Skeletal System Quiz

Which of the following is a type of tissue within the skeletal system?

• Bone

• Cartilage

• Ligaments

• All of the choices are correct

Select all of the following roots which are most associated with the skeletal system.

• Arth/o

• End/o

• My/o

• Oste/o

Which of the following bone types has two thin layers of cortical bone with cancellous bone between?

• Irregular

• Long

• Short

• Flat

__________ bones can be a combination of short, flat, notched or ridged surfaces.

• Irregular

• Long

• Short

• Flat

Which of the following structures is NOT part of the axial skeleton?

• Sternum

• Skull

• Patella

• Ribs

The vertebrae are classified as which type of bone?

• Long bones

• Short bones

• Flat bones

• Irregular bones

Which of the following is an example of a sesamoid bone?

• Humerus

• Patella

• Vertebrae

• Sternum

What is the role of ligaments in the skeletal system?

• To connect muscles to bones

• To stabilize joints

• To produce blood cells

• To absorb shock

Which part of a long bone is responsible for housing bone marrow?

• Epiphysis

• Diaphysis

• Periosteum

• Cartilage

The axial skeleton primarily serves to:

• Facilitate movement

• Protect vital organs

• Store fat

• Produce blood cells