Skeletal System Quiz 610 (20 MCQs)

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1. Which level of organizatin describes a grouping of similar cells?

Correct Answer: B) Tissue.

2. How long does a Humerus bone take to heal?

Correct Answer: A) 12 weeks.

3. The human body has ..... bones.

Correct Answer: B) 206.

4. The rounded portion of the humerus that articulates with glenoid cavity of the scapula is the

Correct Answer: A) Humerus head.

5. Which muscle type tires quickly?

Correct Answer: B) Skeletal.

6. Surgical fusion of 2 bones to stiffen a joint

Correct Answer: C) Arthrodesis.

7. The skull is part of

Correct Answer: C) The axial system.

8. How many bones are in a hand?

Correct Answer: B) 27.

9. Another name for the skull is

Correct Answer: A) Cranium.

10. The movements at the shoulder during a star jump are .....

Correct Answer: C) Abduction and adduction.

11. True/False:Only long bones have a diaphysis and an epiphysis.

Correct Answer: A) True.

12. Backbone is made up of how many bones?

Correct Answer: D) 33.

13. What vitamin helps with homeostasis of the bones?

Correct Answer: A) Calcium.

14. Another name for the upper arm

Correct Answer: C) Humerus.

15. Shoulder and hip joints are the examples of .....

Correct Answer: C) Ball and socket joint.

16. Scientific name for a collar bone

Correct Answer: A) Clavicle.

17. Fracture that doesn't break through the skin

Correct Answer: C) Simple.

18. Susceptible to damage and breaks

Correct Answer: B) Appendicular Skeleton.

19. This joint type allows slight movement.

Correct Answer: A) Amphiarthrosis.

20. What is the definition of an articulation (joint)?

Correct Answer: B) The location where two or more bones meet.