Unit 5: Skeletal System Exam Questions
and Answers Graded A+
Axial Skeleton - Correct answer-Portion of the skeletal system that consists of the
skull, rib cage, and vertebral column
Appendicular skeleton - Correct answer-Bones of the shoulder, pelvis, and upper
and lower extremities
Three sections of a Long Bone - Correct answer-proximal epiphysis, diaphysis,
distal epiphysis
Mandible - Correct answer-Jaw bone
Cervical Vertebrae - Correct answer-The 7 vertebrae of the neck, immediately
below the skull. Form the top portion of the vertebral column.
Thoracic Vertebrae - Correct answer-The second set of 12 vertebrae; form the
outward curve of the spine and attach to the ribs.
Lumbar Vertebrae - Correct answer-The 5 vertebrae of the lower back.
Sacrum and Coccyx - Correct answer-Single bones that result from the fusion of
several vertebrae, that form the tail bone.
, Ribs - Correct answer-The bones in the chest that protect the heart and lungs.
Clavicle - Correct answer-Collar bone
Scapula - Correct answer-Shoulder blade
Humerus - Correct answer-Upper arm bone
Radius - Correct answer-Lateral bone of the forearm (thumb side)
Ulna - Correct answer-Medial bone of the forearm (pinky side)
Carpals - Correct answer-Bones of the wrist
Metacarpals - Correct answer-Bones of the hand
Phalanges - Correct answer-Bones of the fingers and toes
Femur - Correct answer-Thigh bone
Patella - Correct answer-Kneecap
Tibia - Correct answer-Shin Bone
Fibula - Correct answer-The lateral and smaller bone of the lower leg
Tarsals - Correct answer-Ankle bones
Metatarsals - Correct answer-Foot bones
and Answers Graded A+
Axial Skeleton - Correct answer-Portion of the skeletal system that consists of the
skull, rib cage, and vertebral column
Appendicular skeleton - Correct answer-Bones of the shoulder, pelvis, and upper
and lower extremities
Three sections of a Long Bone - Correct answer-proximal epiphysis, diaphysis,
distal epiphysis
Mandible - Correct answer-Jaw bone
Cervical Vertebrae - Correct answer-The 7 vertebrae of the neck, immediately
below the skull. Form the top portion of the vertebral column.
Thoracic Vertebrae - Correct answer-The second set of 12 vertebrae; form the
outward curve of the spine and attach to the ribs.
Lumbar Vertebrae - Correct answer-The 5 vertebrae of the lower back.
Sacrum and Coccyx - Correct answer-Single bones that result from the fusion of
several vertebrae, that form the tail bone.
, Ribs - Correct answer-The bones in the chest that protect the heart and lungs.
Clavicle - Correct answer-Collar bone
Scapula - Correct answer-Shoulder blade
Humerus - Correct answer-Upper arm bone
Radius - Correct answer-Lateral bone of the forearm (thumb side)
Ulna - Correct answer-Medial bone of the forearm (pinky side)
Carpals - Correct answer-Bones of the wrist
Metacarpals - Correct answer-Bones of the hand
Phalanges - Correct answer-Bones of the fingers and toes
Femur - Correct answer-Thigh bone
Patella - Correct answer-Kneecap
Tibia - Correct answer-Shin Bone
Fibula - Correct answer-The lateral and smaller bone of the lower leg
Tarsals - Correct answer-Ankle bones
Metatarsals - Correct answer-Foot bones
