Bones of the Axial Skeleton Quiz

Challenge yourself with questions about bones, vertebrae, and skulls. How well do you know the axial skeleton? Find out now!

#1

Which bone is not part of the axial skeleton?

Femur
Scapula
Sternum
Ethmoid
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#2

Which vertebrae are located in the neck region?

Thoracic vertebrae
Lumbar vertebrae
Cervical vertebrae
Sacral vertebrae
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#3

The foramen magnum is found in which bone?

Frontal bone
Temporal bone
Occipital bone
Parietal bone
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#4

Which bone forms the anterior base of the cranium?

Temporal bone
Sphenoid bone
Ethmoid bone
Frontal bone
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#5

Which bone articulates with the talus and calcaneus, forming the ankle joint?

Femur
Tibia
Fibula
Patella
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#6

What is the main function of the vertebral column?

Support and protect the spinal cord
Aid in breathing
Digestion
Generate blood cells
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#7

Which bone houses the pituitary gland?

Sphenoid
Temporal
Frontal
Parietal
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#8

What is the function of the ribcage?

Aid in digestion
Protect vital organs
Support the legs
Facilitate breathing
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#9

Which bone articulates with the first cervical vertebra (atlas)?

Axis
Cervical vertebra
Occipital bone
Sphenoid bone
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#10

Which bone contains the alveoli that house the teeth?

Mandible
Maxilla
Zygomatic bone
Palatine bone
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#11

The pituitary gland is housed in a depression of the sphenoid bone called the?

Sella turcica
Ethmoid notch
Cribriform plate
Foramen ovale
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#12

What is the function of the fontanelles in a newborn's skull?

Aid in breathing
Allow for skull flexibility during birth
Protect the brain
Facilitate vision
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#13

What is the function of the hyoid bone in the neck?

Facilitates breathing
Supports the tongue and larynx
Stores calcium
Initiates digestion
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#14

The occipital bone forms which part of the skull?

Forehead
Crown
Back of the head
Cheekbones
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#15

The suture between the parietal and temporal bones is known as?

Coronal suture
Lambdoid suture
Sagittal suture
Squamous suture
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#16

Which bone forms the bridge of the nose?

Nasal bone
Zygomatic bone
Ethmoid bone
Vomer bone
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#17

Which of the following is not a facial bone?

Nasal bone
Zygomatic bone
Sphenoid bone
Parietal bone
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#18

The vertebral column includes how many cervical vertebrae?

5
7
12
24
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#19

What is the function of the cribriform plate in the ethmoid bone?

Supports the brain
Facilitates olfaction (sense of smell)
Articulates with the spine
Protects the eyes
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