Skeletal System Quiz 45 (20 MCQs)

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1. What does the vertebrae protect?

Correct Answer: A) Spinal Cord.

2. Which layer of bone are haversian systems found in?

Correct Answer: B) Compact bone.

3. ..... is where two bones are connected in the human body

Correct Answer: C) Joint.

4. Which one is the collabones?

Correct Answer: C) Clavicle.

5. All organ systems together make up an .....

Correct Answer: C) Organism.

6. Bone destroying cells:

Correct Answer: D) Osteoclasts.

7. The skeletal system allows for ..... This is why you can run and jump.

Correct Answer: C) Movement.

8. Ligaments attach ..... at joints

Correct Answer: A) Bone to bone.

9. This type of joint allows for rotating movements like your shoulder can do

Correct Answer: B) Ball and Socket.

10. How are joints held together?

Correct Answer: C) Ligaments.

11. Calcium makes bones stronger.

Correct Answer: A) Yes.

12. The hard part of your bone is called .....

Correct Answer: C) Compact bone.

13. Muscles are attached to bones by .....

Correct Answer: B) Tendons.

14. Microscopic channels between the lacunae of ossified bone that carry nutrients to osteocytes are known as:

Correct Answer: C) Canaliculi.

15. What type of muscle is in the heart?

Correct Answer: C) Cardiac.

16. Which bone is located in your foot?

Correct Answer: C) Talus.

17. 6) What is the green bone called? Also known as the chest bone?

Correct Answer: C) Sternum.

18. What type of connective tissue a connects muscle tissue to bone?

Correct Answer: A) Tendon.

19. The section of the long bone that contains the medullary canal.

Correct Answer: A) Diaphysis.

20. What type of muscle is found in your stomach, bladder, and kidneys?

Correct Answer: B) Smooth.