Musculoskeletal Anatomy and Medical Terminology Quiz

The clavicle is commonly known as the collarbone, connecting the sternum to the shoulder blade.

The femur is the medical term for the thigh bone, the longest and strongest bone in the human body.

The scapula is the medical term for the shoulder blade, a triangular bone that connects the upper arm bone to the collarbone.

The tibia is not part of the human forearm; it is the larger, weight-bearing bone of the lower leg.

The ulna bone forms the prominent part of the elbow, alongside the radius.

A tendon is the tough, fibrous tissue that connects muscle to bone.

Adipose tissue is not a type of muscle tissue; it is fat tissue.

Ossification is the process where bones are formed from cartilage during development and growth.

The biceps brachii muscle is primarily responsible for flexing the elbow joint.

A strain is the term for a condition where a muscle or tendon is stretched or torn due to overexertion.

The diaphragm is the primary muscle responsible for inhalation, contracting to increase the volume of the chest cavity.

The patella is the medical term for the knee cap, a small, flat triangular bone in front of the knee joint.

The saddle joint allows movement in all three planes and is characterized by two saddle-shaped surfaces.

Pelvic bone is not a type of vertebra in the human spine; it forms the basin-like structure of the pelvis.

The hyoid bone does not articulate with any other bone in the body; it is located in the neck and serves as an attachment point for muscles and ligaments.

The clavicle is not part of the human axial skeleton; it is a part of the appendicular skeleton.

Regulation of body temperature is not a function of the skeletal system; it is primarily involved in support, protection, movement, and blood cell production.