Skeletal System Quiz 107 (20 MCQs)

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1. Rheumat/o

Correct Answer: D) Watery flow.

2. Movement around an axis is:

Correct Answer: A) Rotation.

3. Osteoblasts are ....., whereas osteocytes are .....

Correct Answer: B) Bone forming cells; mature bone cells.

4. What does the term 'ectomy' mean?

Correct Answer: B) Surgical removal, excision.

5. Abnormal fibrous tissue replaces healthy bone tissue

Correct Answer: C) Fibrous dysplasia.

6. What is the name of the bone found in the upper arm?

Correct Answer: C) Humerus.

7. Swelling and inflammation of the bursa sac; commonly called water on the knee

Correct Answer: A) Bursitis.

8. The bones of the arms and legs make up the

Correct Answer: A) Appendicular skeleton.

9. Inflammation of the tendon.

Correct Answer: A) Tendinitis.

10. This part of the bone produces red blood cells.

Correct Answer: C) Bone Marrow.

11. Bone that is more dense than 'spongy bone'. Composed of microscopic osteons.

Correct Answer: B) Compact Bone.

12. Protects and supports body organs and provides a framework the muscles use to support movement. Made up of bones and joints.

Correct Answer: C) Skeletal system.

13. The human Skeletal system is divided into ..... parts.

Correct Answer: B) Two.

14. Framework of structures that support

Correct Answer: D) Skeleton.

15. Chest bone-middle of chest

Correct Answer: B) Sternum.

16. Attached to the sternum, it is the only long bone in the human body that lies horizontally.

Correct Answer: D) Clavicle.

17. The bone that protects the brain and shapes the face is called .....

Correct Answer: B) The skull.

18. How many bones does a healthy adult skeleton typically have?

Correct Answer: A) 206 bones.

19. What is the job of your bone marrow?

Correct Answer: B) To make blood cells.

20. Dorsal

Correct Answer: A) Towards the back of the body.