Axial and Appendicular Skeletons

Question 1

Axial Skeleton

Answer 1

• 80 Bones

- Comprised mainly of the spine, skull and the rib cage

Question 2

Appendicular Skeleton

Answer 2

• 126 Bones
• Inclues the moveable limbs and their supporting structures
• This skeleton plays a key role in allowing us to move

Question 3

Pectoral Girdle

Answer 3

• 4 Bones

- Left and right clavicals and scapulae

Question 4

Arms and forearms

Answer 4

• 6 Bones

- Left and right humorous, ulna and radius

Question 5

Hands

Answer 5

• 54 Bones

- Left and right carpals, metacarpals, proximal, distal and intermediate phalanges

Question 6

Pelvis

Answer 6

• 2 Bones

- Left and right hip bones

Question 7

Thighs and legs

Answer 7

• 8 Bones

- Left and right femur, patella, tibia and fibula

Question 8

Feet and Ankles

Answer 8

• 52 Bones

- Left and right tarsals, metatarsals, proximal, distal and intermediate phalanges