Skeletal System Quiz 378 (20 MCQs)

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1. The ends of the long bone are anatomically referred to as the:

Correct Answer: D) Epiphysis.

2. What is an example of a fixed joint?

Correct Answer: C) Skull.

3. Abnormal softening of cartilage is

Correct Answer: D) Chondromalacia.

4. A magnet can attract all metals.

Correct Answer: B) False.

5. Which of the following is the best definition of a bone?

Correct Answer: A) A hard, dense connective tissue that forms the structural elements of the skeleton.

6. ..... system of the body stores calcium

Correct Answer: C) Skeletal system.

7. ..... joints are located in the hip.

Correct Answer: C) Ball and socket.

8. Root word for joint.

Correct Answer: C) Arthr/o.

9. This skeleton includes the arms and legs

Correct Answer: A) Appendicular.

10. These are the main components of bone matrix.

Correct Answer: B) Collagen; calcium phosphate.

11. This is the upper arm bone.

Correct Answer: A) Humerus.

12. What type of movement occurs at the ankle when the toes are pointed?

Correct Answer: B) Plantar flexion.

13. It is the inner layer of the bone that contains yellowish substance which manufacture blood cells in the body.

Correct Answer: A) Bone marrow.

14. ..... ribs are attached directly to the sternum

Correct Answer: D) True.

15. All of the following are synovial joints except?

Correct Answer: A) Cartilaginous joints.

16. THERE ARE ..... BONES IN OUR BODY.

Correct Answer: B) 206.

17. Axial bones includes

Correct Answer: B) Head, neck, trunk.

18. The bones that form the arch of each foot.

Correct Answer: A) Metatarsals.

19. A suture is an example of a(n):

Correct Answer: D) Assembly.

20. Which of the following bones are in the toes .....

Correct Answer: B) Metatarsals.