Skeletal System Quiz 138 (60 MCQs)

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1. What type of cells build bone up? (page 116)
2. The prefix chondro means
3. Which type of tissue is not found in the skeleton of babies?
4. An acute or chronic bone infection, usually caused by bacteria.
5. The epiphyseal plate grows toward the .....
6. A place where two or more bones meet is called?
7. What mineral helps to make strong bones?
8. It is attached to the cagelike flat, curved bones
9. What is the procedure of 'arthrocentesis'?
10. An injury to the shoulder joint would impact which type of joint?
11. When a muscle shortens under tension, it is called .....
12. Arms and legs are ..... muscles.
13. Narrowing of spinal canal; causes pressure on spinal cord and nerves
14. ..... connects bone to bone in joints.
15. Your ribs protect your
16. Which system protects the cardiovascular system?
17. Your body is made of 33 small bones called vertebrates. What's the whole structure called?
18. This highly flexible structure, also called the ....., supports the head and body.
19. What gas does the Respiratory System absorb?
20. Tissues that connect bones to other bones
21. Skin, hair, and nails make up which system?
22. The foot is made of 26 bones
23. Your backbone is which type of bone?
24. A woman in her mid 50s suddenly starts experiencing weakness in her bones that lead to fractures much easier than before. What disease is she suffering from?
25. The cytoplasm of a muscle cell is called the
26. The shaft ( middle part) of a long bone is called?
27. Painful swelling near the joint of the big toe is called .....
28. What cell type is active during primary and secondary ossification?
29. What is the text mainly about?
30. All the bones in an adult skeleton would find there are 206 bones
31. I am located in the middle ear, and I am the smallest bone in the body.
32. For a bone marrow transplant, surgeons would have to drill a needle into this portion of the bone:
33. What is the function of the patella?
34. The joint in the neck that allows your head to turn is what type of joint?
35. Which of the folloiwng is NOT a major classificatiton of joint?
36. What type of joint is between the humerus and ulna?(look at the picture!)
37. ..... is present inside the bones which produce red blood cells
38. ROUND BONES ARE FOUND IN OUR HANDS AND FEET.
39. It is also called as breastbone located at the center of the chest.
40. If you have a colles Fx you have broken your.....
41. The elbows and knees are examples of this type of joint
42. (a) is the best definition of the word ESSENTIAL.
43. Which part of the bone stores the Calcium and Phosphorus and is dense?
44. Which is not a function of the muscular system?
45. Bones stop growing at the age of
46. Blood cells are produced here.
47. Ava and Benjamin are playing a game of arm wrestling. Which forearm bone allows them to move their arms during the game?
48. Which type of joints are immovable or only slightly movable?
49. The vertebra of the backbone is considered a(n) ..... bone
50. Bones on the wrists
51. Which joints are known as immovable?
52. What is the shape of the bones of limbs, except for the patella, wrist, and ankle?
53. Solid material used to immobilize an body structure to allow it to heal.
54. Which bones help you move?
55. Which part of the body is this
56. What is a flexible tissue that is found in your nose and ears?
57. What type of joints make up your spinal column?
58. What is the name of the long bone in the leg?
59. Which of the following is a function of at bones?
60. Which category of bones are the carpals of the wrist classified under?