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Skeletal Anatomy and Function Quiz

#1

Which bone is commonly known as the thigh bone?

Femur
Explanation

Longest bone in the body, located in the thigh region.

#2

Which type of joint allows the most extensive range of motion?

Ball and socket joint
Explanation

Allows movement in multiple directions with great flexibility.

#3

What is the medical term for the collarbone?

Clavicle
Explanation

Bone connecting the shoulder blade to the sternum.

#4

The calcaneus bone is found in which part of the body?

Foot
Explanation

Bone forming the heel in the foot.

#5

The occipital bone is located in which part of the skull?

Back
Explanation

Forms the lower rear part of the skull.

#6

The metatarsal bones are found in which part of the body?

Foot
Explanation

Bones of the midfoot region, part of the foot.

#7

The axial skeleton includes which of the following?

Skull and vertebral column
Explanation

Central framework of the body consisting of the skull, spine, and rib cage.

#8

Which bone is NOT part of the human hand?

Tarsals
Explanation

Bones of the ankle, not part of the hand.

#9

Which bone forms the forehead and part of the eye socket?

Frontal bone
Explanation

Forms the forehead and contributes to the eye socket.

#10

Which joint is commonly affected by osteoarthritis?

Knee joint
Explanation

Common site of degenerative joint disease, causing knee pain.

#11

Which bone articulates with the radius and ulna to form the elbow joint?

Humerus
Explanation

Upper arm bone connecting to the radius and ulna at the elbow.

#12

Which of the following bones is NOT part of the axial skeleton?

Scapula
Explanation

Shoulder blade, not part of the central skeletal axis.

#13

The atlas and axis are the first two vertebrae of which region?

Cervical vertebrae
Explanation

First two vertebrae of the neck region.

#14

Which of the following bones is NOT part of the pelvic girdle?

Tibia
Explanation

Long bone of the lower leg, not part of the pelvic girdle.

#15

Which bone forms the majority of the base of the skull?

Sphenoid bone
Explanation

Contributes to the base of the skull, forming part of the eye socket.

#16

Which bone forms the majority of the posterior part of the cranium?

Occipital bone
Explanation

Forms the back part of the skull.

#17

Which bone forms the bridge of the nose?

Nasal bone
Explanation

Small bone contributing to the structure of the nose.

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