Skeletal System Quiz 205 (60 MCQs)

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1. Which type of joint opens and closes like a door?
2. This skeletal joint allow for rotation of one bone around another
3. The ..... also known as the pulmonary trunk protects the ribs and other organs in the body .....
4. True or False:There are typically five types of vertebrae to protect the spinal cord.
5. The ..... are the two bones that form the lower jaw.A. mandiblesB. maxillaeC. mandibleD. maxilla
6. All mammals have straight backbones (spines).
7. The skull is what kind of joint
8. Which of the following is the abnormal curve often seen in pregnant women as they attempt to preserve their center of gravity toward the end of pregnancy?
9. Membrane surrounding the bone
10. A tendon connects
11. The 'Appendicular' part of the body consists of which of the following?
12. The five functions of the skeletal system are
13. ..... is a cancer of the body's blood-forming tissues, including the bone marrow and the lymphatic system.
14. Short bones are found in .....
15. The process of DNA Fingerprinting is based on the fact that
16. The extremities or ends of bones are the
17. Bones that not round (shoulder blade) are called:
18. The bones in your fingers and thumbs are called .....
19. The SKULL is made up of two main parts. What are they called?
20. Where do you find the smallest bone in the body?
21. The femur is the ..... bone of the body.
22. A group of cells-performing a specific function
23. What do the bones create?
24. What classification of bone is the mandible in the skull?
25. The type of ossification that produces flat bones.
26. Vitamins that stimulates intestinal absorption of calcium.
27. Name the agonist during extension of the hip joint
28. Which of the following structures helps in lubrication of the synovial joint?
29. What is a joint in the human skeleton?
30. What is the function of the hollow center of bones?
31. Our bones store minerals such as ..... and phosphorus.
32. A muscle tear caused by a violent contraction
33. Articular cartilage covers bones involved in which type of joints
34. These "soft spots" close by 18 months of age.
35. What's the name of the rounded end of a long bone?
36. Give bones their compressive strength
37. Bone growth is also known as?
38. The joint which help in the movement of our head in a sideways and downward direction
39. When a muscle gets shorter it is
40. Located near the ends of long bones, this tissue has small holes
41. Which muscle type is striated?
42. Which one of the following statements is accurate for the Axial Skeleton?
43. What is the purpose of a foramina? (pl. foramen)
44. The bones that make up your spine and hold up your body
45. Another name for the ankle bones
46. What is the name of the outer layer that surrounds bones?
47. The upper arm bone is called
48. Which type of diatrotic joint can be found in the lower arm?
49. Often contains a fluid-filled cushion
50. What is the function of cartliage?
51. What do you call the two bones in the lower leg?
52. What is located at number 15?
53. What does the Clavicle protect
54. The strong, flexible and smooth connective tissue found at the ends of bones is called .....
55. When chesting a football, which bone helps protect your heart and lungs?
56. Which body system gives your body shape and protects most major organs?
57. The ..... bones of the body contain spongy bone marrow
58. Abigail, Anabel, and Zoey are having a debate! They're trying to figure out how many bones are in the human body. Can you help them? There are more than ..... bones in your body.
59. The shoulder is an example of what joint?
60. Name the marking based on the description:prominence feature