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Preliminary PDHPE: Skeletal System

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 21mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

There are six functions of the skeletal system. One of the major functions is to facilitate (a)   .

2.

Identify the bone marked in RED.

a)

diaphragm

b)

femur

c)

humerus

d)

patella

3.

Identify the bone marked in RED.

a)

ribs

b)

clavicle

c)

tibia

d)

sternum

4.

Identify the bone marked in RED.

a)

scapula

b)

clavicle

c)

femur

d)

ulnar

5.

Identify the bone marked in RED.

a)

sacrum

b)

thoracic vertebra

c)

coccyx

d)

lumbar vertebra

e)

cervical vertebra

6.

Identify the bone marked in RED.

a)

pelvis

b)

radius

c)

ulnar

d)

fibula

7.

Identify the bone marked in RED.

a)

sternum

b)

patella

c)

scapula

d)

tibia

8.

Identify the bone marked in RED.

a)

carpals

b)

vertebrae

c)

tarsals

d)

phalanges

9.

Identify the bone marked in RED.

a)

clavicle

b)

patella

c)

sacrum

d)

scapula

10.

Identify the bone marked in RED.

a)

radius

b)

ulnar

c)

fibula

d)

coccyx

11.

Identify the bone marked in RED.

a)

phalanges

b)

tarsals

c)

humerus

d)

carpals

12.

Identify the bone marked in RED.

a)

humerus

b)

scapula

c)

tibia

d)

femur

13.

Identify the bone marked in RED.

a)

tibia

b)

radius

c)

humerus

d)

femur

14.

Identify the bone marked in RED.

a)

tibia

b)

radius

c)

clavicle

d)

fibula

15.

Identify the bone marked in RED.

a)

phalanges

b)

cranium

c)

tarsals

d)

cervical verterbrae

16.

Identify the bone marked in RED.

a)

patella

b)

tarsals

c)

carpals

d)

phalanges

17.

The first cervical vertebrae (C1) is called the (a)  

18.

The second cervical vertebrae (C2) is called the (a)   .

19.

How many cervical vertebrae are there?

a)

4

b)

5

c)

7

d)

12

20.

How many thoracic vertebrae are there?

a)

4

b)

5

c)

7

d)

12

21.

How many lumbar vertebrae are there?

a)

4

b)

5

c)

7

d)

12

22.

The sacrum and the coccyx are fused vertebrae.

a)

true

b)

false

23.

How many fused vertebrae make up the sacrum?

a)

3

b)

4

c)

5

d)

6

24.

How many fused vertebrae make up the coccyx?

a)

3

b)

4

c)

5

d)

6

25.

How many types of bones are there?

a)

4

b)

5

c)

6

d)

7

26.

Name the largest bone in the body.

a)

humerus

b)

cranium

c)

femur

d)

pelvis

27.

Identify what type of bone the humerus is.

a)

long

b)

short

c)

flat

d)

irregular

e)

sesamoid

28.

Identify what type of bone the patella is.

a)

short

b)

flat

c)

sesamoid

d)

long

e)

irregular

29.

Identify what type of bone the vertebra is.

a)

flat

b)

short

c)

sesamoid

d)

irregular

e)

long

30.

Identify what type of bone the carpals are.

a)

irregular

b)

long

c)

sesamoid

d)

short

e)

flat

31.

Identify what type of bone the ribs are.

a)

long

b)

flat

c)

irregular

d)

short

e)

sesamoid

32.

Located near the proximal head of a long bone, the epiphyseal plate is also know as the (a)   plate.

33.

Bone (a)   is the spongy tissue inside bones that produces blood cells.

34.

The place where two bones meet or articulate is called a (a)   .

35.

Found in a synovial joint, a strong, fibrous cord that attaches one bone to another.

a)

cartilage

b)

synovial membrane

c)

synovial fluid

d)

ligament

e)

tendon

36.

Found in a synovial joint, it covers the ends of the two meeting bones so that they slide smoothly over each other.

a)

cartilage

b)

synovial membrane

c)

synovial fluid

d)

ligament

e)

tendon

37.

Found in a synovial joint, it provides nourishment for the cartilage and lubricates the joint.

a)

cartilage

b)

synovial membrane

c)

synovial fluid

d)

ligament

e)

tendon

38.

Found in a synovial joint, they are tough bands of connective tissue that join a muscle to bone.

a)

cartilage

b)

synovial membrane

c)

synovial fluid

d)

ligament

e)

tendon

39.

Found in a synovial joint, it is the tissue that lines the non-contact parts of the joint capsule and secretes synovial fluid.

a)

cartilage

b)

synovial membrane

c)

synovial fluid

d)

ligament

e)

tendon

40.

Synovial joints provide stability but most importantly they provide smooth (a)   .

41.

How many type of synovial joints are there?

a)

4

b)

5

c)

6

d)

7

42.

When the C1 (atlas) and C2 (axis) articulate, it allows for rotation of the head. Which type of synovial joint is this?

a)

plane

b)

pivot

c)

ellipsoid/condyloid

d)

saddle

43.

The knee joint and elbow joint are two examples of ball-and-socket joints.

a)

true

b)

false

44.

Select which of the following are ball-and-socket joints.

a)

Elbow joint

b)

Shoulder joint

c)

Hip join

d)

Knee joint

45.

What type of synovial joint is the elbow joint?

(a)  

46.

How many planes of movement are there?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

e)

5

47.

Which of the following is NOT a plane of movement?

a)

horizontal/transverse

b)

symmetrical

c)

sagittal

d)

frontal

48.

How many anatomical terms are there? e.g. anterior and posterior

a)

6

b)

7

c)

8

d)

9

e)

10

49.

The patella (knee cap) is on the posterior side of the leg.

a)

true

b)

false

50.

The clavicle (collar bone) is superior to the patella (knee cap).

a)

true

b)

false

51.

In the anatomical position (palms facing forward), the thumb is ____________ to the pinky finger.

a)

lateral

b)

medial

52.

In the image, the proximal head of the femur is ____.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

53.

How many joint actions are there?

a)

10

b)

11

c)

12

d)

13

e)

14

54.

Decreasing the angle of the elbow joint is an example of what?

a)

flexion

b)

extension

55.

You start with your feet together. You jump and separate your feet so that they are now shoulder width apart. This is an example of what?

a)

abduction

b)

adduction

56.

You were versing Mr Quince in touch football and he stepped you so hard you fell over :) Unfortunately you rolled your ankle :( The sole of your foot twisted inward when you fell. What occurred at the ankle joint?

a)

inversion

b)

eversion

57.

What is the joint action that is a combination of flexion, extension, adduction and abduction? It commonly occurs at ball-and-socket joints.

a)

Rotation

b)

Circumduction

c)

Pronation

d)

Supination

58.

Cupping your hands together and facing your palms forward is an example of what?

a)

pronation

b)

supination

59.

Standing on your tippy-toes is an example of what?

a)

dorsi flexion

b)

plantar flexion

60.

Which two MAJOR bones articulate at the knee joint to provide flexion and extension?

a)

tibia, fibula

b)

femur, fibula

c)

femur, tibia

d)

femur, humerus

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