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Skeletal System Structures Quiz

#1

Which bone is commonly referred to as the thigh bone?

Femur
Explanation

Longest bone in the human body

#2

Which bone forms the forehead and upper eye sockets?

Frontal bone
Explanation

Contributes to the structure of the cranium

#3

Which bone helps in forming the bridge of the nose?

Nasal bone
Explanation

Contributes to the nasal structure

#4

The coccyx is also known as the ________ bone.

Tailbone
Explanation

Final segment of the vertebral column

#5

Which bone is commonly known as the collarbone?

Clavicle
Explanation

Long bone connecting the arm to the trunk

#6

What is the medical term for the collarbone?

Clavicle
Explanation

Bone connecting the sternum to the scapula

#7

Which of the following is NOT a bone in the human body?

Epiglottis
Explanation

It's a cartilage structure in the throat

#8

What is the medical term for the shoulder blade?

Scapula
Explanation

Flat bone connecting the humerus with the clavicle

#9

Which bone articulates with the humerus to form the elbow joint?

Ulna
Explanation

Forms the elbow joint with the humerus

#10

What is the smallest bone in the human body?

Stapes
Explanation

Located in the middle ear, involved in hearing

#11

What type of joint is the knee joint?

Hinge joint
Explanation

Allows movement in one direction, like a hinge

#12

Which bone is located in the lower arm on the same side as the thumb?

Radius
Explanation

Lateral bone of the forearm

#13

Which bones make up the wrist joint?

Radius and scaphoid
Explanation

Bones of the forearm and carpal bones

#14

Which bone helps in protecting the spinal cord?

Vertebra
Explanation

Segmented bones forming the spine

#15

What is the purpose of the sesamoid bones?

To reduce friction and modify pressure
Explanation

Embedded within tendons to protect them

#16

Which bone forms the heel of the foot?

Talus
Explanation

Important bone in the ankle joint

#17

The wrist joint is also known as the ________ joint.

Radiocarpal
Explanation

Joint between the radius and carpal bones

#18

What is the function of the hyoid bone?

To support the tongue and larynx
Explanation

Supports the muscles of the tongue and larynx

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