18 flashcards · Shared on 19 August 2026 by AtomAI Library
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Which bones belong to the appendicular skeleton?
The limbs and the pectoral and pelvic girdles
Which bones belong to the appendicular skeleton?
The limbs and the pectoral and pelvic girdles
The pelvic girdle is formed by two hip bones. Which three bones fuse to form each hip bone?
Ilium, ischium, and pubis
Which lower-leg bone is larger, lies medially, and bears most of the body's weight?
Tibia
What are the diaphysis and epiphyses of a long bone?
The shaft and the ends
How many pairs of ribs are normally found in the human skeleton?
12
What is the main function of the cranium?
Protecting the brain
What is the standard number of bones in the adult human skeleton?
206
What is the patella?
The kneecap
Which bone is the only movable bone of the skull, apart from the auditory ossicles?
Mandible
Which bone extends from the shoulder to the elbow?
Humerus
How many cervical vertebrae are normally present?
7
Where are the carpal and tarsal bones located, respectively?
Wrist and ankle
Which part of the axial skeleton encloses and protects the spinal cord?
Vertebral column
Which flat bone lies in the front midline of the chest?
Sternum
Which bones form the pectoral, or shoulder, girdle?
Clavicles and scapulae
Which description best defines the axial skeleton?
The skull, vertebral column, ribs, and sternum
In the anatomical position, which forearm bone lies on the thumb side?
Radius
Which bone is the longest and strongest bone in the human body?
Femur