Skeletal System Quiz 19 (20 MCQs)

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1. In a developing bone, compact bone is deposited .....

Correct Answer: A) On the outside of bone just under the periosteum.

2. Movement that pulls away the midline of the body is known as

Correct Answer: C) Abduction.

3. What is the cushion between bones?

Correct Answer: A) Cartilage.

4. Bones of the arms and legs, such as the humerus, femur, and tibia are part of which skeleton?

Correct Answer: B) Appendicular.

5. Somewhat rigid but has some elasticity; found in the nose, external ears, ribs and trachea

Correct Answer: D) Cartilage.

6. There are ..... bones in an adult body

Correct Answer: A) 206.

7. Tendons connect.....

Correct Answer: B) Bone to Muscle.

8. The skeletal system is the system that gives shape to the body?

Correct Answer: A) TRUE.

9. What is the major cause of cavities in the mouth?

Correct Answer: B) Bacteria producing acids after exposure to sugar.

10. ..... is responsible for storing fat.

Correct Answer: B) Yellow Marrow.

11. Breaks in bones we called as .....

Correct Answer: D) Fracture.

12. Thigh bone

Correct Answer: A) Femur.

13. Muscles are.....

Correct Answer: B) Elastic parts of the body that can expand or contract.

14. Which type of bone is responsible for stability and weight bearing?

Correct Answer: B) Short bone.

15. I protect the brain. I am made up of bones which are fused firmly together to form a shell-like structure.What am I?

Correct Answer: B) Skull.

16. Oil-like fluid at the end of the bones that lubricate them

Correct Answer: A) Synovial fluid.

17. Shin bone, longer and stronger bone of the lower leg bones

Correct Answer: C) Tibia.

18. Smaller lower leg bone

Correct Answer: C) Fibula.

19. Which connecting tissue connects muscle to bone?

Correct Answer: C) Tendons.

20. The femur is the upper arm bone.

Correct Answer: B) False.