WorksheetsHS 1 Skeletal System
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 30mins
Babies have soft spots because of:
ossification
incomplete ossification
The ends of the long bones are composed of:
spongy bone
compact bone
yellow marrow
short bones
The medullary canal contains:
red marrow
spongy bone
yellow marrow
fontanels
The center or shaft of the long bone is called the:
articular cartilage
epiphysis
diaphysis
osteocyte
The ends of the long bone are called the:
diaphysis
temporal bone
periosteum
epiphysis
Which of the following is the correct order of the vertebrae?
Lumbar, Cervical, Thoracic
Thoracic, Cervical, Lumbar
Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar
What is the term for cells that BUILD bone?
osteoblasts
osteoclasts
osteocyte
osteoporosis
What is the anatomical term for the "cheek bone?
Maxilla
Zygomatic Bone
Mandible
Scapular
Which is the only movable bone in the skull/face?
Frontal bone
Maxilla
Mandible
Nasal bone
Which term means "bone cell?"
osteoblast
osteoclast
osteocyte
occipital
Where in the long bone would you find red marrow?
epyphisis
diaphysis
medullary canal
endosteum
What is the periosteum?
fat storage center
the tough fibrous tissue covering the outside of the bone.
thin tissue covering the epyphisis that acts as a shock absorber
a type of bone cell that deposits new bone
Which type of bone cell secretes an enzyme that dissolves or breaks down bone?
Osteocyte
Osteoclast
Osteoblast
Fontanel
Which cranial bone is this?
Frontal
Parietal
Temporal
Occipital
Which cranial bone is this?
Frontal
Parietal
Temporal
Occipital
Which cranial bone is this?
Frontal
Parietal
Temporal
Occipital
Which cranial bone is this?
Frontal
Parietal
Temporal
Occipital
Identify the section of the spinal column.
Cervical
Thoracic
Lumbar
Coccyx
Identify the section of the spinal column.
Cervical
Thoracic
Lumbar
Sacrum
Identify the section of the spinal column.
Cervical
Thoracic
Lumbar
Sacrum
The vertebra are classified as which type of bone?
Flat bone
Long bone
Irregular bone
Short bone
What is the term for blood cell formation?
hemopoesis
ossification
osteoclast
osteoblast
Which is an example of a long bone?
Phalanges
Skull
Rib
Femur
Which is NOT an example of a flat bone?
Vertebra
Rib
Frontal Bone
Parietal Bone
Identify the bone.
Zygomatic
Maxilla
Mandible
Nasal bone
Identify the bone.
Zygomatic
Maxilla
Mandible
Nasal bone
The first 7 sets of ribs are known as:
True ribs
False ribs
Floating ribs
Identify the bone.
Radius
Ulna
Humerus
Femur
Which bone of the forearm is located on the THUMB side?
Radius
Ulna
Humerus
Phalanages
Identify the bone.
Patella
Tibia
Femur
Phalanage
Identify the bone.
Femur
Tibia
Fibula
Patella
Identify the bone.
Scapula
Clavicle
Patella
Sternum
Identify the bone.
Scapula
Clavicle
Sternum
Ulna
What is the term for your "wrist bones?"
Phalanges
Carpals
Tarsals
Metacarpals
What is the term for your ankle bones?
Carpals
Metatarsals
Metacarpals
Tarsals
What is the anatomical term for your fingers and toes?
Phalanges
Carpals
Tarsals
Fontanels
Identify the bone.
Ribs
Vertebra
Sternum
Maxilla
Which is an example of a bone found in the axial skeleton?
Occipital bone
Femur
Ulna
Pelvis
Which bone is NOT part of the appendicular skeleton?
Femur
Humerus
Patella
Mandible
What is the name of the FIRST cervical vertebra that allows us to nod our heads?
Atlas
Axis
Ilium
Ischium
What type of fracture is shown here?
Simple/Closed Fracture
Open/Compound Fracture
Greenstick Fracture
Comminuted Fracture
What bone is found on the PINKY side of our forearm?
Humerus
Ulna
Radius
Carpal
Which skeletal disorder is characterized by pain, redness and swelling of the joints because of deposits of uric acid crystals?
Osteoporosis
Greenstick fracture
Osteoarthritis
Gout
Identify the bone(s).
Tarsals
Metatarsals
Carpals
Metacarpals
What is the longest and strongest bone in our body?
Femur
Humerus
Vertebrae
Skull
This is an abnormal curvature of the the cervical area of the spine; also called a "humpback."
Kyphosis
Lordosis
Scoliosis
Osteoporosis
What is the term for the side-to-side or lateral curvature of the spine?
Kyphosis
Lordosis
Scoliosis
Osteoporosis
This term means 'blood cell formation.'
Intervertebral
Fontanel
Ossification
Hemopoesis
What is the endosteum?
Thin layer of cartilage that covers the epiphysis
Tough, fibrous tissue on the outside of the long bone
Lining on the inside of the long bone
The end of the long bone
Which of the following is NOT a function of the skeletal system?
Protection
Heat production
Movement
Mineral storage
Bones often lose mass and strength as a person ages, increasing their risk for breaks or fractures. What is the name of this disorder?
Osteoporosis
Osteoarthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Gout
Which type of joint has the greatest range of motion?
Synarthroses
Ball and Socket
Gliding
Pivot
What type of joint is illustrated here?
Hinge
Ball and Socket
Gliding
Pivot
What is a greenstick fracture?
The bone breaks and pierces through the skin.
The bone breaks completely but does not penetrate the skin.
The bone bends and cracks but does not completely separate.
The bone is shattered when it is broken.
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?
Simple/Closed
Compound/Open
Greenstick
Arthritis
Which term means inflammation of the joint?
arthroscopy
tendinitis
bursitis
arthritis
Which of the following is an example of an AUTOIMMUNE skeletal disorder?
Osteoporosis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Gout
Osteoarthritis
Nancy has a sprain. What does that mean?
The ligaments are torn.
The tendons are torn.
The bone is partially broken.
She has an autoimmune disorder.
If you sprain your ankle, your healthcare provider will recommend the RICE treatment. Which will NOT be part of that regimen?
Apply ice to the injury
Elevate the extremity
Exercise to stretch it out
Rest the foot/leg
Which treatment for a fracture involves surgical intervention?
Closed Reduction
Open Reduction
Traction
RICE
