Skeletal System Quiz 342 (20 MCQs)

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1. A bony Structure ring like structure is called

Correct Answer: A) Girdles.

2. True or False:Babies have less bones than adults do when they are born.

Correct Answer: B) FALSE.

3. Thin outer layer of bone covering

Correct Answer: A) Periosteum.

4. During long bone development, some cartilage is left at the ends, forming:

Correct Answer: B) A growth plate.

5. The first two pair of rib cage are not joined to the chest bone

Correct Answer: B) False.

6. Which joint is an example of a pivot joint

Correct Answer: C) Neck.

7. What part of long bones cover the epiphyses at joints in order to decrease friction?

Correct Answer: B) Articular cartilage.

8. How bones does cranium have

Correct Answer: B) 8.

9. Where can you find Ligaments in the body?

Correct Answer: C) Between two bones.

10. Smooth muscles are voluntary muscles

Correct Answer: B) False.

11. Spongy bone is also called what?

Correct Answer: A) Cancellous bone.

12. Which is part of the axial skeleton?

Correct Answer: B) Mandible.

13. A slightly movable joint such as the joints of ribs with the sternum.

Correct Answer: B) Amphiarthrodial.

14. Pelv/i

Correct Answer: C) Any basin like structure in the body.

15. True or False:Bones are soft on the outside but hard on the inside.

Correct Answer: B) False.

16. Which of the following is defined as the ability of an object to quickly return to the original shape and size?

Correct Answer: A) Elasticity.

17. What suture connects the temporal and parietal bones?

Correct Answer: D) Squamosal.

18. Shape and support means what?

Correct Answer: D) Skeleton determines the shape of your body.

19. The outer, thinner bone of the lower leg

Correct Answer: A) Fibula.

20. The smooth muscle is in the

Correct Answer: C) Muscular system.