10 Questions
What is the distalmost portion of a limb known as?
Extremity
What is the bony endoskeleton of the limbs known as?
Appendicular skeleton
How many limbs do all tetrapods have?
Four
What are the cranial pair of limbs known as?
Forelimbs
What do tetrapods use their limbs for, according to the text?
Walking, running, jumping, swimming, climbing, grasping, touching, and striking
What is the extremity of a limb known as?
Distal portion
What is the appendicular skeleton of the limbs homologous to?
Fins of fish ancestors
What are the hindlimbs of tetrapods also known as?
Back legs
In what posture do hominid primates, particularly humans, have more erect forelimbs and hindlimbs?
Bipedal posture
How many pairs of limbs do tetrapods have?
Four
Test your knowledge of tetrapod anatomy and locomotion with this quiz on limb structure and function. Explore the bony endoskeleton, extremities, and various modes of terrestrial and aquatic locomotion used by tetrapods.
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