Skeletal System Quiz 122 (20 MCQs)

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1. The primary ossification site in the formation of a long bone is found

Correct Answer: C) In the diaphysis.

2. Flexible connective tissue found throughout the body, including on the articular ends of bones.

Correct Answer: A) Cartilage.

3. A slightly movable joint is a(n):

Correct Answer: D) Amphiarthrosis.

4. All of the following can be used to determine gender of a skeleton EXCEPT:

Correct Answer: C) Teeth.

5. The knee is made up of tendons, several ligaments, and the patella. What type of synovial joint is the knee?

Correct Answer: B) Hinge.

6. How do ligaments & tendons differ?

Correct Answer: A) Ligaments attach bone to bone, tendons attach muscle to bone.

7. Which is a movable joint?

Correct Answer: D) Elbow.

8. Bones are mostly made of the mineral .....

Correct Answer: C) Calcium.

9. Myel/o means

Correct Answer: B) Bone marrow.

10. As person grows, red bone marrow changes into yellow, but if blood is lost, it can change back.

Correct Answer: A) True.

11. Which is the example of a ball and socket joint?

Correct Answer: A) Hip joint.

12. Vibe shatters into many pieces

Correct Answer: D) Comminuted fracture.

13. Which mineral helps with bone growth, development and strength?

Correct Answer: B) Calcium.

14. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING PARTS OF THE HUMAN BODY HAS INVOLUNTARY MUSCLES?

Correct Answer: B) INTESTINE.

15. Part of the bone that makes blood cells

Correct Answer: A) Marrow.

16. This includes shoulder bones and hip bones that attack the limbs to the axial skeleton.

Correct Answer: A) Appendicular skeleton.

17. The skull, spine, and rib-cage form the

Correct Answer: A) Axial Skeleton.

18. Surgical repair of tendon & muscles

Correct Answer: A) Tenomyoplasty.

19. What is a cartilage?

Correct Answer: A) A padding that protects the ends of bones.

20. What are the primary components of the matrix of bone?

Correct Answer: A) Calcium phosphate & collagen.