Medical Term- Skeletal System

Open Ended

Why do you think it is important for health professionals to understand the combining forms related to the skeletal system?

Multiple Choice

Which combining form is related to cartilage in medical terminology?

• chondr/o

• arthr/o

• oss/e

• myel/o

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a component of the skeletal system?

• Muscles

• Bones

• Cartilage

• Ligaments

Multiple Select

Select all functions of the skeletal system from the following:

• Provide support and protection to internal organs

• Produce hormones

• Storage of calcium

• Provide wide variety of body movements

Open Ended

Explain how the structure and functions of the skeletal system are related.

Multiple Choice

Which cells are responsible for the repair and growth of bones?

• Osteoclasts and osteoblasts

• Chondrocytes and fibroblasts

• Myocytes and adipocytes

• Neurons and glial cells

Fill in the Blank

Ossification, the process of bone formation, begins after ___ months of gestation.

Open Ended

Describe the differences between compact bone and spongy bone.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following bones are classified as long bones?

• Femur and humerus

• Wrist and ankle bones

• Patella and tibia

• Fibula and meniscus

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about bone marrow are correct?

• Red bone marrow manufactures red blood cells and is located within spongy bone.

• Yellow bone marrow stores fat in the medullary cavity of long bones.

• Red bone marrow is completely replaced by yellow bone marrow during adolescence.

• Hemopoietic tissue is responsible for the formation of blood cells.

Multiple Choice

What is the primary function of red bone marrow?

• Manufacturing blood cells

• Fat storage

• Shock absorption

• Bone growth

Open Ended

Explain the difference between articular cartilage and meniscus in terms of their location and function in joints.

Fill in the Blank

The shaft of a long bone is called the ___.

Multiple Choice

Which type of joint holds bones tightly together and does not allow for movement?

• Fibrous joints

• Cartilaginous joints

• Synovial joints

• Ball and socket joints

Multiple Select

Which of the following are examples of synovial joints?

• Hip joint

• Elbow joint

• Knee joint

• Pubic symphysis

Open Ended

Describe the role of the synovial capsule and synovial membrane in joint movement.

Fill in the Blank

What is the function of synovial fluid in synovial joints?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the function of ligaments in synovial joints?

• They connect one bone to another bone

• They act as a cushion to ease movement

• They produce synovial fluid

• They attach muscles to bones

Multiple Select

The axial skeleton is organized into five parts. Select all that apply.

• Bones of skull

• Ossicles of middle ear

• Hyoid bone

• Upper extremities

Fill in the Blank

The appendicular skeleton protects organs of ___, excretion, and reproduction.

Multiple Choice

How many bones make up the cranium, face, and middle ear respectively?

• 8, 14, 6

• 6, 8, 14

• 14, 8, 6

• 8, 6, 14

Open Ended

How do the different combining forms help in understanding medical terminology related to the skeletal system?

Multiple Choice

Which combining form is related to cartilage?

• chondr/o

• arthr/o

• myel/o

• burs/o