Thoracic B: Cervical C: Lumbar D: Sacrum F

29 G A: Thoracic B: Coccyx C: Lumbar D: Sacrum What is labeled by the letter G? A: Thoracic B: Coccyx C: Lumbar D: Sacrum G

30 H A: Thoracic B: Coccyx C: Lumbar D: Sacrum What is labeled by the letter H? A: Thoracic B: Coccyx C: Lumbar D: Sacrum H

31 J A: Thoracic B: Coccyx C: Lumbar D: Sacrum What is labeled by the letter J? A: Thoracic B: Coccyx C: Lumbar D: Sacrum J

32 How many pairs of ribs are there? A: 8 B: 10 C: 12 D: 14

33 Ribs that attached indirectly to the sternum through the costal cartilage are called: A: True ribs B: False ribs C: Floating ribs D: Flat ribs

34 Ribs that attached directly to the sternum through the costal cartilage are called: A: True ribs B: Floating ribs C: False ribs D: Flat ribs

35 The superior 7 ribs are ___________. A: Floating ribs B: False ribs C: True ribs D: Flat ribs

31 J A: Thoracic B: Coccyx C: Lumbar D: Sacrum What is labeled by the letter J? A: Thoracic B: Coccyx C: Lumbar D: Sacrum J

32 How many pairs of ribs are there? A: 8 B: 10 C: 12 D: 14

33 Ribs that attached indirectly to the sternum through the costal cartilage are called: A: True ribs B: False ribs C: Floating ribs D: Flat ribs

34 Ribs that attached directly to the sternum through the costal cartilage are called: A: True ribs B: Floating ribs C: False ribs D: Flat ribs

35 The superior 7 ribs are ___________. A: Floating ribs B: False ribs C: True ribs D: Flat ribs

36 Ribs 11-12 are called ______________. A: False ribs B: True ribs C: Floating ribs D: Flat ribs

37 Identify this bone. A: Rib B: Vertebra C: Sternum D: Clavicle

38 Identify this bone. A: Lacrimal B: Sphenoid C: Ethmoid D: Hyoid

39 Identify the bone indicated by the arrow. A: Lumbar vertebra B: Scapula C: Sacrum D: Coccyx

40 How would you diagnose this abnormal spine curvature? A: Scoliosis B: Lordosis C: Kyphosis D: Symbiosis

36 Ribs 11-12 are called ______________. A: False ribs B: True ribs C: Floating ribs D: Flat ribs

37 Identify this bone. A: Rib B: Vertebra C: Sternum D: Clavicle

38 Identify this bone. A: Lacrimal B: Sphenoid C: Ethmoid D: Hyoid

39 Identify the bone indicated by the arrow. A: Lumbar vertebra B: Scapula C: Sacrum D: Coccyx

40 How would you diagnose this abnormal spine curvature? A: Scoliosis B: Lordosis C: Kyphosis D: Symbiosis

41 The appendicular skeleton would include which bone(s)? A: Humerus B: Sternum C: Cranium D: Vertebral column

42 All of the following are bones of the pectoral girdle EXCEPT: A: Clavicles B: Scapulae C: Pelvis D: Hip bones

43 Identify this bone. A: Clavicle B: Scapula C: Rib D: Humerus

44 Identify the bone on the left. A: Humerus B: Scapula C: Radius D: Ulna

45 Identify this bone. A: Clavicle B: Scapula C: Rib D: Hip bone

41 The appendicular skeleton would include which bone(s)? A: Humerus B: Sternum C: Cranium D: Vertebral column

42 All of the following are bones of the pectoral girdle EXCEPT: A: Clavicles B: Scapulae C: Pelvis D: Hip bones

43 Identify this bone. A: Clavicle B: Scapula C: Rib D: Humerus

44 Identify the bone on the left. A: Humerus B: Scapula C: Radius D: Ulna

45 Identify this bone. A: Clavicle B: Scapula C: Rib D: Hip bone

46 Which of the following choices groups bones together by location in the body? A: Radius, Humerus, Fibula, Pelvis B: Scapula, Clavicle, Femur, Tarsal C: Femur, Tibia, Fibula, Tarsal D: Radius, Ulna, Pelvis, Tibia

47 The bones forming the palm of your hand are the __________________. A: Tarsals B: Carpals C: Metatarsals D: Metacarpals

48 The radius & ulna make up which part of the body? A: Finger B: Forearm C: Arm D: Wrist

49 Which list below correct names the bones of a lower limb in order, superior to inferior? A: Tarsals, Tibia/Fibula, Femur B: Femur, Tibia/Fibula, Tarsals C: Tibia/Fibula, Tarsals, Femur D: Tarsals, Femur, Tibia/Fibula

50 If someone breaks a “phalanx” what bone did they break? A: Hip B: Finger C: Forearm D: Shin

46 Which of the following choices groups bones together by location in the body? A: Radius, Humerus, Fibula, Pelvis B: Scapula, Clavicle, Femur, Tarsal C: Femur, Tibia, Fibula, Tarsal D: Radius, Ulna, Pelvis, Tibia

47 The bones forming the palm of your hand are the __________________. A: Tarsals B: Carpals C: Metatarsals D: Metacarpals

48 The radius & ulna make up which part of the body? A: Finger B: Forearm C: Arm D: Wrist

49 Which list below correct names the bones of a lower limb in order, superior to inferior? A: Tarsals, Tibia/Fibula, Femur B: Femur, Tibia/Fibula, Tarsals C: Tibia/Fibula, Tarsals, Femur D: Tarsals, Femur, Tibia/Fibula

50 If someone breaks a “phalanx” what bone did they break? A: Hip B: Finger C: Forearm D: Shin

51 How many phalanges compose digits 2-5? A: 1 B: 2 C: 3 D: 4

52 The bony pelvis is formed by all of the following EXCEPT: A: Sacrum B: Coccyx C: Hip bones D: Lumbar vertebrae

53 Which bone of the pelvis are you feeling when you put your hands on your hips? A: Ilium B: Ischium C: Pubis

54 Which of the following statements describes the female pelvis? A: Cavity of true pelvis is narrow and deep B: Adapted for support of heavier build C: Tilted forward D: Tilted less forward

55 What is the largest, strongest bone in the body? A: Humerus B: Femur C: Tibia D: Pelvis

51 How many phalanges compose digits 2-5? A: 1 B: 2 C: 3 D: 4

52 The bony pelvis is formed by all of the following EXCEPT: A: Sacrum B: Coccyx C: Hip bones D: Lumbar vertebrae

53 Which bone of the pelvis are you feeling when you put your hands on your hips? A: Ilium B: Ischium C: Pubis

54 Which of the following statements describes the female pelvis? A: Cavity of true pelvis is narrow and deep B: Adapted for support of heavier build C: Tilted forward D: Tilted less forward

55 What is the largest, strongest bone in the body? A: Humerus B: Femur C: Tibia D: Pelvis

56 A: Femur B: Patella C: Tibia D: Fibula Which bone of the leg receives the weight of the body from the femur and transmits it to the foot? A: Femur B: Patella C: Tibia D: Fibula

57 A: Talus B: Calcaneus C: Tarsal D: Phalanx Which bone forms the heel of the foot? A: Talus B: Calcaneus C: Tarsal D: Phalanx

58 A: Tibia B: Fibula C: Radius D: Ulna A fracture is circled in this x-ray. Which bone is broken? A: Tibia B: Fibula C: Radius D: Ulna

59 Which upper limb bone is fractured in this x-ray? A: Humerus B: Radius C: Ulna D: Carpal

60 Comparing these two pelves, which one would you guess to be male? A: Top B: Bottom C: Both D: Neither

56 A: Femur B: Patella C: Tibia D: Fibula Which bone of the leg receives the weight of the body from the femur and transmits it to the foot? A: Femur B: Patella C: Tibia D: Fibula

57 A: Talus B: Calcaneus C: Tarsal D: Phalanx Which bone forms the heel of the foot? A: Talus B: Calcaneus C: Tarsal D: Phalanx

58 A: Tibia B: Fibula C: Radius D: Ulna A fracture is circled in this x-ray. Which bone is broken? A: Tibia B: Fibula C: Radius D: Ulna

59 Which upper limb bone is fractured in this x-ray? A: Humerus B: Radius C: Ulna D: Carpal

60 Comparing these two pelves, which one would you guess to be male? A: Top B: Bottom C: Both D: Neither