Humerus Bone Anatomy Worksheet
A Grade 10 science worksheet focusing on the anatomy, function, and associated structures of the humerus bone.
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Humerus Bone Anatomy Worksheet
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Read each question carefully and provide the best answer. Refer to your knowledge of the human skeletal system.
1. Which part of the humerus articulates with the scapula to form the shoulder joint?
Trochlea
Capitulum
Head of humerus
Lateral epicondyle
2. The deltoid tuberosity is a prominent feature on the humerus where which muscle attaches?
Biceps brachii
Triceps brachii
Deltoid muscle
Pectoralis major
3. The distal end of the humerus articulates with the radius and ulna to form the joint.
4. The fossa is a depression on the posterior surface of the humerus that accommodates the olecranon process of the ulna during elbow extension.
5. Describe the primary function of the humerus in the human body.
6. Name two important muscles that attach to the humerus and briefly explain their actions.
7. The anatomical neck of the humerus is more commonly fractured than the surgical neck.
True
False
8. The median nerve passes through the radial groove of the humerus.
True
False