18 Questions
What is the total number of bones in the appendicular skeleton?
126 bones
What type of fracture is characterized by a broken bone that penetrates through the skin?
Open fracture
What is the term for a depression in a bone?
Fossa
What is the term for the upper part of the skull?
Upper cranium
What is the term for a break in a bone that does not penetrate the skin?
Closed fracture
How many bones make up the axial skeleton?
80 bones
What type of cartilage is found in the auricle?
Elastic cartilage
What is the function of bones in the skeletal system?
All of the above
What type of bone is the femur?
Long bone
What is the purpose of bone markings on the surface of bones?
To form passages for nerves and blood vessels
Which type of bone contains air cavities?
Pneumatic bones
What is the largest sesamoid bone?
Patella
Which bone is the only mobile bone of the skull?
Mandible
How many bones are in the cranium?
7
What type of fracture can occur in the pterion area?
Rupture of the middle meningeal artery
Which bone has a U-shape and is located in the neck?
Hyoid bone
What is the name of the suture between the frontal bone and the parietal bones?
Coronal suture
How many facial bones are there?
10
Test your knowledge on bone markings such as fissure, foramen, fossa, and more. Learn about the different types of bone fractures, including closed and open fractures.
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free
