Skeletal System Quiz 1

Which is NOT a function of the skeletal system?

• Structure and support

• Digestion

• Blood cell production

• Movement

What is the correct definition of ligaments?

• Connects muscle to bone and creates movement.

• Connects muscle to muscle.

• Connects bone to bone and helps with stability.

What is the correct definition of tendons?

• Connects muscle to bone and creates movement.

• Connects muscle to muscle.

• Connects bone to bone and helps with stability.

Which bone is found in the axial skeleton?

• Tibia

• Ribs

• Humerus

• Ulna

Which bone is found in the appendicular skeleton?

• Cranium

• Ribs

• Femur

• Vertebrae

This bone is the lower jaw bone and serves as the anchor bone for the lower set of teeth.

• clavicle

• humerus

• radius

• mandible

This bone is also called the collarbone and is commonly broken in bicycle accidents.

• mandible

• clavicle

• humerus

• radius

These bones connect your fingers (phalanges) with your wrist (carpals).

• metatarsals

• phalanges

• metacarpals

• carpals

This bone is commonly known as the shoulder blade.

• mandible

• scapula

• tibia

• ulna

These bones protect the lungs.

• cranium

• tarsals

• ribs

• carpals