Skeletal System Quiz 320 (20 MCQs)

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1. What is the anatomical name for your Shoulder Blade?

Correct Answer: A) Scapula.

2. Bones are held together by elastic bands called

Correct Answer: A) Ligaments.

3. This is caused by too much use of certain bones/muscles.

Correct Answer: A) Overuse injuries.

4. Which of the following functions is supportive?

Correct Answer: A) It supports soft tissues and provides insertion points.

5. The tissue that holds bones to bones are .....

Correct Answer: C) Ligaments.

6. All the other bones are referred to

Correct Answer: B) Endochondral.

7. Produces blood cells

Correct Answer: A) Red bone marrow.

8. This type of joint cannot move

Correct Answer: B) Immovable.

9. What are the ends of a long bone called?

Correct Answer: D) Epiphysis.

10. The prime function of osteoclasts is to

Correct Answer: B) Break down bone.

11. What is the function of red blood cells produced in the bone marrow?

Correct Answer: A) The function of red blood cells is to carry oxygen and remove carbon dioxide.

12. Mr. Jones suffers from painful inflammation of his joints. This condition is known as .....

Correct Answer: D) Arthritis.

13. Which structure attaches bones to muscles?

Correct Answer: C) Tendon.

14. Cribr-

Correct Answer: A) Sieve.

15. The strong, flexible tissue that covers the ends of the bones

Correct Answer: A) Cartilage.

16. When you bend your arm which muscle is contracting, or shortening?

Correct Answer: A) Bicep.

17. What is the EPIDERMIS?

Correct Answer: A) Top layer of the skin.

18. What type of joint is your skull?

Correct Answer: A) Fibrous.

19. Supports the feet

Correct Answer: B) Metatarsals.

20. These are the bones that run sidewise below your neck.

Correct Answer: A) Collar Bones.