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WorksheetsSkeletal system - Runshaw A&P
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 6mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The human skeleton can be subdivided into two parts, what part is made up of the skull, sternum, vertebral column and rib cage?
a)
appendicular
b)
axial
2.
Which system is responsible for creating red blood cells?
a)
skeletal
b)
muscular
c)
respiratory
d)
nervous
3.
What type of bone is the scapula?
a)
long bone
b)
short bone
c)
flat bone
d)
sesamoid bone
4.
What type of bone is the femur?
a)
Long bone
b)
Short bone
c)
Flat bone
d)
Irregular bone
5.
Which one of the following is an irregular bone?
a)
humerus
b)
tibia
c)
temporal
d)
vertebrae
6.
What is the name of the collar bone?
a)
Clavicle
b)
Scapular
c)
Sternum
d)
Xiphoid
7.
What is the name of the long bone in the top part of the leg?
a)
Patella
b)
Femur
c)
Fibula
d)
Tibia
8.
Name the bone located at number 16.
a)
Clavicle
b)
Humerus
c)
Radius
d)
Ulna
9.
One function of the skeletal system is _______ especially in regards to the vital organs, such as the brain, heart, and lungs.
a)
Protection
b)
Storage
c)
Synthesis
d)
Movement
10.
_________ is a function of the skeletal system that is completed by joints, ligaments, and tendons.
a)
Protection
b)
Storage
c)
Synthesis
d)
Movement
11.
The site of bone growth on a long bone is called
a)
Epiphyseal plate
b)
diaphysis
c)
periosteum
d)
meduary cavity
12.
The shaft of the long bone.
a)
epphysis
b)
diaphysis
c)
epiphyseal line
d)
growth plate
13.
The primary mineral stored by compact bone is
a)
Calcium
b)
Selenium
c)
Zinc
d)
Magnesium
14.
Which type of bone cells are responsible for "reabsorption bone"?
a)
Osteoblasts
b)
Osteoclasts
c)
Osteocytes
d)
Osteons
15.
Bone remodeling occurs throughout life
a)
true
b)
false
16.
What are the ends of bones covered with that helps reduce friction when to bones are rubbed together.
a)
Sternum
b)
tendon
c)
ligament
d)
cartilage
17.
A tough band of tissue that holds bone together at the joints are called?
a)
tendons
b)
ligaments
c)
cartilage
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