Skeletal System Quiz

What is the axial skeleton formed from?

• The carpal bones

• The skull and the mandible

• The pelvic girdle

• The femur and tibia

How many vertebrae are in the vertebral column?

• 33

• 36

• 30

• 24

Which of the following is a type of long bone?

• Scapula

• Tarsal

• Carpal

• Humerus

What type of joint allows for the most movement?

• Fibrous joints

• Cartilaginous joints

• Suture joints

• Synovial joints

Which type of bone is characterized by having a definitive shape and no length?

• Irregular bone

• Flat bone

• Short bone

• Long bone

What is the primary function of the skeletal system?

• Digestion

• Respiration

• Hormone production

• Blood cell formation

Which of the following is an example of a synovial joint?

• Intervertebral disc

• Elbow joint

• Suture joint

• Gomphosis

What type of joint is a hinge joint?

• Multiaxial

• Biaxial

• Nonaxial

• Uniaxial

Which bones are part of the appendicular skeleton?

• Vertebrae

• Pelvic girdle and femur

• Ribs and sternum

• Skull and mandible

What is the role of bursa in the skeletal system?

• Store minerals

• Lubricate movement

• Support the body

• Produce blood cells