Skeletal System Quiz 322 (20 MCQs)

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1. What type of joint allows for the most flexibility?

Correct Answer: B) Synovial joint.

2. How many carpal bones are there?

Correct Answer: D) 8.

3. One function of the skeletal system is to make red blood cells ..... is where red blood cells are made.

Correct Answer: C) Red marrow.

4. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of immovable joints?

Correct Answer: C) Contain a cavity filled with fluid.

5. Which of the following is NOT true about the pectoral girdle?

Correct Answer: C) Includes the humerus.

6. Formation of blood cells and occurs in the bone marrow

Correct Answer: B) Chemization.

7. The center of each osteon in compact bone contains the ..... which is where blood vessels are found.

Correct Answer: C) Central canal.

8. What is the definition of 'rheumatoid arthritis'?

Correct Answer: A) A condition that causes inflammation of the joints.

9. The common name for the scapula is .....

Correct Answer: D) Shoulder blade.

10. Tendons hold muscle to bone.

Correct Answer: A) True.

11. Which muscles are voluntary?

Correct Answer: B) Skeletal.

12. How many bones are in the adult human skeleton?

Correct Answer: C) 206.

13. The thoracic cage does NOT protects this organ.

Correct Answer: D) Lower intestine.

14. These blood cells carry oxygen and are made in bone marrow.

Correct Answer: D) Red.

15. The thigh has one bone called:

Correct Answer: C) Femur.

16. Why is bone marrow important?

Correct Answer: C) It produces blood cells that help to fight infections, carry oxygen throughout the body, and allow bones to grow.

17. In order to move, your muscles need to .....

Correct Answer: D) Contract.

18. The femur and the pelvis is an example of a ball and socket joint.

Correct Answer: A) True.

19. This is connected by a ball and socket joint

Correct Answer: D) Hip/Pelvis.

20. How many bones are in the thoracic cage?

Correct Answer: B) 25.