18 Questions
Which bone forms the upper arm?
Humerus
How many bones are in the wrist area?
8
Which bone in the lower limb is the longest, heaviest, and strongest in the body?
Femur
How many bones make up the human pelvis?
2
Which gender has a wider and shallower pelvis due to the requirements of pregnancy and childbirth?
Female
Which part of the body does the pelvis protect?
Reproductive organs
What is the primary function of the appendicular skeleton?
Mainly concerned with movement
Which bones make up the pectoral (shoulder) girdle?
Clavicle and scapula
What is the function of the clavicle (collarbone)?
Articulates with the manubrium of the sternum
Where is the scapula located?
Inferior part of the posterior thorax
What is the attachment point for the humerus on the scapula?
Glenoid cavity
How many bones are in the appendicular skeleton?
126
Which bone in the lower limb articulates with the femur on its posterior surface?
Patella
How many tarsal bones form the ankle?
7
Which part of the skull forms the bones of the skull itself?
Neurocranium
How many arches are formed in the foot to allow it to support the weight of the body?
3
Which layer in embryos gives rise to most skeletal tissue?
Mesoderm
Which bones form from the viscerocranium and come from cartilage of the pharyngeal arches?
Ear bones and hyoid bone
Test your knowledge on the skeletal system's appendicular skeleton, focusing on the limbs, pectoral girdle, and pelvic girdle. Explore the bones comprising the upper and lower limbs, as well as the composition of the shoulder girdle.
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