Skeletal System Quiz 403 (20 MCQs)

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1. This type of joint does NOT move.

Correct Answer: D) Fixed.

2. X is structure found on the surface of epiphysis of bone and it helps to reduce frictionbetween two bones. What is X?

Correct Answer: C) Articular cartilage.

3. Which type of joint allows movement in one direction?

Correct Answer: A) Hinge joints.

4. Which connective tissue connects muscles to bones?

Correct Answer: C) Tendons.

5. The heavy, long bone that forms the leg above the knee is called:

Correct Answer: C) Femur.

6. A thick, spongy kind of jelly inside your bones

Correct Answer: D) Bone Marrow.

7. Areas of the skull where bones fuse together.

Correct Answer: B) Sutures.

8. UVB rays are primarily responsible for which of the following skin findings?

Correct Answer: C) Sunburn.

9. The bones in the spine are

Correct Answer: D) Vertebrae.

10. ..... consist in bones and joints

Correct Answer: B) Skeleton.

11. Bone of the lower arm that is located on the thumb side of the hand when in anatomical position.

Correct Answer: A) Radius.

12. Which of the following ribs is an example of false ribs

Correct Answer: C) Rib 8.

13. What does 'arthritis' refer to?

Correct Answer: A) Inflammation of a joint.

14. What is the correct term for:peri-

Correct Answer: D) Surrounding.

15. What is the smooth substance at the end of a bone called

Correct Answer: B) Cartilage.

16. Bones are organs. True or false?

Correct Answer: A) True.

17. What does calcium do to the actin?

Correct Answer: B) Uncovers myosin binding sites.

18. Backbone

Correct Answer: C) Vertebrae.

19. The 2 bones that make up the lower arm.

Correct Answer: A) Ulna and Radius.

20. Example of a sesmoid bone.

Correct Answer: D) Patella.