Skeletal System Quiz

Fill in the blank: The pelvic and pectoral girdles are considered part of the ​ (a)   skeleton. The ​ (b)   girdle is much sturdier and provides far less mobility than the other. The ​ (c)   girdle is partly pictured below. (3 pts)

• appendicular
• pelvic
• axial
• pectoral

What are the bones in the ankle called?

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What are the bones in the toes called?

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What are the bones in the main portion of the foot called?

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Name one similarity and one difference between the anatomy of your big toe and your thumb.

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The axial skeleton consists of the bones in the __________, __________, and __________. (3 pts)

• skull

• spinal column

• rib cage

• pelvis

• scapula

On the figure to the right, label the ones indicated by the four lines.

c

e

f

d

Patella

Tarsals

Tibia

Sacrum

Femur

Fibula

Cords of dense connective tissue connecting muscles to bones.

• Tendon

• Cartilage

• Sacrum

• Joint

• Ulna

Cords of dense connective tissue connecting two bones together.

• Ligament

• Radius

• Coccyx

• Radius

• Joint

The solid base of the vertebral column that connects to the ilium.

• Sacrum

• Sternum

• Clavicle

• Radius

• Coccyx