Anatomical Terminology and Skeletal System Quiz

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#1

What is the anatomical term for the front side of the body?

Dorsal
Ventral
Superior
Inferior
#2

Which bone is commonly referred to as the 'collarbone'?

Humerus
Femur
Clavicle
Radius
#3

In the human skull, what connects the parietal and temporal bones on each side?

Coronal suture
Lambdoid suture
Sagittal suture
Squamous suture
#4

Which bone in the human body is commonly known as the 'thighbone'?

Femur
Tibia
Fibula
Patella
#5

What is the term for the point where two or more bones meet?

Tendon
Ligament
Articulation
Cartilage
#6

What is the anatomical term for the sole of the foot?

Plantar
Dorsal
Palmar
Sural
#7

What is the term for the process of bone formation?

Ossification
Fusion
Resorption
Calcification
#8

In the skeletal system, what are joints that allow for limited movement called?

Immovable joints
Amphiarthrosis
Synarthrosis
Diarthrosis
#9

What is the anatomical term for the heel bone?

Calcaneus
Tibia
Fibula
Metatarsal
#10

Which of the following is NOT a facial bone?

Maxilla
Mandible
Temporal
Occipital
#11

Which bone forms the forehead and the upper part of the eye sockets?

Nasal bone
Frontal bone
Zygomatic bone
Sphenoid bone
#12

What is the main function of the skeletal system?

Production of hormones
Protection of internal organs
Digestion of food
Transportation of oxygen
#13

Which part of the vertebral column is most superior in the human body?

Cervical
Thoracic
Lumbar
Sacral
#14

What is the function of the medullary cavity in long bones?

Blood cell production
Storage of minerals
Strength and support
Fat storage
#15

Which type of muscle contraction occurs when the muscle lengthens while generating force?

Isometric contraction
Concentric contraction
Eccentric contraction
Isotonic contraction
#16

In the axial skeleton, which vertebrae are found in the chest region?

Cervical vertebrae
Thoracic vertebrae
Lumbar vertebrae
Sacral vertebrae
#17

What is the term for the bony prominence on the outer side of the ankle?

Medial malleolus
Lateral malleolus
Calcaneal tuberosity
Tarsal bone
#18

Which joint type allows for the greatest range of movement?

Hinge joint
Ball and socket joint
Pivot joint
Gliding joint

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