Skeletal System Quiz 432 (20 MCQs)

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1. Which term means an inflammation of bone and bone marrow?

Correct Answer: B) Osteomyelitis.

2. Compact =

Correct Answer: A) Cortical.

3. The second layer of the skin

Correct Answer: B) Dermis.

4. This is the ability of skeletal muscle where it can return to its original shape after it has been stretched

Correct Answer: D) Elasticity.

5. The middle layer of skin

Correct Answer: D) Dermis.

6. Soft spots of a baby's skull

Correct Answer: A) Fontanels.

7. What mineral should be in your diet to help with bone an dental health?

Correct Answer: C) Calcium.

8. Joints are held together by strong tissues called .....

Correct Answer: D) Ligaments.

9. Bones grow

Correct Answer: B) From the ends.

10. An adult has this amount of bones .....

Correct Answer: B) 206.

11. The ..... includes the bones of the shoulder, arms, hands, hips, legs, and feet.

Correct Answer: B) Appendicular skeleton.

12. Which of the following is not a major function of the Skeletal System?

Correct Answer: B) Fight off harmful bacteria.

13. Which two muscles are in your upper arm?

Correct Answer: A) Biceps and Triceps.

14. What is the life span of the red blood cells?

Correct Answer: A) 120 days.

15. The hollow space in the middle of bones is filled with .....

Correct Answer: D) Bone marrow.

16. Osteoarthritis is usually the result of

Correct Answer: B) Aging.

17. What does the combining form prosthet/o mean?

Correct Answer: D) Addition.

18. A combination of a hinge joint and a pivot joint is called .....

Correct Answer: C) Elbow joint.

19. What are the three types of muscle tissues?

Correct Answer: B) Cardiac, Smooth, Skeletal.

20. Which joint has the widest range of motion?

Correct Answer: D) Ball & socket tagsSAP2.