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281.

Which bone forms the posterior part of the cranium?

Occipital bone

Temporal bone

Parietal bone

Frontal bone

Explanation Comments

Answer: Occipital bone

Explanation:

The occipital bone forms the posterior part of the cranium and the base of the skull. It articulates with the parietal bones and temporal bones.

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282.

Which of the following is NOT a bone of the vertebral column?

Lumbar vertebrae

Coccyx

Femur

Sacrum

Explanation Comments

Answer: Femur

Explanation:

The femur is the thigh bone and is not part of the vertebral column. Bones of the vertebral column include the cervical vertebrae, thoracic vertebrae, lumbar vertebrae, sacrum, and coccyx.

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283.

Which bone forms the bridge of the nose?

Maxilla

Mandible

Nasal bone

Zygomatic bone

Explanation Comments

Answer: Nasal bone

Explanation:

The nasal bone forms the bridge of the nose, while the maxilla and mandible contribute to the lower part of the nose and the zygomatic bone forms the cheekbone.

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284.

The ulna and radius are bones of which part of the body?

Arm

Leg

Hand

Foot

Explanation Comments

Answer: Hand

Explanation:

The ulna and radius are bones of the forearm, specifically of the wrist joint and hand region. They articulate with the carpal bones and contribute to wrist movement.

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285.

The patella is a bone located in which part of the body?

Hip

Ankle

Shoulder

Knee

Explanation Comments

Answer: Knee

Explanation:

The patella, or kneecap, is a sesamoid bone located in front of the knee joint, where it articulates with the femur and forms part of the patellofemoral joint.

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286.

Which bone forms the upper jaw?

Mandible

Palatine bone

Maxilla

Zygomatic bone

Explanation Comments

Answer: Maxilla

Explanation:

The maxilla forms the upper jawbone, containing the upper teeth and contributing to the formation of the nasal cavity, orbits, and hard palate.

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287.

The sternum is also known as the:

Floating rib

Breastbone

Collarbone

Shoulder blade

Explanation Comments

Answer: Breastbone

Explanation:

The sternum, or breastbone, is a flat bone located in the center of the chest. It articulates with the clavicles and ribs and serves as an attachment point for muscles and ribs.

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288.

Which of the following bones is NOT part of the pelvic girdle?

Pubis

Femur

Ilium

Ischium

Explanation Comments

Answer: Femur

Explanation:

The femur is the thigh bone and is not part of the pelvic girdle. Bones of the pelvic girdle include the ilium, pubis, and ischium, which fuse to form the hip bone.

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289.

Which bone articulates with the scapula to form the shoulder joint?

Ulna

Humerus

Radius

Clavicle

Explanation Comments

Answer: Humerus

Explanation:

The humerus articulates with the scapula to form the glenohumeral joint, commonly known as the shoulder joint. The clavicle also contributes to the shoulder joint but does not directly articulate with the scapula.

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290.

The tibia and fibula are bones of which part of the body?

Arm

Leg

Foot

Hand

Explanation Comments

Answer: Leg

Explanation:

The tibia and fibula are bones of the lower leg. The tibia, or shinbone, is the larger, weight-bearing bone, while the fibula is located on the lateral side of the leg and provides muscle attachment and lateral stability.

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