Skeletal System Quiz 371 (20 MCQs)

Quiz Instructions

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1. Medial bone of the lower leg

Correct Answer: A) Tibia.

2. Bone on the pinkie side of the forearm.

Correct Answer: A) Ulna.

3. Which type of joint is our hip joint?

Correct Answer: B) Ball and socket.

4. Provides extremely limited movement

Correct Answer: B) Slightly movable joint.

5. The backbone protects .....

Correct Answer: D) Spinal Chord.

6. A group of cells that work together to perform the same functions.

Correct Answer: A) Tissue.

7. Which is not a bone located in your arm?

Correct Answer: C) Femur.

8. The above fluid between joints acts as .....

Correct Answer: C) Lubricant.

9. The largest of the tarsal bones, the heel, is called the:

Correct Answer: B) Calcaneus.

10. Periosteum is a membrane that surrounds bones.It ..... Bones

Correct Answer: C) Nourisnes.

11. How many regions is the spine divided into?

Correct Answer: A) Five.

12. What are the characteristics of long bones?

Correct Answer: D) Longer than they are wide.

13. About how many bones does a baby have?

Correct Answer: A) 300.

14. Which of these is a long term effect on the skeletal system?

Correct Answer: D) Increased bone density.

15. Hematopoiesis occurs where?

Correct Answer: C) Red bone marrow.

16. Bone stem cells

Correct Answer: B) Osteogenic cells.

17. What is the term used for broken bones?

Correct Answer: C) Fracture.

18. The joints between pelvis and femur are called ..... joints.

Correct Answer: D) Ball and socket.

19. Besides the brain, the skull also protects .....

Correct Answer: D) THE SENSE ORGANS.

20. Where is the humerus bone located?

Correct Answer: A) Upper arm.