Musculoskeletal System Quiz

Which of the following best describes the function of the MSK system?

• To protect internal organs

• To provide structure and movement

• To regulate body temperature

• To produce red blood cells

Which cells are responsible for bone resorption?

• Osteoblasts

• Osteoclasts

• Chondrocytes

• Fibroblasts

Which type of muscle is involved in maintaining posture?

• Cardiac

• Smooth

• Skeletal

• Involuntary

What is the term for the movement of turning the sole of the foot outward?

• Inversion

• Eversion

• Supination

• Pronation

What is the opposite movement of eversion in the foot?

• Pronation

• Supination

• Inversion

• Flexion

What is the term for the movement that involves turning the head to the left and right?

• Protraction

• Retraction

• Rotation

• Extension

What is the role of bursae in synovial joints?

• To produce synovial fluid

• To provide cushion

• To connect bones

• To store fat

What connects bone to bone?

• Tendon

• Ligament

• Muscle

• Cartilage

What connects bone to muscle?

• Ligament

• Tendon

• Cartilage

• Synovial fluid

Which part of the joint is responsible for reducing friction?

• Synovial fluid

• Ligament

• Tendon

• Bone