Skeletal System Quiz 283 (20 MCQs)

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1. The axial skeleton contains .....

Correct Answer: D) A, B, and C.

2. Fluid-filled sacs between bones that absorb shock and reduce friction?

Correct Answer: A) Purses.

3. Our skeleton allows us to move in many different ways.

Correct Answer: A) True.

4. Which type of joint is found between the atlas and axis in the neck?

Correct Answer: C) Pivot joint.

5. The tough, sheet like membrane that covers and protects muscle is:

Correct Answer: A) Fascia.

6. Bones of the thoracic cavity that articulate directly to the sternum and vertebrae

Correct Answer: A) True ribs.

7. What specific types of blood cells are produced by bones?

Correct Answer: B) Red Blood Cells.

8. Consists of 4 bones, supports upper body weight

Correct Answer: C) Pelvis.

9. What is the name of the heal bone?

Correct Answer: D) Calcaneus.

10. -ation

Correct Answer: D) Process; condition.

11. Duc

Correct Answer: D) Move.

12. The Skeleton of a child approximately has how many bones

Correct Answer: A) 206.

13. Which of the following vertebrae columns are convex curve?

Correct Answer: B) Lumbar and cervical.

14. Rib cage consists of

Correct Answer: B) 24 bones.

15. Which muscle is found around your stomach?

Correct Answer: D) Obliques.

16. Our spine are slightly movable joints are called

Correct Answer: C) Ampiarthrosis.

17. Movement allowed at a hinge joint

Correct Answer: B) Flexion.

18. Is every bone in our body important

Correct Answer: A) Yes.

19. How is skeletal muscle different from smooth muscle?

Correct Answer: A) Smooth muscle is involuntary while skeletal is voluntary.

20. Uric acid deposits in the joints causes:

Correct Answer: A) Gouty arthritis.