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Quiz about Its All About Bones
Quiz about Its All About Bones

It's All About Bones Trivia Quiz


This quiz tests your general knowledge of the bones in the human body. You will need to know basic terminology used to describe location, direction and position of the body structures. Good Luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by lauren26. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
lauren26
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
111,915
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
9307
Last 3 plays: krajack99 (10/10), steepone (7/10), Guest 193 (7/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. The humerus is part of what section of the human body? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. When a senior citizen fractures a hip, it might actually be that they fell due to the break as opposed to breaking the bone as a result of the fall.


Question 3 of 10
3. How many thoracic vertebrae are there in the human body? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Your patella is distal to your ischial tuberosity?


Question 5 of 10
5. How many metacarpals are there in the human body? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. The hyoid bone does not articulate with other bones.


Question 7 of 10
7. What are the three sections of the sternum called? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. The diaphysis is what part of a long bone? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Bone tissue is also known as what? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. The skeleton makes up what percentage of the body's weight? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. The humerus is part of what section of the human body?

Answer: appendicular skeleton

Along with the humerus, the appendicular skeleton is composed of the remaining bones of the arms as well as the legs, the pectoral girdle (scapula and clavicle) and the pelvic girdle (hips). The axial skeleton is the skeleton's center which includes the cranium, the vertebral column, ribs, sternum and hyoid bone.
2. When a senior citizen fractures a hip, it might actually be that they fell due to the break as opposed to breaking the bone as a result of the fall.

Answer: True

While it is true that in some cases a fracture happens before the fall, the majority of fractures in the aged population are caused by falling. Thank you to "natsim" for this information.
3. How many thoracic vertebrae are there in the human body?

Answer: 12

The twelve sets of ribs attach to each of the 12 thoracic vertebrae.
4. Your patella is distal to your ischial tuberosity?

Answer: True

The ischial tuberosity is also known as the sit bone because it is the bone your body rests on when in the sitting position. The patella is the anatomical name for the kneecap.
5. How many metacarpals are there in the human body?

Answer: 10

The metacarpals are the bones in the hand. The carpals are the bones in the wrist.
6. The hyoid bone does not articulate with other bones.

Answer: True

The hyoid bone is located in the throat and is supported by muscle.
7. What are the three sections of the sternum called?

Answer: manubrium, body, xiphoid process

If you compare the sternum to a knife, the manubrium would be the handle, the body would be the blade and the xiphoid process would be the tip of the blade.
8. The diaphysis is what part of a long bone?

Answer: shaft

Red bone marrow is found in the epiphysis (ends) of long bones.
9. Bone tissue is also known as what?

Answer: osseous tissue

The clavicle (collar bone) is the first bone to start ossifying (hardening) in a human fetus, but is the last to completely develop.
10. The skeleton makes up what percentage of the body's weight?

Answer: 15%

The bones are composed of half water and half solid matter.
Source: Author lauren26

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