Skeletal System Quiz 153 (20 MCQs)

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1. When a bone is broken, a large mass of blood forms that is called a(n)

Correct Answer: B) Hematoma.

2. Joining point of epiphysis and diaphysis

Correct Answer: C) Metaphysis.

3. A break in the distal portion of the radius

Correct Answer: C) Catch up.

4. There are how many muscle types?

Correct Answer: C) 3.

5. TRUE OR FALSE:People are born with over 300 bones in their body.

Correct Answer: A) True; but the person will have 206 when they are done growing.

6. What is the common name for the stapes?

Correct Answer: B) Stirrup.

7. The skin is made up of ..... main layers? How many main layers are there?

Correct Answer: C) 3.

8. Spongy bone is more commonly called ..... ?

Correct Answer: A) Trabecular.

9. The ..... is an organ system that includes the bones and the connective tissues that hold the bones together.

Correct Answer: C) Skeletal system.

10. What type of joint is found in your neck and wrists?

Correct Answer: C) Pivot.

11. Which shows the correct levels of organization?

Correct Answer: B) Cell, tissue, organ, system.

12. The skeletal system works with the ..... system to allow for movement.

Correct Answer: C) Muscular.

13. Your ankle bone is known as the

Correct Answer: B) Calcaneus.

14. Areas where the cranial bones have joined together

Correct Answer: B) Suture.

15. The root word for "crooked, bent or stiff" is:

Correct Answer: D) Ankyl/o.

16. The following parts can be called an immovable joint is .....

Correct Answer: D) Joint in the upper part of the skull.

17. Small, knoblike process where connective tissues attach

Correct Answer: D) Tubercle.

18. The "sternum" is a very important bone that protects the?

Correct Answer: C) Heart.

19. What part of the Integumentary System helps to keep our bodies from overheating?

Correct Answer: C) Sweat Glands.

20. What is the bone that protects the heart and lungs?

Correct Answer: B) Rib cage.