12 Bones Flashcards
What is the primary function of the clavicle?
The clavicle serves as a strut that connects the arm to the body.
True or False: The sternum is also known as the breastbone.
True
Fill in the blank: The ________ is the longest bone in the human body.
femur
What bones make up the forearm?
The radius and ulna.
Which bone is commonly referred to as the kneecap?
Patella
Multiple Choice: Which of the following bones is NOT part of the axial skeleton? A) Rib B) Sternum C) Humerus D) Vertebrae
C) Humerus
What is the primary function of the pelvis?
The pelvis supports the weight of the upper body and protects the pelvic organs.
True or False: The radius is located on the lateral side of the forearm.
True
What type of bone is the rib classified as?
Flat bone
Fill in the blank: The ________ is the bone that connects the shoulder to the arm.
humerus
Multiple Choice: How many tarsal bones are in the human foot? A) 5 B) 7 C) 10 D) 12
B) 7
What is the role of the phalanges?
The phalanges are the bones in the fingers and toes.
True or False: The ulna is the thicker and longer bone in the forearm.
False
What is the anatomical term for the breastbone?
Sternum
Fill in the blank: The ________ connects the hip bones to the spine.
pelvis
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a component of the appendicular skeleton? A) Skull B) Ribs C) Clavicle D) Vertebrae
C) Clavicle
What is the primary function of the femur?
The femur supports the weight of the body and allows for leg movement.
True or False: The patella is classified as a sesamoid bone.
True
What is the common name for the bones that form the wrist?
Carpals
Fill in the blank: The ________ is located on the medial side of the forearm.
ulna
Multiple Choice: How many pairs of ribs does an average adult human have? A) 10 B) 12 C) 14 D) 16
B) 12
What connects the ribs to the sternum?
Costal cartilage
True or False: The tarsals are located in the hand.
False
What are the two main parts of the skeleton?
Axial skeleton and appendicular skeleton.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is responsible for the movement of the arm.
humerus
Multiple Choice: Which bone is the smallest in the human body? A) Stapes B) Phalanx C) Radius D) Scaphoid
A) Stapes
What is the function of the metatarsals?
The metatarsals support the weight of the body and help with walking.
True or False: The rib cage protects the heart and lungs.
True
Fill in the blank: The ________ bones form the bridge of the foot.
metatarsal
What is the primary function of the radius?
The radius allows for the rotation of the wrist.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following bones is NOT a long bone? A) Humerus B) Femur C) Patella D) Radius
C) Patella
What is the anatomical position of the ulna compared to the radius?
The ulna is medial to the radius.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is formed by the fusion of three bones: ilium, ischium, and pubis.
pelvis
True or False: The sternum consists of three parts: manubrium, body, and xiphoid process.
True
What is the total number of phalanges in one hand?
14
Multiple Choice: The head of the femur fits into which part of the pelvis? A) Ilium B) Acetabulum C) Ischium D) Pubis
B) Acetabulum
