Skeletal System Quiz 188 (20 MCQs)

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1. Read this sentence from Skeletons Inside and Out. In ancient rocks, scientists have found fossils of reptiles, such as dinosaurs, that have long been extinct. What does the word ancient mean in this sentence?
2. Which type of joint is present in our hands?
3. The axial skeleton consists of the skull, spinal column, ribs and sternum.
4. In muscle contraction at the sarcomeres; myofilament ..... cross-bridges attach to ..... filaments
5. Pertaining to the pelvis.
6. The tissue found on the ends of bones that helps to cushion and protect the bones is called .....
7. Red bone marrow is found in
8. The spine is made up of little ring-shaped bones called:
9. Which two bones are displayed here?
10. Both injuries are serious, however which one is more damaging?
11. The location where bones meet is called .....
12. All of these are major functions of the skeletal system EXCEPT
13. Arms and legs are part of the ..... skeleton
14. How does the skeletal system help us to move?
15. The Femur goes from the ..... to the .....
16. What is the name of the bone in the lower leg, commonly known as the shinbone?
17. Specialized type of smooth ER that regulates the calcium ion concentration ;looks like netting that surrounds the myofibril.
18. What is the strongest bone in the body
19. What is hematopoiesis?
20. The bones around axis comes under?