Skeletal System Quiz 421 (20 MCQs)

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1. In which kind of bone fracture does the bone break and protrude through the skin?

Correct Answer: C) Compound.

2. How many bones are in the average infants body

Correct Answer: A) 350.

3. The vertebrae are attached to each other by

Correct Answer: C) Ligaments.

4. Bones are connected to Muscles

Correct Answer: A) True.

5. The joint in which bones slip over other bones, allowing free movement.

Correct Answer: D) Gliding joint.

6. What famous person has scoliosis?

Correct Answer: D) Usain Bolt.

7. ..... is an exaggerated lateral ( side to side) curve of the spine

Correct Answer: C) Scoliosis.

8. Which of the following bones is part of the appendicular system?

Correct Answer: B) Femur.

9. How many bones do you have now and as an adult?

Correct Answer: B) 206.

10. The pelvic and pectoral girdles are considered part of the ..... skeleton.

Correct Answer: B) Appendicular.

11. Vitamin D is also needed for bone growth and bone remodeling by osteoblasts and osteoclasts

Correct Answer: A) True.

12. It is where two or more bones meet and allows the skeleton move.

Correct Answer: C) Joints.

13. Two bones in the lower arm

Correct Answer: C) Radius, ulna.

14. Joint allows bones move forward and backward.

Correct Answer: C) SADDLE JOINT.

15. Which of the following is the correct classification of the wrist bones?

Correct Answer: D) Short.

16. What are the two basic regions of the long bone?

Correct Answer: D) Diaphysis and epiphysis.

17. The matrix for the bone cells and the skeletal system includes all of the following except

Correct Answer: A) Myelin.

18. The root word for "rib" is:

Correct Answer: B) Cost/o.

19. Blood cell formation is called:

Correct Answer: A) Hematopoiesis.

20. Which type of joint allows the most mobility?

Correct Answer: A) Ball and socket joint.