Skeletal System Quiz 651 (20 MCQs)

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1. What two parts of the body have the most bones?

Correct Answer: C) Hands and feet.

2. A fracture that occurs when the bone doesn't break all the way through is called a .....

Correct Answer: A) Greenstick.

3. What is the best definition of temperature?

Correct Answer: B) A measure of how fast the molecules are moving in a substance.

4. ..... limbs are used to walking and cycling.

Correct Answer: B) Hind.

5. True or False:The skull has two main parts:The cranium and the facial bones.

Correct Answer: A) True.

6. Which bone cells DISSOLVE bone?

Correct Answer: C) Osteoclasts.

7. The fluid that reduces the friction during joint movement is .....

Correct Answer: D) Synovial fluid.

8. What muscle injury is often caused by improper stretching or partially tearing a muscle?

Correct Answer: B) Strain.

9. Scientific name for your skull

Correct Answer: B) Cranium.

10. Which of the following does NOT describe what is stored by your skeletal system?

Correct Answer: C) Blood cells.

11. Side to side curvature of the spine

Correct Answer: C) Scoliosis.

12. What is the appendicular skeleton made up of?

Correct Answer: B) Pelvis, clavicle, shoulder blades.

13. Lubricates the movable joints in an effort to reduce friction

Correct Answer: A) Synovial Fluid.

14. Most of the bones of the arms and hands are long bones; however, the bones in the wrist are categorized as .....

Correct Answer: B) Short bones.

15. Elbows and knees, bend like.....

Correct Answer: C) Door hinges.

16. Abnormal shortening of muscle fibers

Correct Answer: A) Contracture.

17. The disorder characterized by decrease in bone mass is called .....

Correct Answer: C) Osteoporosis.

18. The spine is made up of ..... vertebrae.

Correct Answer: D) 33.

19. ..... are attached to our skeleton and this allow us to move.

Correct Answer: A) Muscles.

20. Which system Sensation; allows you to feel

Correct Answer: B) Outgrowths.