Bones of the Axial Skeleton Answers

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3

✔ axialappendicular heart

A
✔ axial
B
appendicular
4

✔ axialappendicular skull

A
✔ axial
B
appendicular
5

axial✔ appendicular knee

A
axial
B
✔ appendicular
7

The bones of the cranium are connected at

A
sutures.
B
cartilage.
C
nerve tissue.
D
movable joints.
8

There are seven bones found in the neck region of the vertebral column. These are called

A
lumbar vertebrae.
B
thoracic vertebrae.
C
cervical vertebrae.
D
sacrum vertebrae.
9

What does the shape of the skull allow it to do? Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
It can collapse under stress.
B
It can offer protection to the brain.
C
It can provide attachment sites for the teeth.
D
It can transmit electrical signals through the bones.
11

The sternum is located

A
along the spinal cord.
B
at the base of the jaw.
C
in the center of the chest.
D
below the lumbar vertebrae.
12

The vertebrae function to protect the

A
brain.
B
kidneys.
C
spinal cord.
D
back muscles.
13

The ribs and sternum form a protective shield around the

A
brain.
B
spinal cord.
C
sense organs.
D
internal organs.
14

The eyes, ears, nose, and tongue are

A
bones.
B
cartilage.
C
sinuses.
D
sensory organs.
17

The upper jaw is made up of

A
the cranium.
B
the mandible.
C
the hyoid bone.
D
maxillary bones.
18

Which of these statements describe the sacrum? Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
It is triangular in shape.
B
It is part of the thoracic cage.
C
It is made up of five fused vertebrae.
D
It is located above the lumbar vertebrae.
19

What are the two primary functions of the sinuses? Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
They allow the passage of food.
B
They filter out foreign particles in the air.
C
They reduce the weight of the skull.
D
They increase the loudness of the voice.
20

What distinguishes true ribs from false ribs?

A
True ribs are part of the thoracic cage while false ribs are not.
B
True ribs are found in adults and false ribs are found in children.
C
True ribs are made of bone and false ribs are made of cartilage.
D
True ribs connect directly to the sternum while false ribs do not.

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