Skeletal System Quiz 155 (20 MCQs)

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1. Covers the external surface of the epiphysis-Made of hyaline cartilage-Decreases friction at joint surfaces

Correct Answer: E) Articular cartilage.

2. What are the two main parts of the human body called according to anatomists?

Correct Answer: C) Axial and Appendicular.

3. What bones is the largest bone in your body?

Correct Answer: A) Femur.

4. Tough, flexable connective tissue

Correct Answer: C) Cartilage.

5. The part of the skeleton that includes the upper and lower limbs and the pelvic girdle.

Correct Answer: D) Appendicular.

6. Most of the bones have a holow and the center containing ..... ?

Correct Answer: B) Marrow.

7. The foot, composed of the ....., metatarsals, and phalanges

Correct Answer: A) Tarsals.

8. Why are the bones of the lower limbs stronger and thicker?

Correct Answer: B) Because they have to carry the weight of the upper body.

9. I am the seven bones of the ankle joint.

Correct Answer: D) Tarsals.

10. Bones of the skull and hip are .....

Correct Answer: A) Flat.

11. Which key words represent the function of skeletal system?

Correct Answer: A) Protection, Posture, Storage of Minerals, Production of blood cells.

12. What are the two bones in lower arm called

Correct Answer: B) Ulna and radius.

13. Definition:Top of head

Correct Answer: A) Skull.

14. It is the total number of bones in an infant.

Correct Answer: C) 350.

15. Vitamin D affects bone development and repair by .....

Correct Answer: C) Allow absorption of calcium in the small intestine.

16. The biggest bone in the body is the

Correct Answer: C) Femur.

17. The type of joint which can move to one direction is called the .....

Correct Answer: B) Hinge joints.

18. The lower portion of the face/jaw is called the?

Correct Answer: B) Mandible.

19. Whats your biggest bone?

Correct Answer: B) Femur.

20. Rib cage protects which parts of the body?

Correct Answer: B) Lungs and Heart.