Skeletal system

Which bone is found between the hip and the knee?

• Humerus

• Patella

• Tibia

• Femur

The vertebral column and rib cage are part of the .......... Skeleton

• Middle skeleton

• Axial skeleton

• Appendicular skeleton

• Intermediate skeleton

Which type of bones are the same width and length?

• Flat bones

• Long bones

• Short bones

• Irregular bones

Humans have 7 cervical vertebrae and ..................... Thoracic vertebrae.

• 5

• 7

• 12

• 33

What joint does the clavicle, scapula and humerus make?

• Hip joint

• Elbow joint

• Shoulder joint

• Knee joint

Which bone is the odd one out?

• Cranium

• Femur

• Ribs

• Pelvis

What is the name given to the part of a synovial joint that prevents friction?

• Cartilage

• Synovial membrane

• Ligaments

• Synovial fluid

Which of the following is a characteristic of scoliosis?

• Forward bending of the spine

• S shape curvature of the spine

• Shortening of the spine

• Stiffness in the lower back

What joint action results in a decrease of the angle at a joint?

• Flexion

• Extension

• Adduction

• Abduction

What is not a function of the skeleton?

• Protection

• Production of blood cells

• Movement

• Stability