The Human Skeleton (Leaving Cert Biology): Quizzes
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How many regions is the human skeleton divided into?
How many regions is the human skeleton divided into?
2
Which structures are part of the axial skeleton?
Which structures are part of the axial skeleton?
Skull, spine, ribcage, sternum
How many bones make up the human skull?
How many bones make up the human skull?
22
What is the largest bone in the human body?
What is the largest bone in the human body?
Femur
How many vertebrae make up the human spine in total?
How many vertebrae make up the human spine in total?
33
How many regions is the spine arranged into?
How many regions is the spine arranged into?
5
How many vertebrae are in the cervical section of the spine?
How many vertebrae are in the cervical section of the spine?
7
What is the main function of discs between vertebrae?
What is the main function of discs between vertebrae?
Act as shock absorbers
What organs does the rib cage protect?
What organs does the rib cage protect?
Heart and lungs
How many pairs of ribs make up the rib cage?
How many pairs of ribs make up the rib cage?
12
How many true ribs are there in the human body?
How many true ribs are there in the human body?
7
How many floating ribs are there?
How many floating ribs are there?
2