Structure Of The Skeleton Flashcards

1
Q

What is the largest bone in the human body?

A

The femur.

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2
Q

True or False: The skull is made up of 22 bones.

A

True.

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3
Q

Fill in the blank: The _______ is the bone that forms the base of the skull.

A

occipital bone.

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4
Q

Which bone is commonly referred to as the collarbone?

A

The clavicle.

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5
Q

How many vertebrae are in the adult human spine?

A

33 vertebrae.

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6
Q

What is the name of the bone that protects the heart and lungs?

A

The rib cage.

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7
Q

True or False: The patella is also known as the kneecap.

A

True.

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8
Q

What are the two main divisions of the human skeleton?

A

Axial skeleton and appendicular skeleton.

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9
Q

Fill in the blank: The _______ bones are the small bones of the wrist.

A

carpal bones.

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10
Q

What is the term for the bone that forms the upper jaw?

A

Maxilla.

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11
Q

How many pairs of ribs does an average adult have?

A

12 pairs.

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12
Q

Which bone is known as the thigh bone?

A

The femur.

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13
Q

True or False: The radius is located on the inner side of the forearm.

A

False.

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14
Q

What is the name of the bone that forms the lower jaw?

A

Mandible.

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15
Q

Fill in the blank: The _______ is the bone that forms the back of the skull.

A

occipital bone.

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16
Q

What is the smallest bone in the human body?

A

The stapes.

17
Q

True or False: The ulna is the longer bone in the forearm.

A

True.

18
Q

Which bones make up the ankle?

A

The tarsal bones.

19
Q

What is the primary function of bones?

A

To provide structure and support to the body.

20
Q

Fill in the blank: The _______ is the central part of the skeleton.

A

axial skeleton.

21
Q

How many bones are in the adult human body?

A

206 bones.

22
Q

What type of bone is the sternum classified as?

A

Flat bone.

23
Q

True or False: The scapula is also known as the shoulder blade.

A

True.

24
Q

What is the role of cartilage in the skeletal system?

A

To provide cushioning and support at joints.

25
Q

Fill in the blank: The _______ is located at the end of the femur.

A

patella.

26
Q

Which bone is also known as the breastbone?

A

The sternum.

27
Q

What is the function of the vertebrae?

A

To protect the spinal cord and support the body.

28
Q

True or False: The pelvis is part of the appendicular skeleton.

A

True.