Skeletal System Vocabulary Quiz

What is the medical term for the collarbone?

• femur

• humerus

• clavicle

• scapula

Which bone is commonly known as the kneecap?

• humerus

• femur

• tibia

• patella

What is the name of the bone in the upper arm?

• fibula

• femur

• humerus

• tibia

What is the term for the small bones in the fingers and toes?

• phalanges

• tarsals

• carpals

• metacarpals

Which bone protects the brain?

• vertebra

• femur

• skull

• rib

What is the name of the bone in the lower leg, commonly known as the shinbone?

• tibia

• femur

• fibula

• humerus

What is the term for the bones in the spine?

• ligaments

• vertebrae

• tendons

• cartilage

Which bone is also known as the shoulder blade?

• Scapula

• Humerus

• Tibia

• Femur

What is the name of the bone in the thigh?

• femur

• humerus

• tibia

• fibula

What is the term for the bones in the wrist?

• metacarpal bones

• phalanges

• tarsal bones

• carpal bones