Skeletal System Quiz 485 (20 MCQs)

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1. When performing ADDUCTION that is what movement?

Correct Answer: B) Moving towards the midline.

2. It is formed when two bones meet.

Correct Answer: C) Joint.

3. What can you infer from the fact that babies have more bones than adults?

Correct Answer: A) Some babies bones fuse together as they grow.

4. During embryological development the skeleton is formed of

Correct Answer: B) Hyaline Cartilage.

5. Bone that protects the head

Correct Answer: B) Cranium/Skull.

6. An example of a pivot joint can be found at your elbow between the radius and ulna.

Correct Answer: A) True.

7. Deformity of spine that has the swayback appearance:

Correct Answer: B) Lordosis.

8. What classification of bones protect agains compressive forces?

Correct Answer: D) Sesamoid.

9. Which bone is known as the shin bone?

Correct Answer: C) Tibia.

10. The skin provides ..... for the body.

Correct Answer: B) Protection.

11. This is a disease where there is progressive muscle atrophy.

Correct Answer: A) Muscular dystrophy.

12. This bone cell could be compared to a construction worker because his job is to "build the bone matrix" .

Correct Answer: B) Osteoblast.

13. What type of joint is shown in the image?

Correct Answer: B) Synovial.

14. Which of the following is an example of a cartilaginous joint?

Correct Answer: B) Pubis symphysis.

15. What is the definition of calcium?

Correct Answer: B) A nutrient that helps make bones and teeth strong.

16. What type of joint is the skull?

Correct Answer: D) Fixed.

17. Blood is produced in the red marrow of the bones. Which system is this?

Correct Answer: B) Skeletal system.

18. The small bones making the spine are called

Correct Answer: B) Vertebrae.

19. What is the combining form for chest?

Correct Answer: C) Thorac/o.

20. What is the process called by which bones grow in length?

Correct Answer: D) Ossification.