Skeletal System Quiz 697 (20 MCQs)

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1. What is the primary function of the flat bones in the cranium?

Correct Answer: B) To protect the brain.

2. The bones at the end of the fingers and toes are known as

Correct Answer: B) Phalanges.

3. Strong flexible tissue that cushions joints

Correct Answer: D) Cartilage.

4. Which is the longest bone in the human body?

Correct Answer: D) Femur.

5. Rounded process that usually articulates with another bone

Correct Answer: A) Condyle.

6. What makes up our skeletal system?

Correct Answer: D) All above.

7. Which of the following is NOT a purpose for bone markings?

Correct Answer: D) Provides a foundation for hematopeiosis.

8. The sternum is an example of this type of bone

Correct Answer: C) Flat.

9. Which of the following is not an extracellular matrix protein?

Correct Answer: D) Acetylcholine.

10. What are simple fractures?

Correct Answer: A) Bone breaks but does not come through the skin.

11. How many main types of bones are in the human skeleton?

Correct Answer: B) 4.

12. An inherited disorder mainly characterized by extreme fragile bones that are easily broken.

Correct Answer: A) Osteogenesis imperfecta.

13. A synonym for structure is?

Correct Answer: B) Framework.

14. Which bone is used to head the ball in football?

Correct Answer: A) Cranium.

15. The small bone that covers the knee joint is known as .....

Correct Answer: D) The patella.

16. What are the jobs of your bones?

Correct Answer: B) Movement, shape, protection, making blood, storing minerals.

17. Muscle you cannot consciously control

Correct Answer: B) Involuntary.

18. When one muscle is working the other is

Correct Answer: C) Relaxing.

19. The joints that is created where the femur and the pelvic girdle connect is an example of a ..... joint

Correct Answer: C) Ball and Socket.

20. Which type of bone formation occurs in long bones?

Correct Answer: B) Endochondral.