Skeletal System Lesson

Multiple Choice

The site of of bone growth on a long bone is called

• epiphyseal plate
• diaphysis
• periosteum
• medullary cavity

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The joints in the skull are called

• hinge joints
• synovial joints
• gliding joints
• fibrous joints

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A common term for chronic inflammation of a joint is 

• osteoporosis
• fracture
• scoliosis
• arthritis

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A ball and socket joint is located 

• in the wrist
• in the ankle
• in the hip
• in the foot

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Blood cells produced from within the bone are called

• yellow marrow
• red marrow
• osteocytes
• osteon systems

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The outer covering of bone is called 

• spongy bone
• compact bone
• periosteum
• medullary cavity

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Which type of bone is a solid matrix with tightly packed cells?

• spongy bone
• compact bone
• skull bone
• long bone

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Which of the following is not a function of the skeletal system?

• maintain body shape
• help transmit impulses from place to place
• protect organs
• provide levers for movement

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The bone cells that maintain bone tissue are

• osteocytes

• osteon

• osteoclasts

• osteoblasts

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Between your femur and tibia/fibula is what type of joint?

• Ball and socket

• Pivot Joint

• Hinge Joint

• Saddle Joint

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a sesamoid bone?

• Phalanges

• Patella

• Sternum

• Vertebrae

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What is a flexible connective tissue that is found in your nose and ears?

• cartilage

• joints

• ligaments

• cranium

Multiple Select

Which of the following would you find distal to your radius? (Select all that apply)

• Metacarpals

• Phalanges

• Metatarsals

• Carpals

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What is the major part of the skeletal system that is being highlighted?

• Axial skeleton

• Appendicular skeleton

• The rib cage

Multiple Choice

The carpals in your wrist are known as what type of bone?

• Long

• Short

• Flat

• Irregular

Multiple Choice

The pelvis is known as what type of bone?

• Long

• Short

• Flat

• Irregular