Tetrapod Limb Anatomy and Locomotion Quiz
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What is the distalmost portion of a limb known as?

  • Appendage
  • Endoskeleton
  • Extremity (correct)
  • Symmetrical pair

What is the bony endoskeleton of the limbs known as?

  • Vertebral column
  • Cranial skeleton
  • Appendicular skeleton (correct)
  • Axial skeleton

How many limbs do all tetrapods have?

  • Two
  • Eight
  • Four (correct)
  • Six

What are the cranial pair of limbs known as?

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

What do tetrapods use their limbs for, according to the text?

<p>Walking, running, jumping, swimming, climbing, grasping, touching, and striking (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the extremity of a limb known as?

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

What is the appendicular skeleton of the limbs homologous to?

<p>Fins of fish ancestors (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the hindlimbs of tetrapods also known as?

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

In what posture do hominid primates, particularly humans, have more erect forelimbs and hindlimbs?

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

How many pairs of limbs do tetrapods have?

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

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