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HS 1 Skeletal System

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Babies have soft spots because of:

a)

ossification

b)

incomplete ossification

2.

The ends of the long bones are composed of:

a)

spongy bone

b)

compact bone

c)

yellow marrow

d)

short bones

3.

The medullary canal contains:

a)

red marrow

b)

spongy bone

c)

yellow marrow

d)

fontanels

4.

The center or shaft of the long bone is called the:

a)

articular cartilage

b)

epiphysis

c)

diaphysis

d)

osteocyte

5.

The ends of the long bone are called the:

a)

diaphysis

b)

temporal bone

c)

periosteum

d)

epiphysis

6.

Which of the following is the correct order of the vertebrae?

a)

Lumbar, Cervical, Thoracic

b)

Thoracic, Cervical, Lumbar

c)

Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar

7.

What is the term for cells that BUILD bone?

a)

osteoblasts

b)

osteoclasts

c)

osteocyte

d)

osteoporosis

8.

What is the anatomical term for the "cheek bone?

a)

Maxilla

b)

Zygomatic Bone

c)

Mandible

d)

Scapular

9.

Which is the only movable bone in the skull/face?

a)

Frontal bone

b)

Maxilla

c)

Mandible

d)

Nasal bone

10.

Which term means "bone cell?"

a)

osteoblast

b)

osteoclast

c)

osteocyte

d)

occipital

11.

Where in the long bone would you find red marrow?

a)

epyphisis

b)

diaphysis

c)

medullary canal

d)

endosteum

12.

What is the periosteum?

a)

fat storage center

b)

the tough fibrous tissue covering the outside of the bone.

c)

thin tissue covering the epyphisis that acts as a shock absorber

d)

a type of bone cell that deposits new bone

13.

Which type of bone cell secretes an enzyme that dissolves or breaks down bone?

a)

Osteocyte

b)

Osteoclast

c)

Osteoblast

d)

Fontanel

14.

Which cranial bone is this?

a)

Frontal

b)

Parietal

c)

Temporal

d)

Occipital

15.

Which cranial bone is this?

a)

Frontal

b)

Parietal

c)

Temporal

d)

Occipital

16.

Which cranial bone is this?

a)

Frontal

b)

Parietal

c)

Temporal

d)

Occipital

17.

Which cranial bone is this?

a)

Frontal

b)

Parietal

c)

Temporal

d)

Occipital

18.

Identify the section of the spinal column.

a)

Cervical

b)

Thoracic

c)

Lumbar

d)

Coccyx

19.

Identify the section of the spinal column.

a)

Cervical

b)

Thoracic

c)

Lumbar

d)

Sacrum

20.

Identify the section of the spinal column.

a)

Cervical

b)

Thoracic

c)

Lumbar

d)

Sacrum

21.

The vertebra are classified as which type of bone?

a)

Flat bone

b)

Long bone

c)

Irregular bone

d)

Short bone

22.

What is the term for blood cell formation?

a)

hemopoesis

b)

ossification

c)

osteoclast

d)

osteoblast

23.

Which is an example of a long bone?

a)

Phalanges

b)

Skull

c)

Rib

d)

Femur

24.

Which is NOT an example of a flat bone?

a)

Vertebra

b)

Rib

c)

Frontal Bone

d)

Parietal Bone

25.

Identify the bone.

a)

Zygomatic

b)

Maxilla

c)

Mandible

d)

Nasal bone

26.

Identify the bone.

a)

Zygomatic

b)

Maxilla

c)

Mandible

d)

Nasal bone

27.

The first 7 sets of ribs are known as:

a)

True ribs

b)

False ribs

c)

Floating ribs

28.

Identify the bone.

a)

Radius

b)

Ulna

c)

Humerus

d)

Femur

29.

Which bone of the forearm is located on the THUMB side?

a)

Radius

b)

Ulna

c)

Humerus

d)

Phalanages

30.

Identify the bone.

a)

Patella

b)

Tibia

c)

Femur

d)

Phalanage

31.

Identify the bone.

a)

Femur

b)

Tibia

c)

Fibula

d)

Patella

32.

Identify the bone.

a)

Scapula

b)

Clavicle

c)

Patella

d)

Sternum

33.

Identify the bone.

a)

Scapula

b)

Clavicle

c)

Sternum

d)

Ulna

34.

What is the term for your "wrist bones?"

a)

Phalanges

b)

Carpals

c)

Tarsals

d)

Metacarpals

35.

What is the term for your ankle bones?

a)

Carpals

b)

Metatarsals

c)

Metacarpals

d)

Tarsals

36.

What is the anatomical term for your fingers and toes?

a)

Phalanges

b)

Carpals

c)

Tarsals

d)

Fontanels

37.

Identify the bone.

a)

Ribs

b)

Vertebra

c)

Sternum

d)

Maxilla

38.

Which is an example of a bone found in the axial skeleton?

a)

Occipital bone

b)

Femur

c)

Ulna

d)

Pelvis

39.

Which bone is NOT part of the appendicular skeleton?

a)

Femur

b)

Humerus

c)

Patella

d)

Mandible

40.

What is the name of the FIRST cervical vertebra that allows us to nod our heads?

a)

Atlas

b)

Axis

c)

Ilium

d)

Ischium

41.

What type of fracture is shown here?

a)

Simple/Closed Fracture

b)

Open/Compound Fracture

c)

Greenstick Fracture

d)

Comminuted Fracture

42.

What bone is found on the PINKY side of our forearm?

a)

Humerus

b)

Ulna

c)

Radius

d)

Carpal

43.

Which skeletal disorder is characterized by pain, redness and swelling of the joints because of deposits of uric acid crystals?

a)

Osteoporosis

b)

Greenstick fracture

c)

Osteoarthritis

d)

Gout

44.

Identify the bone(s).

a)

Tarsals

b)

Metatarsals

c)

Carpals

d)

Metacarpals

45.

What is the longest and strongest bone in our body?

a)

Femur

b)

Humerus

c)

Vertebrae

d)

Skull

46.

This is an abnormal curvature of the the cervical area of the spine; also called a "humpback."

a)

Kyphosis

b)

Lordosis

c)

Scoliosis

d)

Osteoporosis

47.

What is the term for the side-to-side or lateral curvature of the spine?

a)

Kyphosis

b)

Lordosis

c)

Scoliosis

d)

Osteoporosis

48.

This term means 'blood cell formation.'

a)

Intervertebral

b)

Fontanel

c)

Ossification

d)

Hemopoesis

49.

What is the endosteum?

a)

Thin layer of cartilage that covers the epiphysis

b)

Tough, fibrous tissue on the outside of the long bone

c)

Lining on the inside of the long bone

d)

The end of the long bone

50.

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

a)

Protection

b)

Heat production

c)

Movement

d)

Mineral storage

51.

Bones often lose mass and strength as a person ages, increasing their risk for breaks or fractures. What is the name of this disorder?

a)

Osteoporosis

b)

Osteoarthritis

c)

Rheumatoid Arthritis

d)

Gout

52.

Which type of joint has the greatest range of motion?

a)

Synarthroses

b)

Ball and Socket

c)

Gliding

d)

Pivot

53.

What type of joint is illustrated here?

a)

Hinge

b)

Ball and Socket

c)

Gliding

d)

Pivot

54.

What is a greenstick fracture?

a)

The bone breaks and pierces through the skin.

b)

The bone breaks completely but does not penetrate the skin.

c)

The bone bends and cracks but does not completely separate.

d)

The bone is shattered when it is broken.

55.

Mr. Green fell down the stairs. He is not able to move his leg and he is in severe pain. There is swelling but no open wound. What type of fracture is most likely to have occurred?

a)

Simple/Closed

b)

Compound/Open

c)

Greenstick

d)

Arthritis

56.

Which term means inflammation of the joint?

a)

arthroscopy

b)

tendinitis

c)

bursitis

d)

arthritis

57.

Which of the following is an example of an AUTOIMMUNE skeletal disorder?

a)

Osteoporosis

b)

Rheumatoid Arthritis

c)

Gout

d)

Osteoarthritis

58.

Nancy has a sprain. What does that mean?

a)

The ligaments are torn.

b)

The tendons are torn.

c)

The bone is partially broken.

d)

She has an autoimmune disorder.

59.

If you sprain your ankle, your healthcare provider will recommend the RICE treatment. Which will NOT be part of that regimen?

a)

Apply ice to the injury

b)

Elevate the extremity

c)

Exercise to stretch it out

d)

Rest the foot/leg

60.

Which treatment for a fracture involves surgical intervention?

a)

Closed Reduction

b)

Open Reduction

c)

Traction

d)

RICE