Skeletal System Quiz 424 (20 MCQs)

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1. A place in the body where two or more bones connect.
2. Also known as INFANTILE OSTEOMALACIA, is a deficiency disease occurring in children. This disease is characterized by abnormal bone growth due to lack of vitamin D that is sometimes due to lack of Sun exposure.
3. What part of the skeleton is in the center of your body
4. A fixed or movable joint between bones is also called a(n) .....
5. Which one is a function of the skin?
6. Which synovial joint structure is composed of dense regular connective tissue, connects bone to bone, and functions to stabilize, strengthen and reinforce the joint?
7. Group of diseases of muscles causing cell deterioration:
8. This joint allows only back and forth movement
9. The diaphysis, epiphysis, and medullary cavity are
10. It is made of very thick and elastic material making them touch where they can stretch when the bones move. The bones do not separate even if they do a lot of movement because it holds it together.
11. What type of muscle tissue is found in the heart?
12. Which nerve that can be injured by fracture of the neck of fibula?
13. Which of the following are examples of a short bone?
14. Which organ(s) is not protected by the thoracic cage?
15. The hip bone.
16. Which body system controls the level of calcium in the blood?
17. Arthritis that attacks the joints via immune system
18. What is the process of cartilage becoming bone called?
19. Which of the body structures listed below is NOT made of cartilage
20. The skeleton is like the ..... of a house.