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Flashcards on Anatomy: Human Skeletal System
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What is the main function of the skeletal system?
To provide support, protection, and movement for the body.
How many bones are there in the adult human body?
206
What are the two main divisions of the skeletal system?
Axial skeleton and appendicular skeleton
What is the purpose of the axial skeleton?
To protect vital organs and provide support for the body's upright posture.
Which bones make up the axial skeleton?
Skull, vertebral column, ribs, and sternum.
What is the purpose of the appendicular skeleton?
To facilitate movement and provide attachment points for muscles.
Which bones make up the appendicular skeleton?
Limbs (arms and legs), shoulder girdle, and pelvis.
What is the largest bone in the human body?
Femur (thigh bone)
What is the smallest bone in the human body?
Stapes (found in the middle ear)
What is the purpose of joints in the skeletal system?
To allow movement and flexibility between bones.
What are the three main types of joints?
Fibrous joints, cartilaginous joints, and synovial joints.
What is the cranial bone that surrounds and protects the brain?
Skull
What is the bone that forms the backbone and protects the spinal cord?
Vertebral column (spine)
What are the long bones of the upper limbs called?
Humerus (upper arm bone), radius, and ulna (forearm bones)
What are the long bones of the lower limbs called?
Femur (thigh bone), tibia, and fibula (lower leg bones)
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Which division of the skeletal system includes the skull and vertebral column?
Axial skeleton
Appendicular skeleton
Cranial skeleton
Vertebral skeleton
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How many bones are there in the axial skeleton?
50
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150
80
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Which bone is situated between the ulna and the clavicle?
Radius
Femur
Patella
Tibia
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Which bone is responsible for the production of red blood cells?
Femur
Skull
Pelvis
Tibia
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What are the bones of the fingers called?
Tarsals
Phalanges
Metacarpals
Carpals
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Which joint allows movement in all directions?
Hinge joint
Pivot joint
Ball-and-socket joint
Gliding joint
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Which bone forms the knee joint with the femur?
Tibia
Fibula
Patella
Humerus
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What is the medical term for the collarbone?
Clavicle
Fibula
Patella
Humerus
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Which bone is not part of the human skull?
Mandible
Humerus
Temporal bone
Occipital bone
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What is the function of ligaments in the skeletal system?
To connect muscles to bones
To connect bones to other bones
To provide cushioning and support
To produce and store red blood cells
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