Skeletal System Quiz 374 (20 MCQs)

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1. Example of a ball and socket joint is where

Correct Answer: A) Shoulder.

2. Convex surface of one bone articulates with the concave surface of another.

Correct Answer: A) Hinge.

3. Which bone(s) is proximal in the elbow joint?

Correct Answer: C) Humerus.

4. Bones that are formed by intramembranous growth are called

Correct Answer: C) Dermal bones.

5. Which of the following is not a major function of the Human Skeleton?

Correct Answer: D) Eliminating Body Wastes.

6. Periosteum is held tightly to bone by the

Correct Answer: C) Sharpey's fibers.

7. Where might you find a long bone?

Correct Answer: D) Leg.

8. What is the role of osteocytes?

Correct Answer: A) Monitor & maintain bone health.

9. The axial skeleton includes all BUT .....

Correct Answer: C) Arms.

10. Spaces within the lamellae where osteocytes are found

Correct Answer: A) Lacunae.

11. What is one of the functions of the human skeletal system?

Correct Answer: C) Provides a framework that supports the body.

12. Define ligament

Correct Answer: A) Strong, flexible connective tissue that connects bones to other bones.

13. What are bones that are irregular shape and do not fit into other bone classification categories classified as?

Correct Answer: D) Irregular bone.

14. Where is the Radius and Ulna located?

Correct Answer: B) Lower arm.

15. What do haversian canals contain?

Correct Answer: D) Blood and lymph capillaries and nerves.

16. Tissues that provide support for your body and connects all its parts.

Correct Answer: A) Connective.

17. Which is the lowest level of organization in a multicellular organism?

Correct Answer: A) Cell.

18. What is the tissue called that connects one bone to another?

Correct Answer: D) Ligament.

19. Which organs of our body does the skull protect?

Correct Answer: D) Brain.

20. The number of bones in the appendicular skeleton

Correct Answer: B) 126.