Structure Of The Skeleton Flashcards
What is the largest bone in the human body?
The femur.
True or False: The skull is made up of 22 bones.
True.
Fill in the blank: The _______ is the bone that forms the base of the skull.
occipital bone.
Which bone is commonly referred to as the collarbone?
The clavicle.
How many vertebrae are in the adult human spine?
33 vertebrae.
What is the name of the bone that protects the heart and lungs?
The rib cage.
True or False: The patella is also known as the kneecap.
True.
What are the two main divisions of the human skeleton?
Axial skeleton and appendicular skeleton.
Fill in the blank: The _______ bones are the small bones of the wrist.
carpal bones.
What is the term for the bone that forms the upper jaw?
Maxilla.
How many pairs of ribs does an average adult have?
12 pairs.
Which bone is known as the thigh bone?
The femur.
True or False: The radius is located on the inner side of the forearm.
False.
What is the name of the bone that forms the lower jaw?
Mandible.
Fill in the blank: The _______ is the bone that forms the back of the skull.
occipital bone.
What is the smallest bone in the human body?
The stapes.
True or False: The ulna is the longer bone in the forearm.
True.
Which bones make up the ankle?
The tarsal bones.
What is the primary function of bones?
To provide structure and support to the body.
Fill in the blank: The _______ is the central part of the skeleton.
axial skeleton.
How many bones are in the adult human body?
206 bones.
What type of bone is the sternum classified as?
Flat bone.
True or False: The scapula is also known as the shoulder blade.
True.
What is the role of cartilage in the skeletal system?
To provide cushioning and support at joints.
Fill in the blank: The _______ is located at the end of the femur.
patella.
Which bone is also known as the breastbone?
The sternum.
What is the function of the vertebrae?
To protect the spinal cord and support the body.
True or False: The pelvis is part of the appendicular skeleton.
True.
