biology 1104 checkup 2

Question 1

long bone of the upper leg; longest and strongest bone

Answer 1

femur

Question 2

thinner long bone of the lower leg

Answer 2

fibula

Question 3

long bones of the foot; form the arch

Answer 3

metatarsals

Question 4

long bones of the toes or fingers

Answer 4

phalanges

Question 5

long bone of the upper arm

Answer 5

humerus

Question 6

long bone of the lower arm; lateral (thumb) side

Answer 6

radius

Question 7

short bones of the wrist

Answer 7

carpuls

Question 8

set of flat bones; scapula’s and clavicles; attaches the bones of the upper arms to the axial skeleton

Answer 8

pelvic girdle

Question 9

set of flat bones; twelve pairs of ribs, and the sternum

Answer 9

thoracic cage

Question 10

rigid set of flat bones; provides upper body strength when siting, transfers support to the legs when standing

Answer 10

pectoral girdle