Skeletal System Quiz 127 (20 MCQs)

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1. Which of the following statements about osteoclasts is true?

Correct Answer: A) Osteoclasts are large cells that originate by the fusion of monocytes.

2. Which of the function of bones protects our internal organs?

Correct Answer: C) Protection.

3. A 86 year old female was transported to the hospital after stepping off the side walk and broke her hip. This injury was most likely related to:

Correct Answer: A) Osteoporosis.

4. The breastbone or bone that the first 10 pairs of ribs connect to on the anterior surface of the body.

Correct Answer: C) Sternum.

5. What is the scientific name for your skull (head)?

Correct Answer: C) Cranium.

6. How many vertebrae make up the human spine?

Correct Answer: D) 33.

7. Metacarpals form

Correct Answer: B) The palm of the hand.

8. Three main layers of a bone?

Correct Answer: A) Compact, spongy, bone marrow.

9. What are the two main types of bones in the skeletal system?

Correct Answer: B) The two main types of bones in the skeletal system are compact bone and spongy bone.

10. The platelets help the blood to clot after an injury.

Correct Answer: A) True.

11. What is an abnormal left or right curvature of the spine?

Correct Answer: C) Scoliosis.

12. What is found in the center of the bone?

Correct Answer: B) Marrow.

13. How are a seashell and a bone alike?

Correct Answer: A) They are both made of calcium.

14. ID # 10

Correct Answer: C) Radial tuberosity.

15. Which label is the patella?

Correct Answer: A) I.

16. Which of the following is the cause of tendinitis?

Correct Answer: C) Repetitive motion injury.

17. Where is your fixed joint located?

Correct Answer: A) Top of my skull.

18. Which organ is protected by the skull?

Correct Answer: D) Brain.

19. Osteocytes are located within tiny little chambers called ..... which are linked by .....

Correct Answer: B) Ponds / canals.

20. Answer for #4:

Correct Answer: D) Radius.