WorksheetsLevel 2 Anatomy and Physiology - The Skeleton
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 14mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
How many bones are there in the human body?
a)
208
b)
126
c)
206
d)
80
2.
Which of the following is a division of the skeleton?
a)
Axial
b)
Acromio
c)
Atlas
d)
Axis
3.
What is the name given to the end of a long bone?
a)
Compact bone
b)
Epiphysis
c)
Diaphysis
d)
Periosteum
4.
What is the term used for ‘bone growth’?
a)
Ossification
b)
Osteoclasts
c)
Osteoblasts
d)
Osteopoprosis
5.
Which of the following is one of the 5 main functions of the skeleton?
a)
Structure
b)
Projection
c)
Sesamoid
d)
Protraction
6.
There are three main body types, but which of the following characteristics best describes Ectomorph?
a)
Tall, with wide shoulders and wide hips
b)
Muscular physique, with wide shoulders and narrow hips
c)
Typically tall and thin, with narrow shoulders, hips and chest
d)
Rounded appearance, with wide hips and narrow shoulders
7.
What is the name given to the hard protective sheath which surrounds the bone?
a)
Compact bone
b)
Epiphysis
c)
Diaphysis
d)
Periosteum
8.
Which 3 bones make up the pelvic girdle?
a)
Ischium, Ilium, Pubis
b)
Ilium, Sacrum, Coccyx
c)
Ischium, Clavicle, Pubis
d)
Pubis, Sternum, Ribs
9.
Which double set of two bones is situated on the left and right sides of the body and makes up the Pectoral Girdle?
a)
Clavicle and Humerus
b)
Scapula and Ulna
c)
Clavicle and Sternum
d)
Clavicle and Scapula
10.
Which of the following sentences best describes an irregular bone?
a)
Bones which have a greater length than width and are slightly curved for strength
b)
Bones which are generally thin with extensive areas for muscle attachments
c)
Bones that have complex shapes
d)
Bones that are embedded in a Tendon
11.
What is the name given to the shaft of a long bone?
a)
Compact bone
b)
Epiphysis
c)
Diaphysis
d)
Periosteum
12.
Why is a regular a weight bearing programme recommended for people after periods of inactivity or for those suffering with Osteoporosis?
a)
Decrease bone density
b)
Increase range of movement
c)
Increase bone density
d)
Decrease red blood cells
13.
Which of the following structures form part of the axial skeleton?
a)
Vertebrae column
b)
Upper limbs
c)
Lower limbs
d)
Hip/pelvic girdle
14.
The appendicular skeleton is made up of which structures?
a)
The arms, legs and feet
b)
The upper and lower limbs, pelvic girdle and pectoral girdle
c)
The pelvic and pectoral girdle only
d)
The arms, legs, vertebral column, and the pectoral girdle.
15.
What is the name given to the base/point of the sternum?
a)
Vertebral Ribs
b)
linea alba
c)
Acromio process
d)
Xyphoid process
16.
Which of the following cells is responsible for laying down new bone tissue?
a)
Osteoblasts
b)
Calcium
c)
Cartilage
d)
Osteoclasts
17.
This is the smaller bone in the lower leg postioned behind the Tibia?
a)
Tibia
b)
Femur
c)
Fibula
d)
Pelvis
18.
How many bones make up the Sacrum section of the vertebrae?
a)
5
b)
10
c)
7
d)
12
19.
How many individual bones make up the Thoracic vertebrae?
a)
5
b)
7
c)
12
d)
10
20.
Which of the following is NOT a function of the skeleton?
a)
Production of blood cells
b)
Gives the body form
c)
Protects internal organs
d)
Generates heat
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