Bone name, function, location

Question 1

Name, Location, Function for Skull

Answer 1

Cranium, Skull
On top of the Atlas
Protects the brain

Question 2

Name, Location, Function for Hyoid

Answer 2

Hyoid
Midline of the neck
Holds up the tongue

Question 3

Name, Location, Function for Clavicle

Answer 3

Clavicle, Collarbone
Above the sternum between shoulders
Provide structure support between shoulder and skeleton

Question 4

Name, Location, Function for Scapula

Answer 4

Scapula, Shoulder blade
Upper back
Assist with function of shoulder movement/joint

Question 5

Name, Location, Function for Sternum

Answer 5

Sternum, Breast bone
Middle of the chest
Protects the organ of your torso

Question 6

Name, Location, Function for Humerus

Answer 6

Humerus, Funny Bone
Upper arm
Attachment for muscles that assist in movement of the upper limbs

Question 7

Name, Location, Function for Ribs

Answer 7

Costae
Found around the chest
Protects important organs via heart/lungs

Question 8

Name, Location, Function for Coxae

Answer 8

Coxae, Hip bones
Connected to the femur
Support the weight of the body

Question 9

Name, Location, Function for Radius

Answer 9

Radius, Forearm
Lower arm
Assist in movement/rotation of wrist, elbow, hand

Question 10

Name, Location, Function for Ulna

Answer 10

Ulna, Forearm
Lower arm
Assist with movement/rotation of wrist, elbow, hand

Question 11

Name, Location, Function for Femur

Answer 11

Femur, Thigh bone
Upper leg
Provide support for body weight

Question 12

Name, Location, Function for Tibia

Answer 12

Tibia, Shin bone
Lower leg
Bears majority of the weight

Question 13

Name, Location, Function for Fibula

Answer 13

Fibula, Calf bone
Lower leg
Combines with Tibia to provide stability to ankle joint

Question 14

Name, Location, Function for Patella

Answer 14

Patella, Knee cap
In front of the knee joint
Assist as a pulley for muscles

Question 15

Name, Location, Function for Tarsals

Answer 15

Tarsal, Ankle
Found in the foot
Carries and transfers weight

Question 16

Name, Location, Function for Metatarsals

Answer 16

Metatarsal, Mid foot bone
Mid-foot
Assist with the arch in the foot

Question 17

Name, Location, Function for Phalanges

Answer 17

Phalanges, Toes, Fingers, Digits
Found at the knuckle of the feet and hand
Movement and flexability of digits

Question 18

Name, Location, Function for Vertebral Column

Answer 18

Vertebral Column, Spine
Found throughout the body posterior portion
Provide structure and support for the skeleton

Question 19

Name, Location, Function for Sacrum

Answer 19

Sacrum, Butt bone
Base of the lumbar vertebrae
Strengthen and stabilizes the pelvis

Question 20

Name, Location, Function for Coccyx

Answer 20

Coccyx, Tail bone
Base of the sacrum
Weight support during seated position

Question 21

Name, Location, Function for Metacarpals

Answer 21

Metacarpals, Mid hand bone
Mid hand
Assist with bringing fingers together for manipulation

Question 22

Name, Location, Function for Maxilla

Answer 22

Maxilla, Upper jaw
Found in the upper jaw
Assist with functions like chewing,smiling

Question 23

Name, Location, Function for Mandible

Answer 23

Mandible, Lower jaw
Found in the lower jaw area
Assist with chewing, talking

Question 24

Name, Location, Function for Talus

Answer 24

Talus, Ankle bone
Between heel and lower leg
Transfers weight across the ankle joint

Question 25

Name, Location, Function for Calcaneus

Answer 25

Calcaneus, Heel
Found in the back of the foot
Serves as lever for muscles in the calf walking

Question 26

Name, Location, Function for Ilium

Answer 26

Ilium, Hip bone
Superior part of hip
Weight bearing function/supports spine

Question 27

Name, Location, Function for Ischium

Answer 27

Ischium, Hip bone
Lower back part of hip bone
Leg mobility, balance, lifting

Question 28

Name, Location, Function for Pubis

Answer 28

Pubis, Pubic bone
Anterior portion of hip bone
Supports the body while sitting

Question 29

Name, Location, Function for Pelvic Girdle

Answer 29

Pelvic Girdle, Coxal Bones
Lower portion of trunk
Supports and balances the trunk

Question 30

Name, Location, Function for Pectoral Girdle

Answer 30

Pectoral Girdle, Shoulder Girdle
Shoulder
Provide structural support for shoulders

Question 31

Name, Location, Function for Nasal Bone

Answer 31

Nasal bone, Nose
Found in the nose region
Protect arteries and nerves

Question 32

Name, Location, Function for Zygomatic Bone

Answer 32

Zygomatic, Cheek bone
Found at widest part of cheek
Protection of eye, temporal muscles

Question 33

Name, Location, Function for Palatine bone

Answer 33

Palatine Bone,
Back of nasal cavity, maxilla, sphenoid
Helps form nasal, oral cavities

Question 34

Name, Location, Function for Frontal Bone

Answer 34

Frontal Bone, Forehead
Front of the forehead
Protects brain

Question 35

Name, Location, Function for Occipital Bone

Answer 35

Occipital
Lower back portion of head
Muscle attachment, protection

Question 36

Name, Location, Function for Parietal?

Answer 36

Parietal
Top center of skull, above temporal and occipital
Protects and merge with other bones of the skull

Question 37

Name, Location, Function for Temporal

Answer 37

Temporal
Side and base of skull
Protect nerve and structures in the ear, balance

Question 38

Name, Location, Function for Atlas

Answer 38

Atlas, C1, Cervical 1
Top of the neck spine
Assist with support of head and nodding

Question 39

Name, Location, Function for Axis

Answer 39

Axis, C2, Cervical 2
Top of neck below C1
Assist with rotation of head

Question 40

Name, Location, Function for External Acoustic Meatus

Answer 40

External Acoustic Meatus, Ear Canal
Tube at the ear canal
Assist with hearing

Question 41

Name, Location, Function for Carpals

Answer 41

Carpals, Wrist
Base of hands, at wrist
Assist with movement of hands, rotation