Bones and Bone Structure Quiz

Bones do not conduct electrical signals; they provide structure, support, and protection.

The periosteum is the tough membrane covering the outer surface of bones.

The shoulder joint, also known as the glenohumeral joint, connects the arm to the shoulder.

The clavicle, or collarbone, is a long bone that serves as a strut between the shoulder blade and the sternum.

The femur, or thighbone, is the longest and strongest bone in the human body, located in the thigh.

Fibrous joints, also known as sutures, connect bones without allowing movement.

The ulna, despite its name, is not directly associated with humor; its name comes from its resemblance to a weaver's shuttle, which used to be called a 'humerus.'

The femur is the longest and strongest bone in the human body, located in the thigh.

The tibia, also known as the shinbone, is the larger and stronger of the two bones in the leg below the knee.

Ball and socket joints provide the greatest range of motion, allowing movement in all directions.

The maxilla forms the upper jaw and carries the upper teeth.

The coccyx, or tailbone, is a small triangular bone located at the base of the spine, formed by fused vertebrae.

Red bone marrow is a key component of bones, responsible for producing red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.

The sternum, or breastbone, is a long flat bone located in the center of the chest.

The scapula, or shoulder blade, is part of the appendicular skeleton, not the axial skeleton.

The patella, or kneecap, is a small flat triangular bone in front of the knee joint.

The frontal bone forms the forehead and part of the eye sockets.