Skeletal System Quiz 307 (20 MCQs)

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1. What type of bones are the tarsals and carpals?

Correct Answer: B) Short.

2. Which term means an abnormal lateral curvature of the lumbar spine?

Correct Answer: A) Scoliosis.

3. An artificial body part is called a .....

Correct Answer: C) Prosthesis.

4. Yellow bone marrow is made up of

Correct Answer: D) Fat cells and some blood cells.

5. ..... is made of different kinds of organs that work together to perform a certain task.

Correct Answer: D) Organ systems.

6. Number of bones in the axial skeleton and appendicular skeleton

Correct Answer: A) Ax:80Ap:126.

7. ..... is a framework of bones that holds our body together.

Correct Answer: B) Skeleton.

8. The area between the neck and head is an example of what joint?

Correct Answer: C) Pivot.

9. What type of bone are your fingers?

Correct Answer: B) Short.

10. A bone has ..... layers.

Correct Answer: C) 4.

11. Choose the correct answer:Forehead

Correct Answer: A) Cranium.

12. Which of the following are NOT a role of the bones?

Correct Answer: D) Blood Filtration.

13. ..... is the spherical structure that surrounds and protects the brain

Correct Answer: C) Cranium.

14. What structure houses osteocytes?

Correct Answer: D) Lacunae.

15. Human body has ..... bones.

Correct Answer: D) 206.

16. The end of a long bone is capped with ..... to allow for free movement.

Correct Answer: D) Articular cartilage.

17. The main purpose of this bone group is protecting, supporting, or carrying other body parts.

Correct Answer: A) Axial skeleton.

18. What is the function of the ribcage in the skeletal system?

Correct Answer: A) The function of the ribcage is to protect the vital organs.

19. Joint allows maximum movement

Correct Answer: A) Ball and socket joint.

20. The membranous areas between the cranial bones and fetal skull are called:

Correct Answer: E) Fontanels.