Human Anatomy & Physiology Chapter 5: The Appendicular Skeleton Quiz
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Which bone forms the upper arm?

  • Humerus (correct)
  • Ulna
  • Radius
  • Ischium

How many bones are in the wrist area?

  • 14
  • 3
  • 8 (correct)
  • 5

Which bone in the lower limb is the longest, heaviest, and strongest in the body?

  • Patella
  • Tibia
  • Femur (correct)
  • Fibula

How many bones make up the human pelvis?

<p>2 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which gender has a wider and shallower pelvis due to the requirements of pregnancy and childbirth?

<p>Female (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the body does the pelvis protect?

<p>Reproductive organs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the appendicular skeleton?

<p>Mainly concerned with movement (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which bones make up the pectoral (shoulder) girdle?

<p>Clavicle and scapula (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the clavicle (collarbone)?

<p>Articulates with the manubrium of the sternum (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is the scapula located?

<p>Inferior part of the posterior thorax (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the attachment point for the humerus on the scapula?

<p>Glenoid cavity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many bones are in the appendicular skeleton?

<p>126 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which bone in the lower limb articulates with the femur on its posterior surface?

<p>Patella (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many tarsal bones form the ankle?

<p>7 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the skull forms the bones of the skull itself?

<p>Neurocranium (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many arches are formed in the foot to allow it to support the weight of the body?

<p>3 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which layer in embryos gives rise to most skeletal tissue?

<p>Mesoderm (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which bones form from the viscerocranium and come from cartilage of the pharyngeal arches?

<p>Ear bones and hyoid bone (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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