Skeletal System Quiz 216 (20 MCQs)

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1. Fat stored in the internal cavities of bones:

Correct Answer: C) Adipose tissue.

2. Where do you have ball joints?

Correct Answer: B) Shoulders.

3. What is the name of the tough connective tissue that attaches muscles to bones?

Correct Answer: D) Tendons.

4. Medial lower arm bone, pinkie side

Correct Answer: B) Ulna.

5. A fracture in which the bone has been splintered; common in elderly

Correct Answer: A) Comminuted.

6. The ends of the a long bone that is composed mostly of spongy bone is called the

Correct Answer: B) Epiphysis.

7. Synarthroses .....

Correct Answer: A) Are found in areas requiring protection.

8. Connective tissue that is very hard and flexible is .....

Correct Answer: C) Cartilage.

9. What joint is found in the wrist and ankle?

Correct Answer: A) Gliding.

10. What is an open fracture?

Correct Answer: D) One in which the sharp edges of the bone cut through the skin.

11. A child fell and has a fractured his radius. The fracture is incomplete. What would this type of fracture be called?

Correct Answer: D) Greenstick.

12. Subcostal means what?

Correct Answer: B) Pertaining to below the ribs.

13. Which vital function is accomplished by the skeletal system?

Correct Answer: C) Structure, support, physical protection, and movement.

14. This wraps the whole muscle

Correct Answer: A) Epimysium.

15. What does scoli/o mean?

Correct Answer: D) All of these.

16. Most used bone in the body

Correct Answer: A) Femur.

17. What kind of joints are fibrous joints?

Correct Answer: A) Immovable Joints.

18. Allows the opening and closing of your mouth

Correct Answer: B) Mandible.

19. How many vertebra are in your thoracic region?

Correct Answer: B) 12.

20. Bones of the chest are .....

Correct Answer: D) Round.