Dog Skeleton Anatomy Quiz: Test Your Knowledge

Which of the following bones is not part of the appendicular skeleton in dogs?

Which bone articulates with the scapula to form the shoulder joint in dogs?

What is the function of the patella in dogs?

Which bone in the forelimb is responsible for bearing the majority of the body weight in dogs?

What type of joint is the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) in dogs?

Which bone forms the majority of the upper jaw in dogs?

Which bone in the hindlimb is commonly known as the heel bone?

What type of joint is the elbow joint in dogs?

Which bone forms the majority of the orbit in dogs?

The olecranon process is a feature of which bone in dogs?

Which bone forms the majority of the zygomatic arch in dogs?

The distal end of the fibula articulates with which bone in dogs?

Appendicular Skeleton

The scapula, humerus, pelvis, and bones of the limbs are part of the appendicular skeleton in dogs.
The skull is not part of the appendicular skeleton.

Shoulder Joint

The scapula articulates with the humerus to form the shoulder joint.

Stifle Joint

The femur articulates with the tibia to form the stifle joint.
The patella aids in extending the stifle joint.

Forelimb

The radius bears the majority of the body weight in the forelimb.
The ulna is located medially in the forelimb.
The humerus is commonly referred to as the "funny bone".

Hindlimb

The tibia is commonly referred to as the shinbone.
The fibula articulates with the tibia distally.
The calcaneus forms the point of the hock.
The patella is commonly referred to as the kneecap.

Joints

The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a hinge joint.
The elbow joint is a hinge joint.
The joint between the atlas and axis vertebrae allows for rotation.

Skull

The maxilla forms the majority of the upper jaw.
The mandible forms the majority of the lower jaw.
The styloid process is a feature of the temporal bone.
The nasal bone forms the cranial part of the nasal cavity.
The frontal bone forms the majority of the orbit.
The parietal bone and frontal bone form the majority of the cranial part of the skull.

Other

The olecranon process is a feature of the ulna.
The coronoid process is a feature of the humerus.
The supracondylar foramen is a feature of the humerus.
The zygomatic bone forms the majority of the zygomatic arch.
The acetabulum is a feature of the pelvis.
The tarsus is composed of 5 bones.

Test your knowledge of dog bone anatomy with this quiz! Identify bones in the appendicular skeleton, understand bone articulations, and learn about the functions of specific bones like the patella.