Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a function of the axial skeleton?

Accepted Answer

Facilitating movement of the limbs

Question 2

The appendicular skeleton includes all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Vertebral column

Question 3

Which bone is part of the pectoral girdle?

Accepted Answer

Clavicle

Question 4

A patient presents with a fracture to the 'innominate bone.' Which region of the skeleton is affected?

Accepted Answer

Appendicular skeleton

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the difference between the axial and appendicular skeletons?

Accepted Answer

Axial skeleton forms the central axis of the body; appendicular skeleton includes limbs and girdles

Question 6

If a person suffers an injury to the sternum, which function of the axial skeleton is most directly compromised?

Accepted Answer

Protection of the heart and lungs

Question 7

Which equation correctly represents the total number of bones in the adult human skeleton?

Accepted Answer

$80 + 126 = 206$

Question 8

A child is diagnosed with a congenital defect affecting the vertebral column. Which region of the skeleton is primarily involved?

Accepted Answer

Axial skeleton

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Scapula

Question 10

During a sports injury, a person fractures their clavicle. Which skeletal function is most likely to be affected?

Accepted Answer

Attachment of the upper limb to the trunk

Question 11

Which of the following statements about the appendicular skeleton is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

It includes the pectoral and pelvic girdles

Question 12

A medical student is asked to identify the bone that forms the collarbone. What is the correct anatomical term?

Accepted Answer

Clavicle

Question 13

Which of the following is a major function of the appendicular skeleton?

Accepted Answer

Facilitating movement of the limbs

Question 14

If the pelvic girdle is damaged, which of the following activities would be most affected?

Accepted Answer

Walking

Question 15

Which of the following correctly matches the bone to its skeletal region?

Accepted Answer

Radius - Appendicular skeleton

Question 16

A patient with osteoporosis is most likely to experience fractures in which region of the skeleton due to its weight-bearing function?

Accepted Answer

Axial skeleton, especially vertebral column

Question 17

Which of the following is a correct anatomical pairing?

Accepted Answer

Pelvic girdle - Appendicular skeleton

Question 18

Which equation represents the number of bones in the appendicular skeleton?

Accepted Answer

$126$

Question 19

A radiograph shows a fracture in the bone that connects the upper limb to the trunk. Which bone is most likely fractured?

Accepted Answer

Clavicle

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a component of the appendicular skeleton?

Accepted Answer

Sternum

Chapter 7: The Skeleton – Structure and Function of the Human Skeletal System

Study Guide - Practice Questions