Skeletal System Quiz 373 (20 MCQs)

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1. Consists of fore and hind limbs

Correct Answer: C) Appendicular skeleton.

2. Which of the following is NOT true of a hematoma?

Correct Answer: D) Forms after a hard callus is present.

3. Muscles that work without us having to think about it are called ..... muscles.

Correct Answer: B) Involuntary.

4. Which is an example of a Synarthroses joint?

Correct Answer: A) Skull.

5. Example of a ball and socket joint is where

Correct Answer: A) Shoulder.

6. Convex surface of one bone articulates with the concave surface of another.

Correct Answer: A) Hinge.

7. Which bone(s) is proximal in the elbow joint?

Correct Answer: C) Humerus.

8. Bones that are formed by intramembranous growth are called

Correct Answer: C) Dermal bones.

9. Which of the following is not a major function of the Human Skeleton?

Correct Answer: D) Eliminating Body Wastes.

10. Periosteum is held tightly to bone by the

Correct Answer: C) Sharpey's fibers.

11. Where might you find a long bone?

Correct Answer: D) Leg.

12. What is the role of osteocytes?

Correct Answer: A) Monitor & maintain bone health.

13. The axial skeleton includes all BUT .....

Correct Answer: C) Arms.

14. Spaces within the lamellae where osteocytes are found

Correct Answer: A) Lacunae.

15. What is one of the functions of the human skeletal system?

Correct Answer: C) Provides a framework that supports the body.

16. Define ligament

Correct Answer: A) Strong, flexible connective tissue that connects bones to other bones.

17. What are bones that are irregular shape and do not fit into other bone classification categories classified as?

Correct Answer: D) Irregular bone.

18. Where is the Radius and Ulna located?

Correct Answer: B) Lower arm.

19. What do haversian canals contain?

Correct Answer: D) Blood and lymph capillaries and nerves.

20. Tissues that provide support for your body and connects all its parts.

Correct Answer: A) Connective.