Chapter 14 MS Bones

Question 1

Maxilla

Answer 1

Upper jawbone

Question 2

Mandible

Answer 2

Lower jawbone

Question 3

Vertebral column

Answer 3

Made up of bones called vertebrae through which the spinal cord runs. It protects the spinal column, supports the head, and provides points of attachment for ribs and muscles.

Question 4

Cervical vertebrae

Answer 4

First set of seven bones forming the neck

Question 5

Thoracic vertebrae

Answer 5

Second set of twelve vertebrae. They articulate with the 12 pairs of ribs to form the curve of the spine.

Question 6

Lumbar vertebrae

Answer 6

Third set of larger vertebrae which forms the inward curve of the spine.

Question 7

Sacrum

Answer 7

Next five vertebrae which fuse together to form a triangular bone positioned between the two hip joints

Question 8

Coccyx

Answer 8

Four vertebrae fused together to form the tailbone

Question 9

Lamina

Answer 9

Part of the vertebral arch

Question 10

Clavicle

Answer 10

Collarbone

Question 11

Scapula

Answer 11

Shoulder blade

Question 12

Acromion process

Answer 12

Extension of the scapula, which forms the superior point of the shoulder

Question 13

Sternum

Answer 13

Breastbone

Question 14

Xiphoid process

Answer 14

Lower portion of the sternum

Question 15

Humerus

Answer 15

Upper arm bone

Question 16

Ulna and radius

Answer 16

Lower arm bones

Question 17

Olecranon process

Answer 17

Proximal end of the ulna that forms the bony point of the elbow

Question 18

Carpal bones

Answer 18

Wrist bone

Question 19

Metacarpal bones

Answer 19

Hand bones

Question 20

Phalanges

Answer 20

Finger and toe bones

Question 21

Pelvic bone, hip bone

Answer 21

Made up of three bones fused together

Question 22

Ischium, ilium, pubis

Answer 22

Pelvic bones

Question 23

Acetabulum

Answer 23

Large socket of the pelvic bone for the head of the femur

Question 24

Femur

Answer 24

Upper leg bone

Question 25

Tibia and fibula

Answer 25

Lower leg bones

Question 26

Patella

Answer 26

Kneecap

Question 27

Tarsal bones

Answer 27

Ankle bones

Question 28

Calcaneus

Answer 28

Heel bone

Question 29

Metatarsal bones

Answer 29

Foot bones