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Skeletal System 2

Total questions: 38

Worksheet time: 21mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of the following make up the axial skeleton?
a)
cranium, tibia, fibula, vertebrae
b)
cranium, patella, sternum, pelvis
c)
clavicle, scapula, phalanges, tarsals
d)
cranium, sternum, vertebrae, ribs
2.
These tissues hold bones together at movable joints.
a)
cells
b)
ligaments
c)
organs
d)
tendons
3.
All of the following are examples of ball-and-socket joints except...
a)
hip
b)
shoulder
c)
knee
4.

Shoulders, arms, hips, and legs are parts of:

a)

Axial skeleton

b)

Skeletal System

c)

Appendicular skeleton

d)

Marrow

5.

Stores fat that can serve as an energy reserve.

a)

White marrow

b)

Yellow marrow

c)

Red marrow

d)

none of the above

6.

Produces most of the body’s blood cells.

a)

Black marrow

b)

Red marrow

c)

Yellow marrow

d)

White marrow

7.

T/F Most of the human bones are located in the hands and feet.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

The following is NOT one of the 3 Joint Classifications..

a)

Cartilaginous

b)

Cartilage

c)

Fibrous

d)

Synovial

9.

The joints that allow the most movement are called

a)

Fixed

b)

Fibrous

c)

Cartilaginous

d)

Synovial

10.
The elbows, knees and phalanges are examples of this type of joint
a)
ball and socket
b)
condyloid
c)
gliding
d)
hinge
11.
These joints all have a fibrous capsule lined with synovial membrane surrounding a joint cavity
a)
fibrous
b)
cartilaginous
c)
synovial
12.
hip, elbow and knee
a)
fibrous
b)
cartilaginous
c)
synovial
13.
Often contains a fluid-filled cushion
a)
fibrous
b)
cartilaginous
c)
synovial
14.
Most joints of the limbs
a)
fibrous
b)
cartilaginous
c)
synovial
15.
have the greatest mobility
a)
fibrous
b)
cartilaginous
c)
synovial
16.

fluid in joint cavity

a)

mucus

b)

plasma

c)

serous

d)

synovial

17.

joints with a little motion (a little "give")

a)

amphiarthosis

b)

diarthrosis

c)

synarthrosis

d)

synchondrosis

18.

two structural joints with no cavity

a)

fibrous and cartilaginous

b)

fibrous and synovial

c)

synovial and cartilaginous

d)

there is only one joint with no cavity

19.

The joints between the tibia and fibula are called:

a)

sutures

b)

syndesmosis

c)

syncrunchlicious

d)

funtabilious

20.

Joints that are immovable are called:

a)

synarthrosis

b)

syntendionious

c)

amphiarthrotic

d)

diarthrotic

21.
Classifying joints as synarthrotic, amphiarthrotic, or diarthrotic represents  
a)
location in the body
b)
the composition of the joint
c)
the number of bones that joint affects
d)
degree of movement possible at the joint
22.
Which of the following is a joint that can freely move?
a)
fibrous
b)
cartilaginous
c)
synovial
23.
Fibrous joints are?
a)
freely moveable
b)
partially moveable
c)
immovable
24.
What hinge joint do you use when you throw a ball?
a)
knee
b)
shoulder
c)
elbow
d)
toes
25.
Which joints in the human skeleton work in a similar way?
a)
hips and backbone
b)
elbows and shoulders
c)
toes and shoulders
d)
ankles and wrists
26.
The femur meets the tibia and fibula at the...
a)
elbow joint
b)
knee joint
c)
hip joint
d)
shoulder joint
27.
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of synovial fluid?
a)
conduct electrical charge
b)
lubricate joint
c)
reduce friction
d)
provide shock absorption
28.

There are 3 STRUCTURAL joints. What are they?

a)

Synarthrosis, Amphiarthroses, and Diarthrosis

b)

Synarthrosis, Cartilaginous, Diarthrosis

c)

Fibrous, Cartilaginous, Synartharthrosis

d)

Fibrous, Cartilaginous, Synovial

29.

There are 3 functional joints. What are they?

a)

Synarthrosis, Amphiarthroses, and Diarthrosis

b)

Synarthrosis, Cartilaginous, Diarthrosis

c)

Fibrous, Cartilaginous, Synartharthrosis

d)

Fibrous, Cartilaginous, Synovial

30.
 a fracture in which the bone breaks diagonally. 
a)
Oblique Fracture
b)
Fracture
c)
Diagonal Fracture
d)
Horizontal Fracture 
31.
Bone breaks into many fragments.
a)
Shattered Fracture
b)
Traction Fracture 
c)
Comminuted Fracture
d)
The Magic School Bus
32.
Bone breaks incompletely, occurs most commonly during the infantile stages of life.
a)
Greenstick Fracture
b)
Stable Fracture
c)
Bluestick Fracture
d)
Comminuted Fracture 
33.

The diagram shows a fracture that has two bones crushing into each other. What type of fracture is this?

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Impacted

d)

Comminuted

34.

What is the name of the incomplete fracture usually seen in children?

a)

Linear

b)

Transverse

c)

Fibial

d)

Greenstick

35.

What type of fracture is this?

a)

Compound

b)

Hairline

c)

Simple

d)

Spiral

36.

Inflammation of the joints is called ____.

a)

arthritis

b)

diarthrosis

c)

synarthrosis

d)

cartilagitis

37.

What are the two main types of arthritis?

a)

Osteoarthritis

b)

Auto Arthritis

c)

Degenerative Arthritis

d)

Rheumatoid Arthritis

38.

Osteoarthritis is usually the result of

a)

genetics

b)

aging

c)

fractures

d)

bad posture