Skeletal System Quiz

What is the primary function of joints in the skeletal system?

• To protect bones
• To provide flexibility and enable movement
• To store calcium
• To produce blood cells

Which type of joint allows for the greatest range of motion?

• Immovable joints
• Hinge joints
• Ball and socket joints
• Pivot joints

What is a fracture?

• A type of joint
• A break in a bone
• A disease affecting bones
• A type of cartilage

What role do ligaments play in the skeletal system?

• Connect muscles to bones
• Connect bones to other bones
• Protect the ends of bones
• Produce blood cells

What happens to bones without exercise?

• They become stronger
• They weaken and lose mass
• They grow larger
• They become more flexible

Which vitamin is essential for the absorption of calcium?

• Vitamin A
• Vitamin B
• Vitamin C
• Vitamin D

What is arthritis?

• A type of joint
• A disease causing joint inflammation
• A method of bone repair
• A type of exercise

Osteoporosis primarily affects which group of people?

• Children
• Teenagers
• Women over 50
• Athletes

What is the purpose of a cast?

• To strengthen bones
• To keep broken bones in place while healing
• To provide flexibility
• To connect ligaments

Which type of joint is found in the elbow?

• Ball and socket
• Hinge
• Pivot
• Immovable