1. Bones

Question 1

Name all 19 bones found on the skeletal system?

Answer 1

Ulna
Pelvis
Femur
Tibia
Patella
Fibula
Cranium
Tarsals
Metatarsals
Clavicle
Vertebrae
Scapula
Humerus
Ribs
Sternum
Radius
Phalanges
Carpals
Metacarpals

Question 2

What does an anatomical positions mean?

Answer 2

Relates to the location of bones on the skeleton

Question 3

What is the anterior and posterior anatomical position on the skeleton?

Answer 3

Anterior: To the front/in front
Posterior: To the rear/behind

Question 4

What is the medial and lateral anatomical position on the skeleton?

Answer 4

Medial: Towards the midline/axis
Lateral: Away from the midline/axis

Question 5

What is the proximal and distal anatomical position on the skeleton?

Answer 5

Proximal: Closest to
Distal: Furthest away

Question 6

What is the superior and inferior anatomical position on the skeleton?

Answer 6

Superior: Above
Inferior: Below

Question 7

True or false?
The vertebrae is posterior to the sternum?

Answer 7

True

Question 8

True or false?
The metacarpals are inferior to the femur?

Answer 8

False

Question 9

True or false?
The radius is proximal to the humerus?

Answer 9

True

Question 10

True or false?
The phalanges are lateral to the pelvis

Answer 10

True