Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Scapula

Question 2

How many bones are found in the adult human axial skeleton according to the diagram?

Accepted Answer

80

Question 3

Which region of the vertebral column contains the greatest number of vertebrae?

Accepted Answer

Thoracic

Question 4

If a patient suffers a fracture to the coccyx, which division of the skeleton is affected?

Accepted Answer

Axial skeleton

Question 5

Which of the following is a function of the axial skeleton?

Accepted Answer

Protects the brain and spinal cord

Question 6

The appendicular skeleton includes which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Pelvic girdle

Question 7

A person with a broken clavicle has injured which part of the skeleton?

Accepted Answer

Appendicular skeleton

Question 8

Which bone is directly involved in protecting the heart and lungs?

Accepted Answer

Rib

Question 9

If the total number of bones in the adult human skeleton is 206, and the axial skeleton contains 80 bones, how many bones are in the appendicular skeleton?

$206 - 80 = x$

Accepted Answer

$x = 126$

Question 10

Which of the following statements about the sacrum is correct?

Accepted Answer

It is formed by the fusion of five vertebrae

Question 11

A patient presents with a herniated disc between L4 and L5. Which region of the vertebral column is affected?

Accepted Answer

Lumbar

Question 12

Which bone forms the posterior part of the pelvic girdle?

Accepted Answer

Sacrum

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

Protects internal organs

Question 14

Which of the following bones is found in both the axial and appendicular skeletons?

Accepted Answer

None; bones are exclusive to each division

Question 15

If a person has a fracture in the thoracic vertebrae, which function might be compromised?

Accepted Answer

Protection of the spinal cord

Question 16

Which of the following is the correct sequence of regions in the vertebral column from superior to inferior?

Accepted Answer

Cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral, coccygeal

Question 17

Which bone is part of the pectoral girdle?

Accepted Answer

Clavicle

Question 18

A patient with osteoporosis is most likely to suffer fractures in which part of the skeleton?

Accepted Answer

Axial skeleton, especially vertebrae

Question 19

Which of the following bones is classified as a flat bone?

Accepted Answer

Skull

Question 20

If the number of cervical vertebrae is 7, thoracic is 12, lumbar is 5, sacral is 5 (fused), and coccygeal is 4 (fused), what is the total number of vertebrae in the adult human vertebral column?

$7 + 12 + 5 + 5 + 4 = x$

Accepted Answer

$x = 33$

Overview of the Human Skeletal System: Axial and Appendicular Divisions

Study Guide - Practice Questions

Study Guide - Flashcards