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WorksheetsChapter 18 Quiz 1
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 6mins
Which of the following correctly describes the axial skeleton?
Consists of limb bones and limb girdles
Consists of the skull, the vertebral column, the ribs and the sternum
Attaches the arms to the axial skeleton
Attaches the legs to the axial skeleton
Which of the following correctly describes the appendicular skeleton?
Consists of limb bones and limb girdles
Consists of the skull, the vertebral column, the ribs and the sternum
Attaches the arms to the axial skeleton
Attaches the legs to the axial skeleton
Which of the following correctly describes the pelvic girdle?
Consists of limb bones and limb girdles
Consists of the skull, the vertebral column, the ribs and the sternum
Attaches the arms to the axial skeleton
Attaches the legs to the axial skeleton
Which of the following correctly describes the pectoral girdle?
Consists of limb bones and limb girdles
Consists of the skull, the vertebral column, the ribs and the sternum
Attaches the arms to the axial skeleton
Attaches the legs to the axial skeleton
_________________ hold the bones of a movable joint in position and prevent dislocation.
Tendons
Ligaments
Cartilages
Synovial membranes
The end surfaces of the bones are covered with _________________ which acts as a shock absorber.
tendon
ligament
cartilage
synovial membrane
________________ are elongated cells that form the skeletal muscles of humans.
Ligaments
Connective tissues
Muscle fibres
Striated muscles
The diagram below shows two types of movable joints.
P is a ______________ .
hinge joint
ball-and-socket joint
The diagram below shows two types of movable joints.
Q is a ____________ .
hinge joint
ball-and-socket joint
The diagram below shows two types of movable joints.
P allows movement in ____________ .
one plane only
many planes
The diagram below shows two types of movable joints.
Q allows movement in ____________ .
one plane only
many planes
The diagram below shows two types of movable joints.
____________ is an example of joint P.
Hip joint
Elbow joint
The diagram below shows two types of movable joints.
____________ is an example of joint Q.
Hip joint
Elbow joint
