The Skeleton Test Yourself Answers

1. Name the bones which move against (articulate with)...
 * a) the humerus: moves against the scapula, radius and ulna.
 * b) the thoracic vertebrae: move against adjacent cranial and caudal vertebrae & the ribs
 * c) the pelvis: moves against the femur and the sacrum

2. Name the bones in the forelimb:
 * From the scapula are the humerus, radius, ulna, carpals, metacarpals and digits.

3. Where is the patella found?
 * The patella is the knee cap. It is found in the hind limb at the knee joint.

4. Where are the following joints located?
 * a) The stifle joint: between the femur and the tibia on the hind limb.
 * b) The elbow joint: between the humerus, radius and ulna on the forelimb.
 * c) The hock joint: between the tarsals and metatarsals on the hind limb.
 * d) The hip joint: between the pelvis and the femur.

5. Attach the following labels to the diagram of the long bone shown below.



6. Attach the following labels to the diagram of a joint shown below.