Skeletal System Quiz 239 (20 MCQs)

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1. I am the bone cell that 'builds new bone' by laying down a calcium 'matrix'.

Correct Answer: A) Osteoblast.

2. During ossification .....

Correct Answer: A) Hyaline cartilage turns into bone.

3. The inside of some bones is soft and spongy [ What is it called? ]

Correct Answer: C) Bone Marrow.

4. The sternum is a .....

Correct Answer: C) Flat Bone.

5. Is sprains one of the skeletal disorder

Correct Answer: A) Yes.

6. Moving a part away from the midline of the body.

Correct Answer: C) Abduction.

7. Ribs are examples of which classification of bones?

Correct Answer: C) Flat.

8. Where would you find the ischium?

Correct Answer: C) Pelvic region.

9. A newborn baby has an S-shaped spinal curvature known as a primary curvature.

Correct Answer: B) False.

10. -physis

Correct Answer: C) Growth.

11. In reference to the eyes the nose is

Correct Answer: A) Inferior.

12. Skull comprises of 22 bones out of which 8 are found in the face region and 14 are found in the face region

Correct Answer: B) False.

13. Mature bone cells that help maintain the matrix (which includes calcium).

Correct Answer: C) Osteocytes.

14. The chest is part of the ..... skeleton.

Correct Answer: A) Axial.

15. Connective tissue that connects bones together at an articulation.

Correct Answer: A) Ligament.

16. What is the name of the bone in the lower arm?

Correct Answer: B) Radius.

17. Many bones form from what?

Correct Answer: C) Cartilage.

18. Tendons, ligaments, and cartilage are examples of which type of tissue?

Correct Answer: A) Connective.

19. Stronger bone

Correct Answer: C) Compact bone.

20. Which type of bones protects our brain?

Correct Answer: A) Skull.