Skeletal System Quiz 138 (20 MCQs)

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1. What is the function of cartilage?

Correct Answer: D) Strong but flexible material found at the end of the bones that acts as a cushion and reduces friction.

2. Where are most of your bones located?

Correct Answer: B) Hands and Feet.

3. The site of bone growth on a long bone is called

Correct Answer: C) Epiphyseal line.

4. Unlike other types of joints in the skeleton, sutural joints .....

Correct Answer: A) Are fused in adulthood and don't allow for motion.

5. Crosswise

Correct Answer: B) Transverse.

6. Cords of dense connective tissue connecting muscles to bones.

Correct Answer: C) Tendons.

7. What type of joint is the thumb?

Correct Answer: B) Saddle.

8. Which of the following statements is correct regarding synarthrotic joints?

Correct Answer: A) Allow no movement.

9. The band of cartilage in the epiphysis where secondary ossification occurs.

Correct Answer: B) Ephiphyseal plate.

10. The bone marrow of the skeletal system makes ..... cells.

Correct Answer: A) Blood.

11. Fontanels are for.....

Correct Answer: A) Allow brain expansion and skull compression during birth.

12. Which bones protect your heart and lungs?

Correct Answer: A) Rib Cage.

13. ..... hold bones together.

Correct Answer: D) Ligaments.

14. The collarbone also called the .....

Correct Answer: C) Clavicle.

15. Which bone tissue is found directly below the periosteum?

Correct Answer: A) Compact.

16. Rickets is caused by a deficiency of which vitamin?

Correct Answer: C) D.

17. An injury to a ligament is called a:

Correct Answer: A) Sprain.

18. Bones help us to move when ..... contract they pull bones.

Correct Answer: A) Muscles.

19. Which of the following cells are responsible for laying down new bone tissue?

Correct Answer: A) Osteoblasts.

20. Shaft of a long bone.

Correct Answer: D) Diaphysis.