$206 = \text{Axial skeleton bones} + \text{Appendicular skeleton bones}$

Question 1

Which of the following bones is part of the axial skeleton?

Accepted Answer

Sternum

Question 2

A patient presents with a fracture to the 'lunate.' In which region of the body is this bone located?

Accepted Answer

Wrist

Question 3

Which of the following best describes the function of the intervertebral discs?

Accepted Answer

They act as shock absorbers between vertebrae.

Question 4

The costal cartilage is primarily responsible for which function in the thoracic cage?

Accepted Answer

Providing flexibility for rib movement during respiration.

Question 5

Which bone marking is defined as a rounded articular projection, often found at joints?

Accepted Answer

Condyle

Question 6

A forensic anthropologist finds a bone with a prominent 'olecranon process.' Which bone is this most likely from?

Accepted Answer

Ulna

Question 7

Which of the following vertebrae can be identified by the presence of transverse foramina?

Accepted Answer

Cervical vertebrae

Question 8

The acetabulum is a feature of which bone?

Accepted Answer

Coxal bone (hip bone)

Question 9

Which of the following correctly describes the difference between the proximal and distal ends of a rib?

Accepted Answer

The proximal end articulates with the vertebra, while the distal end faces outward and may attach to costal cartilage.

Question 10

A patient has a fracture at the 'styloid process' of the radius. What is the clinical significance of this injury?

Accepted Answer

It may impair wrist movement due to its role in ligament attachment.

Question 11

Which equation best represents the total number of bones in the adult human body?

Accepted Answer

$206 = 	ext{Axial skeleton bones} + 	ext{Appendicular skeleton bones}$

Question 12

Which of the following is a function of the vertebral foramen?

Accepted Answer

Passageway for the spinal cord.

Question 13

A radiograph shows a fracture at the 'trochanter.' Which bone is most likely affected?

Accepted Answer

Femur

Question 14

Which bone forms the posterior part of the hard palate?

Accepted Answer

Palatine bone

Question 15

Which of the following best describes the difference between true ribs and false ribs?

Accepted Answer

True ribs attach directly to the sternum via their own costal cartilage, while false ribs do not.

Question 16

Which of the following is a distinguishing feature of lumbar vertebrae compared to thoracic vertebrae?

Accepted Answer

Large, kidney-shaped vertebral body.

Question 17

A patient suffers a blow to the 'zygomatic bone.' Which function may be compromised?

Accepted Answer

Vision due to orbital structure.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

Mandible

Question 19

Which bone marking is best described as a shallow depression or hollow?

Accepted Answer

Fossa

Question 20

A medical student is asked to identify the bone that contains the 'crista galli.' Which bone should they select?

Accepted Answer

Ethmoid bone

Bones of the Human Body: Structure, Classification, and Identification

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