This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Science > Biology > Skeletal System – Quiz 526 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Skeletal System Quiz 526 (20 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What are the ends of the long bone are anatomically referred to as? A) Epiphyseal plate. B) Medulary Cavity. C) Periosteum. D) Epiphysis. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Epiphysis. 2. The bone that spans from the shoulder to the elbow is known as the ..... A) Humerus. B) Ulna. C) Femur. D) Tibia. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Humerus. 3. Which of the following is NOT function of the skeletal system? A) Transports materials around the body. B) Produces red blood cells. C) Gives structure and support for the body. D) Helps to protect vital organs. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Transports materials around the body. 4. Which of the following main parts of the human skeletal system protects the brain? A) Ribs. B) Backbone. C) Skull. D) Hand bones. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Skull. 5. Ca2+ will be released from the sarcoplasmic reticulum when A) Impulse reaches neuromuscular junction. B) Impulse transmitted along T tubule. C) ATP binds to sarcoplasmic reticulum. D) Acetyl choline binds to ligand gated ion channels. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Impulse transmitted along T tubule. 6. Which of the following is a long bone? A) Sternum. B) Rib. C) Clavicle. D) Zygomatic. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Clavicle. 7. White blood cells are made in A) Red marrow. B) Yellow marrow. C) Kidney. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Yellow marrow. 8. A strain is defined as: A) An injury from a broken bone. B) The swelling and bruising from an injury. C) An injury to a muscle or tear in a Tendon from overstretching. D) A type of fracture to a bone. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) An injury to a muscle or tear in a Tendon from overstretching. 9. Rotating your toes towards the middle of the body is an example of A) Lateral Rotation. B) Medial Rotation. C) Hyperextension. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Medial Rotation. 10. Lateral curve in the spine A) Scoliosis. B) Lordosis. C) Kyphosis. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Scoliosis. 11. Clavicle is the scientific name for the collarbone? A) False. B) True. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) True. 12. What is the name for a fracture where the bone breaks through the skin? A) Severe fracture. B) Compound fracture. C) Split fracture. D) Break. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Compound fracture. 13. What does the prefix 'Neuro-' mean? A) Relating to the brain. B) Relating to the nerves. C) Relating to the muscles. D) Relating to the circulatory system. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Relating to the nerves. 14. Also known as the shoulder blade A) Scapula. B) Clavicle. C) Sternum. D) Mandible. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Scapula. 15. The bones that make up the spine are called A) Femurs. B) Vertebrae. C) Cartilage. D) Marrow. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Vertebrae. 16. Thin membrane like structure that vibrates on receiving sound is called ..... A) Inner ear. B) Middle ear. C) Eardrum. D) Ear canal. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Eardrum. 17. Physical activity reduces the risk of osteoporosis by putting ..... under stress ..... the destiny of the bones. A) Joints & decreases. B) Bones & increases. C) Ligaments & increases. D) Bones & decreases. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Bones & increases. 18. Cartilage can be found in all of the following EXCEPT A) Ears. B) Nose. C) Ends of some bones. D) Knees. E) Mandible. Show Answer Correct Answer: E) Mandible. 19. Which technique is used to detect early osteoporosis? A) Bone marrow biopsy. B) Bone scan. C) Dual x-ray absorptiometry. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Dual x-ray absorptiometry. 20. What type of joint holds the skull bones together? A) Fibrous. B) Synovial. C) Cartilaginous. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Fibrous. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesScience QuizzesSkeletal System Quiz 1Skeletal System Quiz 2Skeletal System Quiz 3Skeletal System Quiz 4Skeletal System Quiz 5Skeletal System Quiz 6Skeletal System Quiz 7Skeletal System Quiz 8Skeletal System Quiz 9 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books