Question

part 2: function & description (15 questions)

1. the ______ is the triangular bone formed by five fused vertebrae at the base of the spine.
2. the ______ is the floating bone over your knee joint that increases the leverage of your quadriceps muscle.
3. the ______ are the bones of your fingers and toes (this term appears in both upper and lower limbs).
4. the ______ are the seven bones that form your ankle joint.

Explanation:

1. The sacrum is a triangular bone at the base of the spine formed by five fused vertebrae.
2. The patella is a floating bone over the knee joint that increases the leverage of the quadriceps muscle.
3. Phalanges are the bones of fingers and toes (present in both upper and lower limbs).
4. Tarsals are the seven bones that form the ankle joint.

Answer:

1. sacrum
2. patella
3. phalanges
4. tarsals