Question 1

Which of the following best describes the primary function of the axial skeleton?

Accepted Answer

Forms the body’s longitudinal axis and encases body cavities to protect underlying organs

Question 2

How many bones make up the human adult skeleton?

Accepted Answer

206

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Pelvic girdle

Question 4

The appendicular skeleton includes all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Thoracic cage

Question 5

Which bone is part of the pectoral girdle and directly articulates with the axial skeleton?

Accepted Answer

Clavicle

Question 6

If a patient suffers a fracture to the humerus, which region of the skeleton is affected?

Accepted Answer

Appendicular skeleton

Question 7

Which of the following equations correctly represents the total number of bones in the adult human skeleton, given the axial skeleton has 80 bones and the appendicular skeleton has 126 bones?

Accepted Answer

$$206 = 80 + 126$$

Question 8

Which statement best explains why the appendicular skeleton is primarily suited for movement?

Accepted Answer

Its structure provides numerous sites for muscle attachment and includes bones of the limbs and girdles

Question 9

A trauma to the thoracic cage could potentially damage which organs?

Accepted Answer

Lungs and heart

Question 10

Which of the following correctly matches the bone to its region in the appendicular skeleton?

Accepted Answer

Scapula – pectoral girdle

Question 11

If a person has a congenital defect affecting the vertebral column, which part of the skeleton is primarily involved?

Accepted Answer

Axial skeleton

Question 12

Which of the following is a function of the axial skeleton that is NOT a primary function of the appendicular skeleton?

Accepted Answer

Protection of vital organs within body cavities

Question 13

Which equation best represents the number of bones in the skull, given there are 8 cranial and 14 facial bones?

Accepted Answer

$$22 = 8 + 14$$

Question 14

Which of the following bones is NOT found in the upper limb?

Accepted Answer

Femur

Question 15

A patient presents with a broken rib. Which part of the skeleton is affected?

Accepted Answer

Axial skeleton

Question 16

Which of the following best describes the relationship between the pectoral girdle and the upper limb?

Accepted Answer

The pectoral girdle anchors the upper limb to the trunk and is part of the appendicular skeleton

Question 17

Which of the following is a correct anatomical pairing?

Accepted Answer

Scapula – pectoral girdle

Question 18

Which of the following statements about the vertebral column is correct?

Accepted Answer

It consists of 33 bones, including fused sacrum and coccyx

Question 19

Which of the following bones is part of the appendicular skeleton and forms the lower limb?

Accepted Answer

Femur

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

Supports movement and provides sites for muscle attachment

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