Understanding the Human Skeleton

How many bones are typically in the adult human skeleton?

• 180

• 300

• 270

• 206

What is the primary function of bone marrow?

• To produce blood cells

• To store calcium

• To connect muscles

• To protect the brain

Which type of bone tissue is the outer layer?

• Subchondral tissue

• Marrow tissue

• Cancellous tissue

• Cortical tissue

What is the smallest bone in the human body?

• Tibia

• Humerus

• Femur

• Stirrup

Which bone is known as the collarbone?

• Ulna

• Clavicle

• Scapula

• Femur

What is the process of cartilage turning into bone called?

• Osteoporosis

• Remodeling

• Calcification

• Ossification

Which type of joint allows for rotation around an axis?

• Saddle joint

• Ball and socket joint

• Hinge joint

• Pivot joint

What is the longest bone in the human body?

• Tibia

• Femur

• Radius

• Humerus

Which type of fracture involves a bone breaking into more than two fragments?

• Simple transverse

• Comminuted fracture

• Stress fracture

• Greenstick fracture

What is the name of the tough, flexible tissue that connects muscle to bone?

• Bursa

• Tendon

• Ligament

• Cartilage