Lab #11 Skeletal System Quiz - Skeletal System

Question 1

Why are the skeletons of all vertebrates so similar in structure and function?

All vertebrates evolved the same limb structure

All vertebrates evolved in the same environment

All vertebrates share a common ancestor

All of these are correct

Answer 1

All vertebrates share a common ancestor

Question 2

In which vertebrates did the skeletal system that is found in humans first arise?

Whales

Birds

Fish

Horses

Answer 2

Fish

Question 3

Which of the following bones are found in the limbs of all vertebrates?

Femur

Tibia

Fibula

Carpals

All of these are correct

Answer 3

All of these are correct

Question 4

The bones in the arms of all of the animals in the diagram above have the same overall structural pattern. This means that they all

have the same number of bones.

have the same function.

evolved from each other.

share a common ancestor.

Answer 4

Share a common ancestor.

Question 5

The bones in the arms of all the animals in the diagram above have the same overall structure. Which of the following set of bones are found in all of the arms?

Humerus, radius, ulna, tarsals, metacarpals, phalanges

Humerus, radius, ulna, carpals, metacarpals, phalanges

Humerus, radius, ulna, carpals, metacarpals, patella

Humerus, radius, ulna, tarpals, metatarpals, phalanges

Answer 5

Humerus, radius, ulna, carpals, metacarpals, phalanges