Skeletal System Quiz 158 (20 MCQs)

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1. What are the 2 main divisions of the skeletal system?

Correct Answer: C) Axial & appendicular.

2. Which fracture is common in older people due to osteoporosis?

Correct Answer: A) Compression.

3. Where is spongy bone located?

Correct Answer: B) Epiphysis.

4. The hollow tube in long bones.

Correct Answer: C) Medullary cavity.

5. Match the example to the job:85% of your phosphorus is stored in your bones.

Correct Answer: D) Stores minerals.

6. The functional unit of compact bone is the

Correct Answer: B) Osteon.

7. Which skeleton is more likely to get a fracture?

Correct Answer: B) Appendicular skeleton.

8. In which part ball and socket joint is found?

Correct Answer: A) Shoulder.

9. ID # 7

Correct Answer: A) Trochlear notch.

10. What three bones make up the wrist?

Correct Answer: A) Carpals, Ulna, Radius.

11. Back and forth movement (ex. knee or elbow)

Correct Answer: D) Hinge joints.

12. Irregular bone

Correct Answer: A) Bones that are found in the skull, spinal column and wrist.

13. Bones that form the framework of your body

Correct Answer: D) Skeleton.

14. Whole wheat bread and pasta are examples of .....

Correct Answer: A) Carbohydrates.

15. Identify the bone highlighted in red

Correct Answer: D) Fibula.

16. Support the teeth and gums enabling us to bite and chew our food.

Correct Answer: A) Jawbones.

17. What structures attach muscles to bones?

Correct Answer: B) Tendons.

18. Which statement about smooth muscles is TRUE?

Correct Answer: B) Smooth muscles are involuntary, like your stomach or esophagus.

19. There are ..... types of muscles in our body

Correct Answer: C) 3.

20. What bone is located on the forearm and on the thumb side?

Correct Answer: A) Radius.