Skeletal System Quiz 464 (20 MCQs)

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1. Thin cartilage-reduces friction and absorbs shock

Correct Answer: B) Articular.

2. What is the end of bone called?

Correct Answer: B) Epiphysis.

3. The two bones in the lower leg

Correct Answer: B) Tibia and fibula.

4. Soft spots that allow for the enlargement of the skull as brain growth occurs

Correct Answer: D) Fontanels.

5. ..... The appendicular skeleton consist of what parts?

Correct Answer: B) Hands, feets, legs, hips, and arms.

6. Joints that does not allow movement

Correct Answer: A) Suture or immovable Joints.

7. The joint found at the ankle and wrist

Correct Answer: A) Gliding joint.

8. The skeletal system has ..... bones in the body.

Correct Answer: A) 206.

9. How many bones are found in the average adult skeleton?

Correct Answer: B) 206.

10. This is a disease found mostly in the elderly; brittle bones.

Correct Answer: A) Osteoporosis.

11. The following are the types of joints EXCEPT ONE:

Correct Answer: A) Compact Joint.

12. Connects the a central canal to another osteonic canal.

Correct Answer: D) Volkmann's and Perforating canal.

13. What muscle property provides muscles with the ability to stretch and extend?

Correct Answer: C) Extensibility.

14. Which system protects internal organs like the lungs, heart, etc.

Correct Answer: A) Skeletal.

15. Muscles are attached to bone by .....

Correct Answer: A) Tendon.

16. Deposits of uric acid in the joints which forms crystals in the joints.

Correct Answer: C) Gouty Arthritis.

17. Phalanges are long bones.

Correct Answer: A) True.

18. Double layered connective tissue that covers and nourishes bone

Correct Answer: A) Periosteum.

19. What are functions of the periosteum?

Correct Answer: D) All of the above.

20. Which classification of bones are vital to generate movement, strength and speed as they usually act as levers

Correct Answer: A) Long Bones.