Skeletal System Quiz 146 (20 MCQs)

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1. Which bone does not attach to any other bones of the skeleton?

Correct Answer: C) Hyoid.

2. Thick bands of tissue that attach muscles to bones

Correct Answer: B) Tendons.

3. Consists of the skull and vertebrae

Correct Answer: B) Axial skeleton.

4. This is the hardest and most dense part of the bone:

Correct Answer: C) Compact bone.

5. Red bone marrow, composition

Correct Answer: B) Produces red blood cells, whiteblood cells, and platelets.

6. What is the Medical Abbreviation for the definition Degenerative joint disease?

Correct Answer: A) DJD.

7. Which of the following is an example of irregular bones?

Correct Answer: B) Vertebrae.

8. The cranium/skull starts out as how many bones?

Correct Answer: C) 3.

9. This skeletal system organ is necessary for movement of the skeleton

Correct Answer: A) Joints.

10. The largest organ of lymphatic system that stores lymphocytes

Correct Answer: C) Spleen.

11. Which of the following bones is part of the upper limb?

Correct Answer: A) Humerus.

12. How many bones make up your skeleton?

Correct Answer: A) 206.

13. This is a disease caused by a bacteria sometimes found in food. Can cause paralysis

Correct Answer: A) Botulism.

14. Which term best describes compact bone?

Correct Answer: B) Rigid.

15. The soft tissue that fills the internal spaces in bone and produces red blood cells

Correct Answer: D) Marrow.

16. The type of bone that supports most of the body's weight

Correct Answer: C) Long bone.

17. What is the largest bone in your body?

Correct Answer: A) Femur.

18. The broad ends of the long bones are called .....

Correct Answer: A) Epiphysis.

19. Osteoporosis is characterized by low density and strength and nonporous bones

Correct Answer: B) False.

20. What type of bone has a smooth, homogeneous appearance?

Correct Answer: C) Compact bone.