Skeletal System Quiz 138 (20 MCQs)

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1. Synovial fluid.....?

Correct Answer: A) Lubricates the joint.

2. The bones protecting your lungs and heart.

Correct Answer: A) Rib Cage.

3. ..... is the most definitive way of determining the cause of muscular disorder.

Correct Answer: A) Biopsy.

4. Fingers and toes are both called .....

Correct Answer: C) Phalanges.

5. What is the function of cartilage?

Correct Answer: D) Strong but flexible material found at the end of the bones that acts as a cushion and reduces friction.

6. Where are most of your bones located?

Correct Answer: B) Hands and Feet.

7. The site of bone growth on a long bone is called

Correct Answer: C) Epiphyseal line.

8. Unlike other types of joints in the skeleton, sutural joints .....

Correct Answer: A) Are fused in adulthood and don't allow for motion.

9. Crosswise

Correct Answer: B) Transverse.

10. Cords of dense connective tissue connecting muscles to bones.

Correct Answer: C) Tendons.

11. What type of joint is the thumb?

Correct Answer: B) Saddle.

12. Which of the following statements is correct regarding synarthrotic joints?

Correct Answer: A) Allow no movement.

13. The band of cartilage in the epiphysis where secondary ossification occurs.

Correct Answer: B) Ephiphyseal plate.

14. The bone marrow of the skeletal system makes ..... cells.

Correct Answer: A) Blood.

15. Fontanels are for.....

Correct Answer: A) Allow brain expansion and skull compression during birth.

16. Which bones protect your heart and lungs?

Correct Answer: A) Rib Cage.

17. ..... hold bones together.

Correct Answer: D) Ligaments.

18. The collarbone also called the .....

Correct Answer: C) Clavicle.

19. Which bone tissue is found directly below the periosteum?

Correct Answer: A) Compact.

20. Rickets is caused by a deficiency of which vitamin?

Correct Answer: C) D.