Musculoskeletal Biology

Musculoskeletal Biology Quiz

Label the diagram correctly

Multiple Choice

1. The lumbar portion of the spine has five vertebrae fused together. What is the name of the bone formed by these vertebrae?

• Sacrum

• Pelvis

• Clavicle

• Acromion

Multiple Choice

1. Humans have 7 cervical vertebrae, and _____ thoracic vertebrae.

• 7

• 33

• 5

• 12

Multiple Choice

1. Which of the following is an important function of the skull?

• To protect vital organs like the brain and eyes

• To protect vital organs like the brain and

  carpus.

• To protect vital organs like the spinal cord

  and nose.

• To protect vital organs like the spinal cord

  and eyes.

Multiple Choice

1. The frontal, parietal and occipital bones are part of the _____.

• Thorax

• Pelvis

• Vertebral spine

• Skull

Multiple Choice

1. Which bone is found between the hip and the knee?

• Humerus

• Radius

• Femur

• Tibia

Multiple Choice

The ilium, ischium, and pubis make the _____.

• Pelvis

• Thorax

• Collar bone

• spine

Multiple Choice

What is the place where two or more bones come together called?

• fossa

• joint

• cavity

• synapse

Multiple Choice

The vertebral column, rib cage and skull are part of the _____.

• axial skeleton

• appendicular skeleton

• abaxial skeleton

• intermediate skeleton

Multiple Choice

Which type of bones are longer than they are wide?

• 1. Short bone

• all the answers are correct

• flat bone

• long bone

Multiple Choice

The collar bone or _____ connects to the scapula and sternum.

• glenoid cavity

• humerus

• clavicle

• acromion

Multiple Choice

The pelvis attaches together at the front, or anterior, part your body at the following location:

• Coccygeal symphysis

• Pubic symphysis

• Sacral symphysis

• Pelvic cavity

Multiple Choice

How does the radius compare with the ulna?

• The radius is found in the forearm while the ulna forms part of the humerus.

• The radius allows motion in one axis while the ulna allows multi-plane motion.

• The radius is made up with 8 bones while the ulna is made up of only 1 bone.

• The radius is parallel to the ulna and they both form part of the forearm.

Multiple Choice

The sternum's _____ attaches to the first pair of ribs and clavicles.

• thorax

• vertebrae

• manubrium

• Costal cartilage

Multiple Choice

Which joint is made up by the humerus, radius, and ulna?

• Knee

• Elbow

• hip

• Shoulder

Open Ended

Describe flexion

Open Ended

Describe a fibrous joint, give an example

Open Ended

What are the commonest types of joints?

Why are they unique?

What purpose does the fluid have in them perform?

Open Ended

Write down in 30 seconds What are the functions of bone?

Open Ended

What are the 3 types of joints in the body?