This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Science > Biology > Skeletal System β Quiz 534 π Homepage π Download PDF Books π Premium PDF Books Skeletal System Quiz 534 (20 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. The skeletal system makes what type of cells A) Red blood cells. B) White blood cells. C) Blue blood cells. D) Animals cells. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Red blood cells. 2. βalso known as backbone have 26 vertebrae that supports the center of the body. βMiddle Vertebrae-12 pairs of ribs that forms a protective cage for heart lungs and other vital organs. A) Axial skeleton. B) Vertebral column. C) Appendicular skeleton. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Vertebral column. 3. The connection of the ribs to the sternum is an example of which type joint A) Fibrous. B) Cartilaginous. C) Synovial. D) Gomphosis. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Cartilaginous. 4. The antagonist of the quadriceps, located in the posterior thigh A) Hamstrings. B) Anterior tibia. C) Adductors. D) Abductors. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Hamstrings. 5. Where does the formation of red blood cells occur within a bone? A) Red Marrow. B) Compact Bone. C) Yellow Marrow. D) Periosteum. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Red Marrow. 6. Which is a major difference between human bodies and the bodies of animals that do not have skeletal systems? A) Animals without skeletal systems do not have organs. B) Animals without skeletal systems do not move. C) Animals without skeletal systems have less protection for their organs. D) Animals without skeletal systems do not have muscles. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Animals without skeletal systems have less protection for their organs. 7. Fixation and immobility of a joint. A) Ankylosis. B) Spondylosis. C) Osteoarthritis. D) Chondromalacia. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Ankylosis. 8. What foods are especially helpful for healthy bones? A) Broccoli. B) Yogurt. C) Ice cream. D) Spinach and Kale. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Spinach and Kale. 9. What is the scientific name for the bone we commonly refer to as our collarbone? A) Scapula. B) Sternum. C) Phalanges. D) Clavicle. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Clavicle. 10. Which main joint is classified as allowing little to no movements? A) Synovial Joint. B) Bursae Joint. C) Fibrous Joint. D) Cartilaginous Joint. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Fibrous Joint. 11. HONORS / EXTRA CREDITWhat is the curvature of the spine called? A) Kyphosis. B) Scoliosis. C) Bad posture. D) Vertebral misalignment. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Scoliosis. 12. There are 3 types of bones marrow. A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 13. Yellow marrow, found within bones, is made up primarily of A) Fat cells. B) Carbohydrate. C) Anthocyanin. D) Calcium. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Fat cells. 14. How many muscles are there in an adult A) 600-630. B) 500-540. C) 600-610. D) 500-50. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 600-630. 15. Which level of organization is listed correctly from simple to complex? A) Organelle, organ, organ system, tissue, cell. B) Cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism. C) Organism, organ system, organ, tissue, cell. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism. 16. We need our bones and muscles to ..... A) Eat. B) Drink. C) Sleep. D) Move. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Move. 17. What type of joint is fused together and allows no movement? A) Ball and Socket. B) Fixed. C) Gliding. D) Saddle. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Fixed. 18. The longest bone of the body is A) Stirrup. B) Femur. C) Humerus. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Femur. 19. June is a 46 year old woman who is having pain, stiffness and swelling in her joints. What condition might she have? A) Rickets. B) Arthritis. C) Fever. D) Scurvy. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Arthritis. 20. The skeletal system ..... your body wieght A) SUPPORTS. B) PROTECTS. C) ANCHORS. D) STORES. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) SUPPORTS. β PreviousNext βRelated 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 π Back to Homepage π Download PDF Books π Premium PDF Books