Biobones Trivia Quiz

Answer: Leg

The fibula is opposite the tibia in the lower part of the leg. It is a very thin bone and very easy to break.

Answer: Arm

The humerus connects off the clavicle (collar bone). The humerus is next to the "funny bone" which is really a nerve.

Answer: Hand

The carpals are the wrist bones. Sometimes, the carpals are confused with the tarsals, which are the ankle bones.

Answer: Head

The cranium is another name for the scalp. It is one of 22 bones in your skull.

Answer: Near the pelvis

The coccyx is another name for the tailbone. The coccyx is highly breakable and during childbirth, the coccyx bone flexes itself so there is no risk of breaking it.

Answer: Torso

Your sternum is connected to your clavicle and both sides of the rib cage. The sternum helps protect your heart and plays a major role in giving you good posture.

Answer: Near the pelvis

The sacrum is just above the coccyx and directly below the pelvis. When looking at a model skeleton, the sacrum apperears to have 4 tiny holes in it.

Answer: Arm

The radius is a bone that runs parallel to the thumb. It is often confused for the ulna which is on the other side of your arm.

Answer: Behind the clavicle

The scapula is another name for the shoulder bone. It is very important not to break this bone as it would affect the way you move and how straight your back is.

Answer: Head

The mandible is another name for the jawbone. Softball players wear a helmet so that they don't damage their mandible because if they do, their bottom row of teeth will be damaged. This is also the reason why hockey and soccer players wear a mouthguard.