Skeletal System Quiz 395 (20 MCQs)

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1. A tissue that holds bones together at the joints
2. Is the main or midsection (shaft) of a long bone. It is made up of cortical bone and usually contains bone marrow and adipose tissue (fat).
3. What is NOT a primary function of the skeletal system?
4. This is a curvature of the spine that is beyond normal parameters.
5. Which three bones connect at the human knee?
6. The patella is also called the
7. What does the prefix 'Leuko-' mean?
8. 14
9. "The final few vertebrae are fused to create strong base for tail feathers" refers to which bone structure?
10. Tough and compact part of bone can regrow when broken is called .....
11. Proper body mechanics can help to prevent the intervertebral disk from rupturing or protruding out of place causing pain, numbness and muscle spasms. What is this condition?
12. What does yellow marrow do?
13. A type of connective tissue that cushions the bones at the joints is called .....
14. Femur is present in
15. A magnet is strongest at its poles.
16. A voluntary muscle
17. Also known as kneecap.
18. Identify the bone labeled as the upper arm bone.
19. You have the same amount of cartilage in your body all your life.
20. Arthritis