Skeletal System Quiz 251 (20 MCQs)

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1. Which Function of the skeleton allows us to stand, sit and stay firm?

Correct Answer: A) Skeleton gives much needed support.

2. What are the characteristics of an irregular bone:

Correct Answer: A) Odd, uncommon shape.

3. Forearm motion that moves the palm of the hand from the palm forward to the palm backward position.

Correct Answer: A) Pronation.

4. What is the function of gliding joint?

Correct Answer: B) It allows the bones to move smoothly against each other.

5. Which type of muscle is striated in appearance and has multiple nuclei?

Correct Answer: A) Skeletal.

6. Bones support the body. What pulls and pushes on bones to move them?

Correct Answer: C) Muscles.

7. The lower jaw bone is the mandible

Correct Answer: A) True.

8. What is the name of the canal which connects adjacent central canals?

Correct Answer: C) Volkman's.

9. What is the medical term for bent backwards?

Correct Answer: C) Lord/o.

10. Blood cells are made in the red bone marrow by a process called

Correct Answer: C) Hematopoiesis.

11. Where are the smallest bones in our body located?

Correct Answer: C) Ears.

12. The shaft of a long bone is called the .....

Correct Answer: A) Diaphysis.

13. The facial bones consist of how many bones?

Correct Answer: C) 14.

14. Hamstrings muscle action

Correct Answer: A) Hip extension and knee flexion.

15. The point which two bones come together is called a .....

Correct Answer: D) Joint.

16. Spongy bone is located

Correct Answer: A) In the epiphysis of long bones.

17. What is the hard part of the human skeleton?

Correct Answer: D) Bones.

18. The shoulder blade is a ..... bone.

Correct Answer: A) Flat.

19. A fracture in which the bone may be shattered into several pieces is what type of fracture?

Correct Answer: A) Comminuted.

20. A place in the body where two or more bones come together is called a:

Correct Answer: C) Joint.