Skeletal System Functions Test Review

Which of the following is a main function of our bones?

• Support of the body

• Protection of soft organs

• Movement

• Storage of minerals & fats

• All of the above

Which of the following is an example of the function "Protection of our organs"?

• The femur and fibula protect the pelvis.

• The ribs protect the heart and lungs.

• The humerus protects the radius and ulna.

• The skull protects the heart.

Your joints, connective tissue, and _________ all work together to support your body.

• blood flow

• skin

• muscles

• tendons

Without a skeleton, you would NOT be able to do which of the following activities?

• Stand

• Run

• Feed yourself

• All of the above

What is a bone fracture?

• The bending of a bone before it breaks.

• When someone has a broken heart.

• The medical definition for a broken bone.

• The medical term for a bone bruise.

True or False: A bone fracture always requires surgery to heal.

• True

• False

What type of immobilizer is shown in the image below?

• Brace

• Cast

• Splint

• Sling

What type of immobilizer is shown in the image below?

• Sling

• Splint

• Brace

• Cast

What type of immobilizer is shown in the image below?

• Brace

• Splint

• Cast

• Sling

What type of immobilizer is shown in the image below?

• Splint

• Cast

• Sling

• Brace