This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Science > Skeletal System – Quiz 261 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Skeletal System Quiz 261 (20 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which kind of joint is immovable? A) Fibrous. B) Cartilaginous. C) Synovial. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Fibrous. 2. Which of the following terms best matches the following function of the skeletal system: "Bones are responsible for producing a large portion of the body's blood cells." A) Support. B) Protection. C) Movement. D) Fat and Mineral Storage. E) Blood Cell Production. Show Answer Correct Answer: E) Blood Cell Production. 3. Long Bones A) Act as a lever to aid in movement. B) Provide support and stability with little movement. C) Have a large surface area for attaching to muscles. D) Have a highly specialized shape and structure. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Act as a lever to aid in movement. 4. Axial Skeleton A) . B) . Show Answer Correct Answer: A) . 5. During a routine school checkup, it is noted that Marcia's spine is curved fro side to side. This is called ..... A) Scoliosis. B) Lordosis. C) Lumbar. D) Kyphosis. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Scoliosis. 6. These are joints that move slightly. A) Diarthrosis. B) Amphiarthrosis. C) Synarthrosis. D) Myoarthrosis. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Amphiarthrosis. 7. The number of adult bones is about ..... bones. A) 300. B) 206. C) 400. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 206. 8. Ulna A) The lower arm bone that lines up with your pinky. B) The lower arm bone that lines up with your thumb. C) Upper leg bone. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The lower arm bone that lines up with your pinky. 9. Thin membrane that covers the surface of the bone. A) Periosteum. B) Compct bone. C) Spongy bone. D) Bone marrow. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Periosteum. 10. Bones protect our organs A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 11. Which of the following is an example of a second class lever? A) Head & Neck joint. B) Ankle joint. C) Elbow joint. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Ankle joint. 12. What is the scientific name for the breastbone? A) Humerus. B) Mandible. C) Pelvis. D) Sternum. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Sternum. 13. Q-The longest bone of our body is ..... A) Humerus. B) Femur. C) Carpal. D) Scapula. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Femur. 14. Abnormal condition of bone death (lack of blood supply). A) Osteonecrosis. B) Lordosis. C) Bursitis. D) Synovectomy. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Osteonecrosis. 15. Fractures that are most commonly seen in children/toddlers are: A) Comminuted. B) Compound. C) Dislocation. D) Greenstick. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Greenstick. 16. What connects bones to help them move? A) Joints. B) Ligaments. C) Tendons. D) Muscles. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Joints. 17. Nora, Charlotte, and Abigail are playing a trivia game about the human body. They come across a question:How many vertebrae are in the thoracic region? A) 12. B) 20. C) 10. D) 7. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 12. 18. Name of the bones in the palm. A) Metatarsals. B) Metacarpals. C) Phalanges. D) Tarsals. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Phalanges. 19. The axial skeleton includes A) Scapula, shoulder, radius. B) Pelvis, thigh, tibia. C) Carpal bones. D) Skull, vertebrae, ribs. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Skull, vertebrae, ribs. 20. Iris was recently diagnosed with a form of leukemia (a cancer that affects the bone marrow). Her doctors have told her that part of her treatment may include a bone marrow transplant. Why would this be necessary? A) Her bones break easily and cause internal bleeding. B) Bone marrow produces blood cells. C) All cancers make transfusions necessary. D) Extra blood is needed to fight any type of cancer tagsSAP2. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Bone marrow produces blood cells. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesSkeletal System Quiz 1Skeletal System Quiz 2Skeletal System Quiz 3Skeletal System Quiz 4Skeletal System Quiz 5Skeletal System Quiz 6Skeletal System Quiz 7Skeletal System Quiz 8Skeletal System Quiz 9Skeletal System Quiz 10 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books