Skeletal System Quiz 5 (20 MCQs)

Quiz Instructions

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1. What is located at number 4?

Correct Answer: D) Ulna.

2. In terms of function, which is considered an immovable joint?

Correct Answer: A) Synarthrosis.

3. The fibula is on which side of the lower leg (while standing in anatomical position)?

Correct Answer: B) Lateral.

4. Where does hematopoiesis (blood cell formation) occur?

Correct Answer: A) Marrow cavity.

5. Which layer of skin contains special structures such as the glands and nerves?

Correct Answer: B) Dermis.

6. ..... is a freely movable joint such as ball-and-sock joints of the shoulder

Correct Answer: C) Diarthrosis.

7. What is the difference between bone and cartilage?

Correct Answer: B) Cartilage is flexible and bone is firm.

8. There are the units of the backbone.

Correct Answer: A) Vertebrae.

9. Which structure is NOT a part of the appendicular skeleton?

Correct Answer: A) Skull.

10. WHAT IS THE JOB OF CARTILAGE?

Correct Answer: C) Connective tissue acting like a cushion between bones.

11. What is the function of the Ball and socket?

Correct Answer: D) Allow a person to swing their arms and legs.

12. Noise made by bones or cartilage rubbing together

Correct Answer: D) Crepitation.

13. The lining of the medullary cavity is called the

Correct Answer: B) Endosteum.

14. An example of a Saddle joint is in the

Correct Answer: C) Thumb.

15. Adults have how many bones?

Correct Answer: C) 206.

16. What is located at number 9?

Correct Answer: B) Sternum.

17. You began your life with 300 bones and as you grow they ..... to

Correct Answer: A) Fuse together.

18. This animal lives in Antartica

Correct Answer: C) Polar Bear.

19. What is the scientific name for the skull

Correct Answer: C) Cranium.

20. Knee joint

Correct Answer: B) Hinge.