Chapter 7.1-7.2

Question 1

What skeletal division includes the spine and skull?

Answer 1

Axial skeleton

Question 2

What is the scientific term for the armored shell of the brain?

Answer 2

Cranium

Question 3

What tissue makes the soft spots on top and back of an infant’s head where the bones are not fused yet?

Answer 3

Fontanels

Question 4

What are tissues that join bone to bone?

Answer 4

Ligaments

Question 5

What is the tough, rubbery connective tissue that cushions the joints between bones?

Answer 5

Cartilage

Question 6

What are the most prominent bones of the thoracic cage?

Answer 6

Ribs

Question 7

What skeletal division includes the pectoral girdle (shoulders), pelvic girdle (hips), and appendages?

Answer 7

Appendicular skeleton

Question 8

What is the term for the shoulder bone area, which includes shoulder blades and collarbones?

Answer 8

Pectoral girdle

Question 9

Which forearm bone is on the same side of your arm as your pinky?

Answer 9

Ulna

Question 10

Which forearm bone is on the same side of your arm as your thumb?

Answer 10

Radius

Question 11

What bones form your wrist?

Answer 11

Carpals

Question 12

What is the longest bone in the body?

Answer 12

Femur

Question 13

What attaches muscles to bones?

Answer 13

Tendons

Question 14

What is the scientific term for the kneecap?

Answer 14

Patella