Bones

Question 1

Bones of the upper extremities

Answer 1

• scapula
• clavicle
• humerus
• radius
• ulna
• carpals
• metacarpals
• phalanges

Question 2

Bones of the lower extremities

Answer 2

• pelvic gridle
• femur
• patella
• tibia
• fibula
• tarsals
• metatarsals
• phalanges

Question 3

Bones of the axial skeleton

Answer 3

• skull
• cervical vertbrae
• thoracic vertbrae
• lumbar vertbrae
• sacrum
• coccyx
• ribs

Question 4

axial skeleton

Answer 4

the adult axial skeleton has 80 bones including the skull, vertebrae and ribs

Question 5

appendicular skeleton

Answer 5

the adult appendicular skeleton has 126 bones including arms, legs, and pelvic gridle

Question 6

ligament

Answer 6

attaches bone to bone for joint stability

Question 7

long bones

Answer 7

has
- epiphysis
- diaphysis
- medullary cavity containing yellow bone marrow

Question 8

articular cartilage

Answer 8

allows for long bones to move w/o friction
ex: femur, humerus, tibia, fibula, ulna, radius

Question 9

short bones

Answer 9

found in wrists/ankles, small and round
ex) carpals, tarsals

Question 10

flat bones

Answer 10

majority of area is flat/slightly curved
ex) skull, ribs

Question 11

irregular bones

Answer 11

unusual shape related to their function
ex) vertebrae, pelvis

Question 12

sesamoid bones

Answer 12

small, round bones held together by tendons in joints
ex) patella