Anatomy Axial and Appendicular Skeleton

True or false, the vertebrae starts at the base of the skull and continues to the pelvis.

• true

• false

What is the function of the vertebrae?

• Protects the spinal cord and is

  a channel for nerves

• Protects the spinal cord

• Protects the spinal cord and is a channel for

  blood vessels

• Only used for structure

How many pairs of ribs are there, and also what is the total number of bones in the ribs?

• 12 pairs, 24 bones total

• 12 pairs, 25 bones total

• 10 pairs, 20 bones total

• 11 pairs, 22 bones total

What organs do the ribs protect?

• Heart, lungs, and other vital

  organs

• Heart, lungs, stomach

• Heart, large intestine, lungs

• Heart and lungs

True or false, the appendicular skeleton is only responsible for allowing us to stand up straight.

• true

• false

Which term describes the end of a bone that is closest to the main mass of the body?

• distal epiphysis

• diaphysis

• proximal epiphysis

• periosteum

How many bones are in an adult human skeleton?

• 206

• 268

• 300

• 365

Which part of the human skeleton contains more bones?

• axial skeleton

• appendicular skeleton

Which of these is a type of long bone?

• carpals

• tarsals

• skull

• femur

The sternum is an example of a _ bone.

• flat

• long

• sesamoid

• irregular