Skeletal System Quiz 440 (20 MCQs)

Quiz Instructions

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1. Floating ribs are attached at the:

Correct Answer: A) Spine.

2. True or False:Skeletons give the body shape.

Correct Answer: A) True.

3. An ..... is a mature bone cell.

Correct Answer: C) Osteocyte.

4. This joint allows movement with limited rotation

Correct Answer: C) Pivot.

5. Bones grow until

Correct Answer: B) 20.

6. Osteoarthritis is caused by:

Correct Answer: D) Wear and tear on a joint.

7. An increase in the range of movement at a joint is beneficial because .....

Correct Answer: A) It can reduce the risk of injury.

8. Humped curvature in the thoracic area of the spine "hunchback"

Correct Answer: D) Kyphosis.

9. Hey Avani, Riyaan, and Akhil! What is the main role of the periosteum?

Correct Answer: C) Protective covering of bones.

10. A ..... is the basic unit of structure and function for all living things.

Correct Answer: B) Cell.

11. In the high Jump, which antagonistic pair are working at the jump take off.

Correct Answer: B) The gastrocnemius is contract and the tibialis relax.

12. AKA-Trabecular Bone

Correct Answer: A) Spongy bone.

13. Layer of bone tissue having many small spaces and found just inside the layer of compact bone

Correct Answer: D) Spongy bone.

14. The Axial skeleton is made up of the upper and lower extremities.

Correct Answer: B) False.

15. True or False:The skull is the protective case for the brain and the organs of sight, taste, smell, hearing and balance.

Correct Answer: A) True.

16. I am located just behind the pupil and help to focus light, who am i?

Correct Answer: D) Lense.

17. What type of muscle makes you walk?

Correct Answer: A) Skeletal.

18. Your bones have a soft material in the center and lots of holes like a sponge near the ends.

Correct Answer: A) True.

19. Which portion of the skeleton forms the extremities?

Correct Answer: A) Appendicular Skeleton.

20. The enlargement of muscles.

Correct Answer: A) Hypertrophy.