Types of Skeletal Systems

Review Questions

The forearm consists of the:

  1. radius and ulna
  2. radius and humerus
  3. ulna and humerus
  4. humerus and carpus

Hint:

A

The pectoral girdle consists of the:

  1. clavicle and sternum
  2. sternum and scapula
  3. clavicle and scapula
  4. clavicle and coccyx

Hint:

C

All of the following are groups of vertebrae except ________, which is a curvature.

  1. thoracic
  2. cervical
  3. lumbar
  4. pelvic

Hint:

D

Which of these is a facial bone?

  1. frontal
  2. occipital
  3. lacrimal
  4. temporal

Hint:

C

Which of the following is not a true statement comparing exoskeletons and endoskeletons?

  1. Endoskeletons can support larger organisms.
  2. Only endoskeletons can grow as an organism grows.
  3. Exoskeletons provide greater protection of the internal organs.
  4. Exoskeletons provide less mechanical leverage.

Hint:

D