Axial Skeleton

Question 1

What is the function of the axial skeleton?

Answer 1

Supports and protects the organs of the head, neck, and trunk.

Question 2

How many bones make up the axial skeleton?

Answer 2

80 bones.

Question 3

True or False: The skull is part of the axial skeleton.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Fill in the blank: The axial skeleton includes the skull, vertebral column, and ____________.

Answer 4

rib cage

Question 5

Which part of the axial skeleton protects the spinal cord?

Answer 5

Vertebral column.

Question 6

What is another name for the rib cage?

Answer 6

Thoracic cage.

Question 7

True or False: The sacrum is part of the axial skeleton.

Answer 7

True

Question 8

What are the three main regions of the axial skeleton?

Answer 8

Skull, vertebral column, and rib cage.

Question 9

What is the function of the rib cage in the axial skeleton?

Answer 9

Protects the heart and lungs.

Question 10

Fill in the blank: The sternum is located in the center of the ____________.

Answer 10

rib cage

Question 11

True or False: The hyoid bone is part of the axial skeleton.

Answer 11

True

Question 12

Which bone in the axial skeleton is unique because it does not articulate with any other bone?

Answer 12

Hyoid bone.

Question 13

What is the function of the hyoid bone in the axial skeleton?

Answer 13

Supports the tongue and provides attachment for neck muscles.

Question 14

Fill in the blank: The ____________ is the only bone in the human body that does not articulate with any other bone.

Answer 14

hyoid bone

Question 15

True or False: The coccyx is part of the axial skeleton.

Answer 15

True

Question 16

Which bone in the axial skeleton is also known as the tailbone?

Answer 16

Coccyx.

Question 17

What is the function of the coccyx in the axial skeleton?

Answer 17

Provides attachment for various muscles.

Question 18

Fill in the blank: The coccyx is located at the base of the ____________.

Answer 18

vertebral column

Question 19

True or False: The mandible is part of the axial skeleton.

Answer 19

True

Question 20

Which bone in the axial skeleton is the only movable bone of the skull?

Answer 20

Mandible.

Question 21

What is the function of the mandible in the axial skeleton?

Answer 21

Allows for chewing and speech.

Question 22

Fill in the blank: The mandible is also known as the ____________ bone.

Answer 22

jaw

Question 23

True or False: The frontal bone is part of the axial skeleton.

Answer 23

True

Question 24

Which bone in the axial skeleton forms the forehead and the upper eye sockets?

Answer 24

Frontal bone.