Skeletal System Quiz

What are the main components of the skeletal system?

• Muscles, tendons, and ligaments

• Bones, cartilage, and joints

• Skin, hair, and nails

• Blood, nerves, and vessels

Which of the following is a function of the skeleton?

• To produce red blood cells

• To provide support for the body

• To regulate body temperature

• To digest food

Into how many main parts can the skeleton be divided?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

Which part of the skeleton forms the axis of the animal?

• Appendicular skeleton

• Axial skeleton

• Splanchnic skeleton

• Peripheral skeleton

What type of bones are classified as long bones?

• Skull and ribs

• Femur and humerus

• Carpals and tarsals

• Vertebrae and pelvis

Which bones are included in the forelimb?

• Femur, tibia, fibula, metatarsals, phalanges

• Humerus, radius, ulna, metacarpals, phalanges

• Carpals, tarsals, metatarsals, phalanges

• Scapula, clavicle, sternum, ribs

Where is the humerus located?

• Lower hindlimb

• Upper forelimb

• Lower forelimb

• Upper hindlimb

What is the anatomical landmark located on the proximal end of the femur?

• Olecranon

• Greater trochanter

• Acromion

• Medial malleolus

Which bones articulate proximally with the tarsals?

• Metacarpals

• Phalanges

• Metatarsals

• Carpals

What is the location of the carpal bones?

• Distally of the tibia and fibula

• Distally of the radius and ulna

• Proximally of the femur

• Proximally of the humerus