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Skeletal System Physiology Test

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Example of a long bone.

a)

trapazoid

b)

humerous

c)

vertebrae

d)

patella

e)

sternum

2.

Example of ashort bone.

a)

trapazoid

b)

humerous

c)

vertebrae

d)

patella

e)

sternum

3.

Example of a flat bone.

a)

trapazoid

b)

humerous

c)

vertebrae

d)

patella

e)

sternum

4.

Example of a sesmoid bone.

a)

trapazoid

b)

humerous

c)

vertebrae

d)

patella

e)

sternum

5.

Example of a irregular bone.

a)

trapazoid

b)

humerous

c)

vertebrae

d)

patella

e)

sternum

6.

Blood cells are formed in...

a)

red marrow

b)

yellow marrow

c)

osteon systems

d)

osteocytes

7.

The shaft of a long bone.

a)

epiphysis

b)

diaphysis

c)

compact bone

d)

epiphyseal plate

8.

Rickets is caused by a deficiency of which vitamin?

a)

C

b)

A

c)

D

d)

E

9.

An abnormal curve of the spine is called...

a)

greenstick

b)

scoliosis

c)

osteoperosis

d)

arthritis

10.

The spaces of the trabeculae are filled with what material?

a)

red marrow

b)

yellow marrow

c)

insterstiatial fluid

d)

synovial fluid

11.

The process of bone forming from cartilage is called

a)

ossification

b)

callus zone

c)

growth

d)

fracture repair

12.

Which fracture is common in older people due to osteoporosis?

a)

compression

b)

compound

c)

greenstick

d)

simple

13.

A part of a bone that sticks out.

a)

process

b)

sinus

c)

meatus

d)

foramen

14.

The tough outer covering of a bone.

a)

compact bone

b)

medullary cavity

c)

spongy bone

d)

periosteum

15.

All of these joints are synovial except...

a)

saddle joints

b)

gliding joints

c)

cartilaginous joints

d)

hinge joints

16.

Where is spongy bone located?

a)

diaphysis

b)

epiphysis

c)

haversian canals

d)

medullary cavity

17.

The joints of the skull are

a)

hinge joints

b)

fibrous joints

c)

synovial joints

d)

gliding joints

18.

Which of these is NOT a function of the skeletal system?

a)

protect organs

b)

help transmit impulses

c)

provide levers for movement

d)

maintain body shape.