Skeletal System Quiz 449 (20 MCQs)

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1. The main structure protein found in skin and other connective tissues.

Correct Answer: A) Collagen.

2. What is the bone on the thumb side of your arm during anatomical position?

Correct Answer: C) Radius.

3. True or False. Blood cells are produced in the bone marrow found in long bones.

Correct Answer: A) True.

4. Encloses and protects fragile brain tissue.

Correct Answer: B) Cranium.

5. The primary tool utilized to diagnose bone and joint disorders is a(n) .....

Correct Answer: D) X-ray.

6. The major function of the intervertebral disks is to:

Correct Answer: A) Absorb shock.

7. A bone disorder because of the bad habit where a person slated to the left or to the right is called .....

Correct Answer: C) Scoliosis.

8. What does the rib cage protect?

Correct Answer: B) Heart and lungs.

9. 7) The human arm consist of what 3 bones?

Correct Answer: C) Humerus, Radius, and Ulna.

10. Which combination of labeled letters shows male and female skeleton bones?

Correct Answer: D) Male:A and CFemale:B and D.

11. Lower, inner arm bone

Correct Answer: B) Radius.

12. A part of your skull

Correct Answer: D) Frontal bone.

13. The 'shaft' or middle of a long bone

Correct Answer: C) Diaphysis.

14. Doctors who look at x-rays and find ways to help people get better are called .....

Correct Answer: A) Radiologists.

15. The humerus is also called the upper arm bone.

Correct Answer: A) True.

16. Skull, spine

Correct Answer: A) Axial.

17. What is the name of the large flaring bone of the hip?

Correct Answer: A) Ilium.

18. What type of cells build bone up? (page 116)

Correct Answer: C) Osteoblast.

19. The prefix chondro means

Correct Answer: B) Cartilage.

20. Which type of tissue is not found in the skeleton of babies?

Correct Answer: A) Red Marrow.