Skeletal System Quiz 63 (20 MCQs)

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1. At what age are nearly all bones completely ossified?

Correct Answer: A) 25 years.

2. Which label is the articular cartilage?

Correct Answer: A) D.

3. The skull protects the heart and lungs.

Correct Answer: B) False.

4. The combining form oste/o means

Correct Answer: C) Bone.

5. ..... it is made up of bones.

Correct Answer: C) Skeleton.

6. At least ..... separate muscles are needed to move a joint.

Correct Answer: A) Two.

7. Types of Fractures:Bones shatter into 2 or more pieces.

Correct Answer: A) Comminuted Fracture.

8. Which is the correct order of ribs, from superior to inferior:

Correct Answer: C) True ribs, false ribs, floating ribs.

9. What does the muscular system help the body do?

Correct Answer: B) Provide movement.

10. An example of a short bone is the

Correct Answer: C) Carpals.

11. Which type of muscle is voluntary (you can control them)?

Correct Answer: B) Skeletal muscle.

12. The humorous is found in your .....

Correct Answer: B) Arm.

13. Which of the following are found in compact bone and cancellous bone?

Correct Answer: C) Lamellae.

14. Surgical breaking of a stiff joint

Correct Answer: B) Arthroclasia.

15. What is the name for bone "4" above?

Correct Answer: A) Occipital.

16. The quadriceps function as ..... in the .....

Correct Answer: B) Extensors, leg.

17. The ..... is between the epiphysis and the diaphysis in children.

Correct Answer: C) Epiphyseal plate.

18. Which of the following is NOT a disease or injury that effects the Skeletal System?

Correct Answer: B) Stroke.

19. Match the example to the job:You can hold your head up.

Correct Answer: A) Gives you shape and support.

20. Your body would be like a ..... if you had no bones.

Correct Answer: D) Jelly Fish.