SACC Support and Movement Quiz

How many bones are in an adult human body?

• 300

• 206

• 210

• 306

Which is not a function of the skeletal system?

• Protection

• Production of blood cells

• Production of ATP (energy)

• Movement

• Gaseous exchange

The cranium, vertebrae and rib cage all belong to the:

• Axial Skeleton

• Appendicular skeleton

• Vertebral Column

• Appendages

What is a joint?

• The place where 2 or more bones meet.

• Connective spongy tissue

• A band of tissue that hold bones together.

• A thin membrane that covers the surface of bone

The thoracic vertebrae are located in the __________ region of the vertebral column (backbone)

• 1st region near the throat

• 2nd region

• 3rd region

• 4th and 5th region at the tail

Which is a movable joint?

• Arms

• Pelvis

• Cranium

• Sutures

Your arms are examples of a __________________ joint.

• Hinge joint

• Pivot joint

• Ball and socket joint

• Fibrous joint

Cartilage is not made of mineral salts (calcium etc) like bones are.

• True

• False

The structure labelled "D" is called the:

• Cartilage

• Compact bone

• Marrow

• Spongy bone

The structure labelled "G" is called the:

• Cartilage

• Compact bone

• Marrow

• Spongy bone