Skeletal System Quiz 449 (20 MCQs)

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1. The prefix chondro means

Correct Answer: B) Cartilage.

2. Which type of tissue is not found in the skeleton of babies?

Correct Answer: A) Red Marrow.

3. An acute or chronic bone infection, usually caused by bacteria.

Correct Answer: A) OSTEOMYELITIS.

4. The epiphyseal plate grows toward the .....

Correct Answer: C) Diaphysis.

5. A place where two or more bones meet is called?

Correct Answer: B) Joint.

6. What mineral helps to make strong bones?

Correct Answer: B) Calcium.

7. It is attached to the cagelike flat, curved bones

Correct Answer: C) Ribs.

8. What is the procedure of 'arthrocentesis'?

Correct Answer: D) Joint fluid aspiration.

9. An injury to the shoulder joint would impact which type of joint?

Correct Answer: A) Ball and socket.

10. When a muscle shortens under tension, it is called .....

Correct Answer: B) Isotonic concentric contraction.

11. What connects your bones?

Correct Answer: A) Joints.

12. Arms and legs are ..... muscles.

Correct Answer: A) Voluntary.

13. What are the bones of the wrist called?

Correct Answer: D) Carpals.

14. Narrowing of spinal canal; causes pressure on spinal cord and nerves

Correct Answer: A) Spinal stenosis.

15. ..... connects bone to bone in joints.

Correct Answer: D) Ligaments.

16. Your ribs protect your

Correct Answer: C) Heart and lungs.

17. Which system protects the cardiovascular system?

Correct Answer: A) Skeletal system.

18. Your body is made of 33 small bones called vertebrates. What's the whole structure called?

Correct Answer: C) Spine.

19. This highly flexible structure, also called the ....., supports the head and body.

Correct Answer: A) Vertebral column.

20. What gas does the Respiratory System absorb?

Correct Answer: B) Oxygen.