Skeletal System Quiz 450 (20 MCQs)

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1. An acute or chronic bone infection, usually caused by bacteria.

Correct Answer: A) OSTEOMYELITIS.

2. The epiphyseal plate grows toward the .....

Correct Answer: C) Diaphysis.

3. A place where two or more bones meet is called?

Correct Answer: B) Joint.

4. What mineral helps to make strong bones?

Correct Answer: B) Calcium.

5. It is attached to the cagelike flat, curved bones

Correct Answer: C) Ribs.

6. What is the procedure of 'arthrocentesis'?

Correct Answer: D) Joint fluid aspiration.

7. An injury to the shoulder joint would impact which type of joint?

Correct Answer: A) Ball and socket.

8. When a muscle shortens under tension, it is called .....

Correct Answer: B) Isotonic concentric contraction.

9. What connects your bones?

Correct Answer: A) Joints.

10. Arms and legs are ..... muscles.

Correct Answer: A) Voluntary.

11. What are the bones of the wrist called?

Correct Answer: D) Carpals.

12. Narrowing of spinal canal; causes pressure on spinal cord and nerves

Correct Answer: A) Spinal stenosis.

13. ..... connects bone to bone in joints.

Correct Answer: D) Ligaments.

14. Your ribs protect your

Correct Answer: C) Heart and lungs.

15. Which system protects the cardiovascular system?

Correct Answer: A) Skeletal system.

16. Your body is made of 33 small bones called vertebrates. What's the whole structure called?

Correct Answer: C) Spine.

17. This highly flexible structure, also called the ....., supports the head and body.

Correct Answer: A) Vertebral column.

18. What gas does the Respiratory System absorb?

Correct Answer: B) Oxygen.

19. Tissues that connect bones to other bones

Correct Answer: B) Ligaments.

20. Skin, hair, and nails make up which system?

Correct Answer: B) Outgrowths.