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Skeletal System Review2

Total questions: 19

Worksheet time: 10mins

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1.

During a biology class, James broke his arm. The doctor explained that the part of James' bone surrounding the medullary cavity that was affected is called...

a)

spongy bone

b)

marrow

c)

compact bone

d)

epiphysis

2.

During a biology class, Luna, William, and Jackson were studying human anatomy. They learned that the skull, vertebral column, and thorax are all part of the

a)

axial skeleton

b)

appendicular skeleton

c)

skeleton

d)

compact bones

3.
Which of the following is NOT a function of the skeleton?
a)
Production of blood cells
b)
Stores minerals like calcium
c)
Protects internal organs
d)
Generates heat
4.

The skull is identified as having _____ joints?

a)

condyloid

b)

synarthrosis

c)

saddle

d)

amphiarthrosis

5.

What is the place where these two bones meet?

a)

hinge

b)

pivot

c)

synarthroses

d)

ball and socket

6.

Isla, Abigail, and Aiden are studying human anatomy. They are trying to identify the bones that protect both the heart and lungs. Can you help them?

a)

costals

b)

sternum

c)

clavicle

d)

femur

7.

Michael is a gymnast and he often wonders about the human body. Can you help him understand what the connector that attaches his muscles to his bones is called?

a)

ligament

b)

tendon

c)

patella

d)

string

8.

Evelyn, Avery, and Aria are studying for their anatomy exam. They come across a question about the difference between Compact and Spongy bone. Evelyn says, 'Compact forms the outer shell while Spongy bone fills most of irregular bones.' Avery says, 'Spongy bone forms the outer shell while Compact bone fills most of irregular bones.' Aria says, 'Spongy bone creates the white blood cells while compact creates the red blood cells.' Who is correct?

a)

Evelyn

b)

Avery

c)

Aria

d)

None of them

9.
You smooth muscle helps you ___________.
a)
Move
b)
Move food through your digestive system
c)
Pump blood
10.

During a biology class, Benjamin was asked to demonstrate a pivot joint. He chose the ____ as an example.

a)

Acromial region

b)

Cubital region

c)

Antebrachial region

d)

Pollex region

11.

During a soccer game, Benjamin fell and hurt his arm. The doctor said it was a type of fracture where the bone doesn't completely break. What is this type of fracture called?

a)

An open fracture

b)

A spiral fracture

c)

A greenstick fracture

d)

A comminuted fracture

12.

Aria, Mia, and Michael are studying human anatomy. They are particularly interested in understanding how children's bones continue to grow. Can you help them identify the part of the bones that allows for this continued growth?

a)

Sutures

b)

Fontanels

c)

Epiphyseal plate

d)

Compact bone

13.

Evelyn, Sophia, and Avery were learning about different types of fractures in their biology class. Their teacher explained that a fractured bone that doesn't break the skin is called a: 

a)

Comminuted fracture

b)

Open fracture

c)

Multiple fracture

d)

Closed fracture

14.

During a biology class, Emma was asked to label the parts of the foot on a diagram. She was confused about what to label the toes. Liam suggested they are called 'Metatarsels', Michael said they are 'Tarsels', but she remembers reading somewhere that they are called 'Phalanges'. She also recalls another term 'Calcaneals'. What is the correct term for toes?

a)

Metatarsels

b)

Tarsels

c)

Phalanges

d)

Calcaneals

15.

During a biology class, Maya and Daniel were studying a 3D model of a human skull. They noticed some holes in the skull. Their teacher, Anika, explained that these holes allow for blood vessels and nerves to pass through. What are these holes called?

a)

Foramens

b)

Sinuses

c)

Processes

d)

Fossas

16.

Samuel, Grace, and Ava are studying human anatomy. They are focusing on the arm and specifically the antebrachial bone on the medial side. What is the name of this bone?

a)

Ulna

b)

Radius

c)

Humerus

d)

Carpal

17.

Rohan was playing soccer and he fell down. He was rushed to the hospital and the doctor said it's a common sports fracture often associated with the lower leg region. What type of fracture could it be?

a)

Impacted

b)

spiral

c)

skull fracture

d)

greenstick

18.

During a biology class, Samuel was asked to explain how the synovial fluid functions in the human body. He responded by saying that the synovial fluid _____ the joints.

a)

cushions and lubricates

b)

supports and protects

c)

Controls temperature

d)

prevents arthritis

19.

If Samuel's body were the Empire State Building, his skeleton would be:

a)

the beams and joints that hold it up

b)

the plumbing and electrical systems

c)

the foundation that anchors it to the ground

d)

the apartments and offices inside it