This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Science > Skeletal System – Quiz 125 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Skeletal System Quiz 125 (20 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Use the figure on page 115. Which of the following is part of the appendicular skeleton? (a) A) Skull. B) Sternum. C) Vertebra. D) A clavicle. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A clavicle. 2. Bone cells that lay down new bone are called osteocytes. A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 3. Vitamin D helps the body absorb ..... A) Calcium. B) Glucose. C) Oxygen. D) Water. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Calcium. 4. Which type of diatrotic joint can be found in the elbow and knee? A) Ball and socket. B) Hinge. C) Pivot. D) Saddle. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Hinge. 5. What is the process called when a muscle shortens and generates force? A) Muscle relaxation. B) Muscle extension. C) Muscle contraction. D) Muscle expansion. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Muscle contraction. 6. Blue A) Of them. B) Ulna. C) Ischium. D) Pubic. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Of them. 7. Spondyl/o A) Crooked bent, stiff. B) Joint. C) Synovial membrane/ fluid. D) Cartilage. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Synovial membrane/ fluid. 8. Look at this picture carefully. Name the layer of the bone on number 3! A) Bone marrow. B) Spongy bone. C) Compact bone. D) Blood vessels and nerves. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Blood vessels and nerves. 9. ..... is a substance that is primarily collagen, which gives bone its high tensile strength A) Skeletal system. B) Endochondral ossification. C) Osteoid. D) Epiphysis. E) Red marrow. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Osteoid. 10. These bones cover organs or provide a surface for large areas of muscle. A) Flat Bones. B) Long Bones. C) Irregular Bones. D) Short Bones. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Flat Bones. 11. Look at this picture carefully. Name the layer of the bone on number 2! A) Bone marrow. B) Spongy bone. C) Compact bone. D) Blood vessels and nerves. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Bone marrow. 12. What is the difference between bunions and bursitis? A) Bun:toes are crunched together from tight shoes.Bur:Inflamed bursa of the knee. B) Bun:Severe Blow or twisting of a JointBur:Loss of blood and headches. C) Bun:chest pain followed with loss of feelingBur:amputation of toes. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Bun:toes are crunched together from tight shoes.Bur:Inflamed bursa of the knee. 13. Which of the following is not naturally produced by the body? A) "Vitamin D". B) "Yellow marrow". C) "Calcium". D) "Blood cells". Show Answer Correct Answer: C) "Calcium". 14. The most effective way to increase your type I is to do regular ..... A) Strength training. B) Weight lifting. C) Long distance running. D) Push ups. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Long distance running. 15. An organ is composed of: A) One cell. B) A group of related tissues. C) An organism. D) A groups of organ systems. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A group of related tissues. 16. How many limbs do you have? A) 4. B) 5. C) 7. D) 8. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 4. 17. What are the functions of a white blood cell? A) Help carry oxygen to the brain. B) They do nothing just a waste product. C) Help fight infection. D) Help increase fat burnt when exercising. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Help fight infection. 18. The muscles that help with movement are known as ..... muscles. A) Smooth. B) Cardiac. C) Skeletal. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Skeletal. 19. Which type of joint has the GREATEST range of motion? (sec 4) A) Hinge. B) Pivot. C) Ball & socket. D) Gliding. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Ball & socket. 20. Which type of bone tissue is found at the center of short or flat bones? A) Spongy Bone. B) Compact Bone. C) Red Bone Marrow. D) Yellow Bone Marrow. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Spongy Bone. ← PreviousNext →Related 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 9Skeletal System Quiz 10 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books