Skeletal System Quiz 653 (20 MCQs)

Quiz Instructions

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1. The locations where two bones meet are called .....

Correct Answer: B) Joints.

2. What is found in the medullary cavity as an adult?

Correct Answer: A) Yellow marrow.

3. Craniotomy is broken down like:

Correct Answer: D) Craniotomy.

4. The Human Skeleton is made up of 206 bones. In IGCSE PE you only need to remember and learn how many different bones?

Correct Answer: B) 20.

5. At what age do your bones stop growing?

Correct Answer: C) 25.

6. When a bone breaks and twists it's a

Correct Answer: A) Radial fracture.

7. What are vertebrae?

Correct Answer: A) Small bones that make up the spine.

8. Gliding

Correct Answer: D) Fingers.

9. Clavicle

Correct Answer: A) Collarbone.

10. The opening in the center of an osteon

Correct Answer: B) Haversian canal.

11. What is not a function of bone?

Correct Answer: A) Production of vitamin D.

12. Longer forearm bone

Correct Answer: A) Ulna.

13. Heart and lungs are protected by the

Correct Answer: A) Ribcage.

14. Any place where two or more bones meet (the reason you can move your arms and legs) is called a

Correct Answer: B) Joint.

15. What type of joint allows for the most movement?

Correct Answer: A) Ball and socket.

16. These bones protect the lungs.

Correct Answer: C) Ribs.

17. The femur and humerus could be classified as

Correct Answer: B) Long Bones.

18. The pelvic girdle is part of the appendicular section of the skeleton.

Correct Answer: A) True.

19. The outer covering of a bone is the:

Correct Answer: D) Periosteum.

20. Crepitation is heard when ..... move together.

Correct Answer: C) Broken bones.