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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the body does the pelvis protect?

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

    What is the primary function of the appendicular skeleton?

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

    Which bones make up the pectoral (shoulder) girdle?

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

    What is the function of the clavicle (collarbone)?

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

    Where is the scapula located?

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

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

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

    How many bones are in the appendicular skeleton?

    <p>126</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Patella</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many tarsal bones form the ankle?

    <p>7</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Neurocranium</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layer in embryos gives rise to most skeletal tissue?

    <p>Mesoderm</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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