WorksheetsSkeletal System
Total questions: 87
Worksheet time: 44mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What does the prefix osteo mean
a)
bone
b)
skin
c)
cartilage
d)
fat
2.
What is the name of the first cervical vertebrae?
a)
Atlas
b)
Axis
c)
number 1
d)
Cer vertebrae
3.
What is the name of the vertebrae of the waist area?
a)
Thoracic Vertebrae
b)
Lumbar Vertebrae
c)
Cervical Vertebrae
d)
Sacrum
4.
The xiphoid process is located on the bottom tip of ____________
a)
the vertebral column
b)
sacrum
c)
sternum
d)
phalanges
5.
Yellow bone marrow has a high _________ content that gives it it's color.
a)
blood
b)
fat
c)
water
d)
melanin
6.
A 64 y/o woman was brought in to the emergency room with a broken hip after falling. What is the most likely cause of her injury?
a)
too much calcium in the bones
b)
too much vitamin D
c)
Osteoporosis
d)
Scoliosis
7.
How many bones are there in the human body?
a)
210
b)
206
c)
180
d)
80
8.
Which of these bones does not belong to the axial skeleton?
a)
skull
b)
ribs
c)
hip bone
d)
spinal column
9.
The parietal bone can be classified as a __________bone.
a)
long
b)
short
c)
flat
d)
irregular
10.
The medullary cavity by the diaphysis of and adult bone would contain?
a)
spongy bone
b)
compact bone
c)
red bone marrow
d)
yellow bone marrow
11.
Where is red bone marrow found
a)
end of long bones
b)
ribs and sternum
c)
skull, vertebrae, and hips
d)
all of the above
12.
Osteocytes are______________
a)
blood cells
b)
skin cells
c)
bone cells
d)
bone destroyers
13.
The ________ or "Soft spots" in the cranium of an infant allow for enlargement of the skull as the brain grows.
a)
sinuses
b)
foramina
c)
fontanelle
d)
sutures
14.
The patella is
a)
the point of the elbow
b)
the thigh bone
c)
the knee cap
d)
food
15.
Tarsals are the bones that make up
a)
ankles
b)
fingers
c)
wrist
d)
toes
16.
What is the function of the skeletal system?
a)
Support of the body
b)
Help the body move with muscles
c)
all of the choices
d)
Protect internal organs
17.
Bone formation is called _____.
a)
ossification
b)
bone reabsorption
c)
fracture repair
d)
osteopenia
18.
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
19.
The hollow part of long bone is
called the _____ .
a)
periosteum
b)
spongy bone
c)
medullary cavity
d)
compact bone
20.
The red bone marrow produces
_____ cells.
_____ cells.
a)
blood
b)
bone
c)
adipose
d)
lymphatic
21.
What is the flexible tissue that helps cushion bones where they meet called?
a)
ligaments
b)
cartilage
c)
tendons
d)
adipose
22.
What type of cell builds up new bone?
a)
osteoblast
b)
osteoclast
c)
osteocyte
d)
osteopenia
23.
Long, short, flat, and irregular are _____.
a)
types of bone shape
b)
functions of bone
c)
types of muscle tissue
d)
types of bone cells
24.
The skull, vertebral column, and thoracic cage make up the _____.
a)
axial skeleton
b)
appendicular skeleton
c)
entire skeleton
d)
central skeleton
25.
What are found in limbs, has a shaft (diaphysis) and two ends (epiphyses)?
a)
irregular bones
b)
flat bones
c)
short bones
d)
long bones
26.
Which type of bone is a solid matrix with tightly packed cells organized in concentric circles?
a)
spongy bone
b)
compact bone
c)
short bone
d)
long bone
27.
The cranial bones are considered _____.
a)
long bones
b)
short bones
c)
flat bones
d)
irregular bones
28.
The vertebrae are considered _____.
a)
long bones
b)
short bones
c)
flat bones
d)
irregular bones
29.
The femur is considered a _____.
a)
long bone
b)
short bone
c)
flat bone
d)
irregular bone
30.
Which bone is not part of the axial skeleton?
a)
ribs
b)
sacrum
c)
clavicle
d)
mandible
31.
Bones of the arms and legs, such as the humerus, femur, and tibia are part of which skeleton?
a)
Axial
b)
Appendicular
c)
Central
d)
Peripheral
32.
The uppermost and largest bone of the arm, extending from the elbow to the shoulder is the _____?
a)
hyoid
b)
humerus
c)
ulna
d)
radius
33.
What are the top 7 vertebrae called?
a)
coccyx
b)
lumbar
c)
cervical
d)
thoracic
34.
Which section of the vertebral column has 5 fused vertebrae?
a)
cervical
b)
thoracic
c)
lumbar
d)
sacrum
35.
What is the place where two bones meet?
a)
hinge
b)
fracture
c)
ligament
d)
joint
36.
The bone cells that build bone are called
a)
osteoblast
b)
osteoclast
c)
osteocyte
d)
osteophyte
37.
The bone cells that break down and smooth out a bony callous are the ...
a)
osteoclasts
b)
osteoblasts
c)
osteocytes
d)
octeophytes
38.
The anatomical name for the lower jaw bone is the ...
a)
mandible
b)
maxilla
c)
frontal
d)
vomer
39.
Bending parts so that the angle between them decreases is
a)
flexion.
b)
extension.
c)
hyperextension.
40.
Straightening parts at a joint so the angle between them increases is
a)
flexion
b)
hyperextension
c)
extension
41.
Extension of the parts at a joint beyond anatomical position is
a)
flexion.
b)
extension.
c)
hyperextension.
42.
Movement at the ankle that brings the foot closer to the shin is
a)
dorsiflexion.
b)
plantar flexion.
c)
eversion.
d)
inversion.
43.
Movement of the ankle that brings the foot farther from the shin is
a)
dorsiflexion.
b)
plantar flexion.
c)
inversion.
d)
eversion.
44.
Moving a body part towards the midline is
a)
adduction.
b)
abduction.
c)
rotation.
d)
protraction.
45.
Moving a part around an axis is
a)
circumduction.
b)
retraction.
c)
elevation.
d)
rotation.
46.
Moving a part so that its end follows a circular path is
a)
circumduction.
b)
rotation.
c)
pronation.
d)
eversion.
47.
Turning the foot so that the plantar surface faces laterally is
a)
eversion.
b)
inversion.
c)
retraction.
d)
extension.
48.
Turning the foot so that the plantar surface faces medially is
a)
eversion.
b)
inversion.
c)
rotation.
d)
pronation.
49.
Moving a part backwards is
a)
elevation.
b)
retraction.
c)
depression.
d)
protraction.
50.
Moving a part forward is
a)
retraction.
b)
protraction.
c)
inversion.
d)
eversion.
51.
Raising a part is
a)
elevation.
b)
adduction.
c)
protraction.
d)
flexion.
52.
Lowering of a part is
a)
extension.
b)
flexion.
c)
depression.
d)
supination.
53.
Joint between the atlas and the axis of the cervical vertebrae, proximal ends of radius and ulna are_________ joints.
a)
gliding
b)
plane
c)
saddle
d)
pivot
54.
The joint between the carpal and metacarpal of the thumb are ___________ joints.
a)
saddle
b)
hinge
c)
gliding
d)
condyloid
55.
The shoulder and hip are examples of __________ joints.
a)
ball and socket
b)
hinge
c)
saddle
d)
pivot
56.
Joints between the carpals and tarsals.
a)
gliding joints
b)
pivot joints
c)
condyloid joints
d)
ball and socket joints
57.
Joint between metacarpal and phalanges.
a)
gliding
b)
saddle
c)
condyloid
d)
pivot
58.
Unlike Synovial joints, a fibrous joint might be
a)
immovable
b)
freely movable
59.
What type of joint is shown in the picture?
a)
ball and socket
b)
hinge
c)
condyloid
d)
saddle
60.
what type of joint is shown in the picture?
a)
pivot joint
b)
plane joint
c)
saddle joint
d)
hinge joint
61.
The rotation of your skull on top of your neck is made possible by what type of joint?
a)
suture joint
b)
hinge joint
c)
condyloid joint
d)
pivot joint
62.
Where is new blood cells created?
a)
In the scapula
b)
In bone marrow, located inside the bone
c)
In the patella
d)
In bone marrow, located inside the muscle tissue
63.
what type of bone is the femur
a)
Long bone
b)
Short bone
c)
Flat bone
d)
Irregular bone
64.
Identify 1:
a)
Proximal Epiphysis
b)
Diaphysis
c)
Distal Epiphysis
d)
Epiphyseal Line
65.
Identify 2
a)
Proximal Epiphysis
b)
Diaphysis
c)
Distal Epiphysis
d)
Epiphyseal Line
66.
Identify 3
a)
Proximal Epiphysis
b)
Diaphysis
c)
Distal Epiphysis
d)
Epiphyseal Line
67.
Identify 4
a)
Articular Cartilage
b)
Proximal Epiphysis
c)
Distal Epiphysis
d)
Epiphyseal Line
68.
Identify 5
a)
Spongy Bone
b)
Compact Bone
c)
Articular Cartilage
d)
Epiphyseal Line
69.
Identify 6
a)
Spongy Bone
b)
Compact Bone
c)
Articular Cartilage
d)
Epiphyseal Line
70.
Identify 7
a)
Medullary Cavity
b)
Compact Bone
c)
Yellow Marrow
d)
Periosteum
71.
Identify 8
a)
Medullary Cavity
b)
Compact Bone
c)
Yellow Marrow
d)
Periosteum
72.
Identify 9
a)
Medullary Cavity
b)
Compact Bone
c)
Yellow Marrow
d)
Periosteum
73.
Which type of bone cells are responsible for dissolving old bone matrix?
a)
Osteoblasts
b)
Osteoclasts
c)
Osteocytes
d)
Osteons
74.
Bone remodeling occurs throughout life
a)
true
b)
false
75.
A fracture that occurs when the bone doesn't break all the way through is called a _______.
a)
greenstick
b)
open
c)
closed
d)
comminuted
76.
What is the main mineral that is added to bone tissue in ossification?
a)
Calcium
b)
Magnesium
c)
Sodium
d)
Potassium
77.
The hormone that causes calcium to be deposited in bone is ___.
a)
calcitonin
b)
parathyroid hormone
c)
thyroxine
d)
insulin
78.
The secretion of parathyroid hormone is controlled primarily by the
a)
hypothalamus
b)
concentration of blood calcium
c)
thyroid gland
d)
pituitary gland
79.
a)
Comminuted
b)
Compound
c)
Transverse displaced
d)
Transverse non-displaced
80.
Broken bone that is splintered or crushed into multiple pieces.
a)
Fracture
b)
Manipulation
c)
Callus
d)
Comminuted Fracture
81.
How does calcitonin work on bone?
a)
stimulates osteoclasts
b)
stimulates osteoblasts
82.
What type of cell does parathyroid hormone stimulate
a)
osteoblasts
b)
osteoclasts
c)
osteocytes
83.
What does label 1 indicate?
a)
Canaliculi
b)
Osteon
c)
Osteocyte
d)
Lacunae
84.
What does label 2 indicate?
a)
Canaliculi
b)
Osteon
c)
Haversian canal
d)
Lacunae
85.
What does label 3 indicate?
a)
Canaliculi
b)
Osteon
c)
Lamellae
d)
Osteocyte
86.
What does label 4 indicate?
a)
Canaliculi
b)
Osteon
c)
Lamellae
d)
Osteocyte
87.
Mature bone cell.
a)
Ostecyte
b)
Lacunae
c)
Lamellae
d)
Haversian canal
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