Skeletal System Quiz 28 (60 MCQs)

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1. Based on the functions of the axial skeleton, what would be the classification of most of the bones in the axial skeleton?
2. The movable lower jaw enables us to .....
3. B6 The part of the skeleton that protects the heart.
4. Skeletal system can be divided in how many parts
5. Complete the sentence:When one muscle contracts, the other muscle .....
6. What is the name given to the long, middle section of a long bone?
7. Which of the following classification of bones are does not fit into the description of the others?
8. The framework of the internal skeleton that makes up the muscle
9. What are the pathways that connect osteocytes called?
10. The pinky side bone in your forearm
11. How many bones are there in skull?
12. A joint that allows a lot of movement is called as a
13. Where in your body are cells made
14. Long bones are found in which of the following?
15. Which of the following is NOT part of the appendicular skeleton?
16. The most plentiful mineral in our bones is .....
17. Provide movement/storage in the internal organs:
18. In endochondral ossification where does the primary center of ossification form?
19. Which of the following describes the shaft of a long bone?
20. What is the function of the central canal (Haversian Canal) in a bone cell?
21. Which human organ continues to grow throughout the entire life?
22. An example of a pivot joint is(are) the:
23. What is the name of the group of bones that make up the toes of the foot?
24. During endochondral ossification
25. Name the agonist during extension of the knee joint
26. Skull sutures are examples of..... joints
27. Pivot function and movement
28. Expiratory reserve
29. The Axial part of the skeleton contains ..... bones
30. Where two bones meet, such as the knee or elbow. The place where two bones meet, such as the knee or elbow is called
31. About how many bones does an adult have?
32. Bones first form as hyaline cartilage. The cartilage then gradually changes into bone tissue-a process called
33. Protective covering around bone
34. Inferior portion of the sternum; made of cartilage; cone shaped
35. What is the role of the skeletal system in movement?
36. The upper leg is made of a single bone called .....
37. Without these, we would not be able to bend our arms or legs.
38. What is the function of tendons in the skeletal system?
39. Makes up the Spine.
40. The skeletal system is the framework of the body.
41. The suffix-malacia means what?
42. Break completely across the bone
43. Which of the following is an example of the hinge joint
44. An adult skeleton has how many bones?
45. What is the most plentiful mineral in bones?
46. What part of the skeletal system is used to protect the brain?
47. What bones include the bones of the wrist and ankle?
48. Your skull is an example of a ..... joint.
49. Allows the arm and leg to move in a circle
50. Muscles attached to the skeleton, making movements possible
51. What is the function of the wrist in the skeletal system?
52. The fat inside the medullary cavity is:
53. A cancerous bone tumor
54. There are two main types of bone tissue. These are:
55. For the pectoral girdle all of the following are true EXCEPT
56. What is one disease caused from your skeletal system?
57. Small bones of the fingers and toes
58. Death of bone tissue.
59. A flexible connective tissue found in many parts of the body. Its main function is to connect bones together. (It is also found in the joints, the rib cage, the ear, the nose, the throat and between the bones of the back.)
60. What is the common name for scapula?