The Skeletal System

Question 1

Proximal:

Answer 1

refers to the end of a bone closest to the mid-line of the body

Question 2

Distal

Answer 2

refers to the end of a bone furthest from the mid-line of the body

Question 3

Origin

Answer 3

refers to the end of the muscle connected to the bigger, more stable joint or body part

Question 4

Insertion

Answer 4

refers to the end of the muscle connected to the smaller, less stable joint or body part

Question 5

Ventral

Answer 5

situated in front; also known as “anterior”

Question 6

Dorsal

Answer 6

situated behind; also known as “posterior”

Question 7

Superior

Answer 7

above

Question 8

Inferior:

Answer 8

below

Question 9

Medial

Answer 9

closer to the midline (median) of the body

Question 10

Lateral

Answer 10

further away from the midline (median) of the body

Question 11

Plantar

Answer 11

the sole of the foot

Question 12

Coronal:

Answer 12

the crown or top of the head

Question 13

Prone

Answer 13

face down

Question 14

Supine

Answer 14

face up

Question 15

How many bones are there in the axial and appendicular skeletons?

Answer 15

The body has 206 bones (80 bones in the axial skeleton and 126 in the appendicular skeleton)

Question 16

What is the appendicular skeleton?

Answer 16

The appendicular skeleton refers to all the bones of the arms and legs (appendages), scapulae, clavicles and pelvis.

Question 17

What is the axial skeleton?

Answer 17

The axial skeleton refers to the skull, spine and rib cage.