Bones and Skeletal System Quiz

Which of the following best describes bones?

• Bones are inactive, non-living tissues

• Bones are very active, living tissues

• Bones are only made of cartilage

• Bones are only for muscle attachment

Which of the following is NOT a type of tissue found in bones?

• Bone tissue

• Cartilage

• Muscle tissue

• Nervous tissue

Why is a bone considered an organ of the skeletal system?

• Because it is made up of only one type of tissue

• Because it is made up of several types of tissues

• Because it does not contain blood

• Because it is not living

Which of the following is a function of bones?

• Digestion of food

• Muscle attachment

• Production of hormones

• Absorption of nutrients

A patient has a condition where their bones cannot store inorganic salts. Which bone function is most directly affected?

• Muscle attachment

• Protection of soft tissues

• Storage of inorganic salts

• Blood cell production

Which type of bone is described as being long with expanded ends and is found in the arms and legs?

• Long bone

• Flat bone

• Irregular bone

• Short bone

What is a characteristic of short bones?

• Plate-like shape with broad surface

• Almost equal in length and width

• Varied shape

• Long with expanded ends

Which of the following is an example of a sesamoid (round) bone?

• Patella

• Vertebra

• Scapula

• Rib

A student is asked to classify the vertebrae based on their shape. Which category should they choose?

• Long bones

• Flat bones

• Irregular bones

• Short bones

If a bone has a plate-like shape with a broad surface, such as the scapula, how should it be classified?

• Long bone

• Flat bone

• Short bone

• Irregular bone