Skeletal System Quiz 280 (20 MCQs)

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1. The following bones makes up the appendicular skeleton, EXCEPT ONE:

Correct Answer: A) Breastbone.

2. Name "b" (the shaft of the bone)

Correct Answer: C) Diaphysis.

3. Soft tissue in the center of some bones

Correct Answer: A) Marrow.

4. Name the two types of bone tissue

Correct Answer: D) Spongy and compact.

5. The tough layer of connective tissue surrounding the bone and allowing for attachment to tendons and ligaments is called

Correct Answer: D) Periosteum.

6. The process that prevents blood from flowing to an open wound is called .....

Correct Answer: D) Vasoconstriction.

7. All your bones together is called your .....

Correct Answer: C) Skeleton.

8. Which one of these body functions is helped by calcium?

Correct Answer: D) All of the choices.

9. How many bones are in the lower extremities?

Correct Answer: A) 60.

10. Long

Correct Answer: C) Support weight and facilitate movement.

11. A fracture where the broken bone pierces the skin is called a(n)

Correct Answer: B) Open.

12. Holes in the skull that allow for blood vessels and nerves to pass through.

Correct Answer: A) Foramina.

13. The bones of the shoulders belongs to

Correct Answer: B) The appendicular skeleton.

14. Attach to sternum

Correct Answer: A) True Ribs.

15. Or/o

Correct Answer: B) Ilium (hip bones).

16. The appendicular skeleton is made up of the arms and legs

Correct Answer: A) True.

17. The E in RICE .....

Correct Answer: C) Elevate.

18. Actin, contractile protein

Correct Answer: D) Thin filament.

19. Femur, tibia and radius are the bones of our hands.

Correct Answer: B) FALSE.

20. A sprain is an injury to a .....

Correct Answer: D) Ligament.