Other 8 Bones Flashcards
What is the primary function of the cranium?
To protect the brain.
How many vertebrae are typically found in the human spine?
33 vertebrae.
Which bone connects the upper limb to the trunk?
Scapula.
Name the group of bones that make up the wrist.
Carpals.
How many metacarpals are present in one hand?
Five metacarpals.
What are the bones of the fingers called?
Phalanges.
Which bone is larger, the tibia or the fibula?
The tibia.
True or False: The fibula bears most of the weight of the body.
False.
What is the anatomical term for the thigh bone?
Femur.
Fill in the blank: The cranium consists of ____ bones.
8 bones.
What type of joint is formed at the scapula and humerus?
Ball and socket joint.
Which vertebrae are located in the neck region?
Cervical vertebrae.
True or False: The carpal bones are arranged in two rows.
True.
What is the function of the metacarpals?
To support the hand and form the palm.
How many phalanges are in one finger?
Three phalanges (two in the thumb).
What is the primary role of the tibia?
To bear weight and support the body’s structure.
Fill in the blank: The fibula is located on the ____ side of the leg.
Lateral.
What is the name of the joint between the skull and the spine?
Atlanto-occipital joint.
How many lumbar vertebrae are there?
5 lumbar vertebrae.
Which bone forms the shoulder blade?
Scapula.
True or False: The carpal bones are classified as long bones.
False.
What is the total number of phalanges in both hands?
28 phalanges.
What is the common name for the patella?
Kneecap.
Fill in the blank: The vertebral column is divided into ____ regions.
5 regions.
What type of bones are the metacarpals classified as?
Long bones.
How many carpal bones are there in one wrist?
8 carpal bones.
What is the main difference between the tibia and fibula?
Tibia is weight-bearing; fibula is not.
True or False: The scapula is part of the axial skeleton.
False.
What connects the metacarpals to the phalanges?
Metacarpophalangeal joints.
What is the shape of the cranium?
Rounded and dome-like.
How many thoracic vertebrae are there?
12 thoracic vertebrae.
What is the function of the phalanges?
To allow for movement and grasping.
Fill in the blank: The fibula is sometimes referred to as the ____ bone.
Calf bone.
What is the role of the vertebrae?
To protect the spinal cord and support the body.
