Bones of the Axial Skeleton Quiz

Femur is a bone of the appendicular skeleton.

Cervical vertebrae are located in the neck region of the vertebral column.

The foramen magnum is found in the occipital bone.

The frontal bone forms the anterior base of the cranium.

The tibia articulates with the talus and calcaneus, forming the ankle joint.

The vertebral column provides structural support and protection for the spinal cord.

The pituitary gland is housed in a depression of the sphenoid bone called the sella turcica.

The ribcage protects vital organs such as the heart and lungs.

The axis bone articulates with the first cervical vertebra (atlas).

The maxilla bone contains the alveoli that house the teeth.

The pituitary gland is housed in the sella turcica of the sphenoid bone.

Fontanelles in a newborn's skull allow for flexibility during birth and rapid brain growth.

The hyoid bone supports the tongue and larynx.

The occipital bone forms the back of the head.

The suture between the parietal and temporal bones is called the squamous suture.

The nasal bone forms the bridge of the nose.

The parietal bone is not a facial bone, it is part of the skull.

The vertebral column typically includes seven cervical vertebrae.

The cribriform plate in the ethmoid bone facilitates the sense of smell (olfaction).