The only movable bone of the skull is the:

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Question 1 of 5

The only movable bone of the skull is the:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The mandible (lower jaw) is the only skull bone that moves, via the temporomandibular joint, enabling chewing. The cranium, maxilla, and vomer are fixed, making 'mandible' correct.

Question 2 of 5

The arm bone is also known as the:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The humerus is the single bone of the upper arm, from shoulder to elbow. Carpals are wrist, radius and ulna are forearm, making 'humerus' correct.

Question 3 of 5

The most anterior portion of the coxal bone is the:

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The pubis, the anterior lower part of the coxal bone, forms the pubic symphysis. The ilium is superior, ischium posterior, and acetabulum lateral, making 'Pubis' correct.

Question 4 of 5

In one foot, there are tarsals, metatarsals and phalanges.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: One foot has 7 tarsals (ankle), 5 metatarsals (foot), and 14 phalanges (toes: 2 in big toe, 3 each in others). '7-5-14' is the correct count.

Question 5 of 5

The joint between the carpal and first metacarpal of the thumb is a joint.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The thumb’s carpometacarpal joint is a saddle joint, allowing opposition (e.g., grasping). Hinge is one-plane, condyloid is two-plane, and gliding is sliding, making 'saddle' correct.

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