Skeletal System Quiz 197 (60 MCQs)

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1. The mass of fibrocartilage that fills the gap between two ends of a broken bone in the early stages of healing is called .....
2. The ..... primary job is to protect and house vital organs.
3. What does your body need to make strong bones?
4. A patient sustained a fracture in the area indicated in the diagram. Name the area.
5. B2 The soft material inside a bone is
6. Teeth and nails are in the skeletal system
7. Choose the correct answer:Jawbone
8. Our..... provides support and protection.
9. Where red blood cells are made
10. Which of these function descriptions is PROTECTION?
11. Membrane that lines the inside of the medullary canal.
12. The bone that protects the brain is called the
13. All limb bones except for the patella would be classified as .....
14. These are the bones of the fingers or toes.
15. What is the condition where there is a loss of bone density?
16. ..... makes up the lower jaw
17. Another name for your jaw bone.
18. Red marrow is made of
19. The (a) skeleton includes the bones of the shoulders, arms, hands, and hips.
20. In between the vertebra are tiny disks made of ..... This ensures the vertebrae does not rub against each other.
21. Match the example to the job:Your nervous system and muscles need calcium to function. When you do not have enough it uses the calcium from your bones. Next time your eat or drink more calcium than you use, your bones save it for when you need it next.
22. C3 Name the important job of the skull
23. What is located at number 13?
24. Which type of bone tissue is SOFTER
25. What are the carpal bones?
26. ..... marrow is found in the central cavity.
27. Sara is running a marathon. How do her muscular and skeletal systems work together to allow her to run?
28. What is the type of bone that is dense and strong?
29. Where is the smallest bone in the skeletal system located
30. True or False:The tendon connects your muscle to the bone
31. The scientific name for "toe bone" is
32. The axis/atlas joint is an example of a ..... joint.
33. The diagram illustrates specific motions of the human body.Which type of force is applied to perform the motions shown in the image?
34. Which of the following is NOT one of the five major functions of the skeletal system?
35. How do the adaptations in the skeletal system of birds help them in flight?
36. Which body system consists of the brain, spinal cord and nerves?
37. What type of tissue protects bones from hitting and rubbing against each other?
38. Which bone is compared to the shape of a bowl?
39. Produces all blood cells
40. Large cells that resorb or break down bone matrix
41. The muscular system controls the working of the internal organs. Is it true or false
42. Thin connective tissue enclosing each muscle cell.
43. Which type of bones provides support to our body?
44. Synovial joints are lubricated by:
45. The motoric organ used by fish is .....
46. Synovial joints are
47. Canaliculi are for
48. The two main types of joints are movable and immovable.
49. What are those composed of colored blue, provide support and aid in movement?
50. Diarthrotic joints are the least common type of joint in the body.
51. Type of bone found in the epiphysis; also called cancellous bone
52. Tough hands of connectives tissue that attach muscles to bones
53. The hard strong layer of bone is called .....
54. Muscle cells would use which source of fuel when "at rest" (like sitting in class)
55. What type of cell does parathyroid hormone stimulate
56. What muscle property provides muscles with the ability to stretch and return to normal position?
57. What does arthro-mean?
58. Which of there body parts uses a pivot joint?
59. The smallest bones are found in the
60. What is the part of the bone indicated in the figure?