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WorksheetsSkeletal System Physiology Test
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
Which function of the skeletal system would be especially important if you were in a car accident?
storage of minerals
protection of internal organs
Facilitation of movement
Fat storage
Bone tissue can be described as ________.
dead calcified tissue
cartilage
the skeletal system
dense, hard connective tissue
Without red marrow, bones would not be able to ________.
store phosphate
store calcium
make blood cells
move like levers
Yellow marrow has been identified as ________.
an area of fat storage
a point of attachment for muscles
the hard portion of bone
the cause of kyphosis
Which of the following can be found in areas of movement?
hematopoiesis
cartilage
yellow marrow
red marrow
The skeletal system is made of ________.
muscles and tendons
bones and cartilage
vitreous humor
minerals and fat
Most of the bones of the arms and hands are long bones; however, the bones in the wrist are categorized as ________.
flat bones
short bones
sesamoid bones
irregular bones
Sesamoid bones are found embedded in ________.
joints
muscles
ligaments
Tendons
Bones that surround the spinal cord are classified as ________ bones.
irregular
sesamoid
flat
Short
Which category of bone is among the most numerous in the skeleton?
long bone
sesamoid bone
short bone
flat bone
Long bones enable body movement by acting as a ________.
counterweight
resistive force
lever
Fulcrum
Which of the following occurs in the spongy bone of the epiphysis?
bone growth
bone remodeling
hematopoiesis
shock absorption
The fibrous membrane covering the outer surface of the bone is the ________.
periosteum
epiphysis
endosteum
Diaphysis
Which cells do not originate from osteogenic cells?
osteoblasts
osteoclasts
osteocytes
osteoprogenitor cells
Which of the following are only found in cancellous or spongy bone?
canaliculi
Volkmann’s canals
trabeculae
calcium salts
Why is cartilage slow to heal?
because it eventually develops into bone
because it is semi-solid and flexible
because it does not have a blood supply
because endochondral ossification replaces all cartilage with bone
In endochondral ossification, what happens to the chondrocytes?
They develop into osteocytes.
They die in the calcified matrix that surrounds them and form the medullary cavity.
They grow and form the periosteum.
They group together to form the primary ossification center.
Which of the following bones is (are) formed by intramembranous ossification?
the metatarsals
the femur
the ribs
the flat bones of the cranium
A fracture can be both ________.
open and closed
open and transverse
transverse and greenstick
greenstick and comminuted
In a compound fracture, ________.
the break occurs at an angle to the bone
the broken bone does not tear the skin
one fragment of broken bone is compressed into the other
broken bone pierces the skin
Which of the following is part of the axial skeleton?
scapula
femur
Calcaneus
vertebral column
Which of the following is a function of the axial skeleton?
allows for movement of the wrist and hand
protects nerves and blood vessels at the elbow
supports trunk of the body
allows for movements of the ankle and foot
The axial skeleton _________.
consists of 126 bones
forms the vertical axis of the body
includes all bones of the body trunk and limbs
includes only the bones of the lower limbs
The cervical region of the vertebral column consists of _______.
7 vertebrae
12 vertebrae
5 vertebrae
a single bone fused together at the base of the spinal column
True ribs are _________.
ribs 8 - 12
attached via their costal cartilage to the next higher rib
made entirely of bone and thus do not have any cartilage
attached via their costal cartilage directly to the sternum
The pelvis _________.
has a subpubic angle that is larger in females
consists of the two hip bones, but does not include the sacrum or coccyx
has an obturator foramen, an opening that is defined in part by the sacrospinous and sacrotuberous ligaments
has a space located inferior to the pelvic brim called the greater pelvis
Which tarsal bone articulates with the tibia and fibula?
calcaneus
cuboid
navicular
talus
How can a fractured diaphysis release fat globules into the bloodstream?
The bone pierces fat stores in the skin.
The yellow marrow in the diaphysis is exposed and damaged.
The injury triggers the body to release fat from healthy bones.
The red marrow in the fractured bone releases fat to heal the fracture.
Calcium cannot be absorbed from the small intestine if ________ is lacking.
vitamin D
vitamin K
calcitonin
Fluoride
Which one of the following foods is best for bone health?
carrots
liver
leafy green vegetables
oranges
What is the medical term for the kneecap?
Scapula
Patella
Tarsals
Carpals
What is the medical term for your shoulder blades?
Scapula
Patella
Tarsals
Carpals
What is the medical term for your wrist bones?
Scapula
Patella
Tarsals
Carpals
What is the medical term for your ankle bones?
Scapula
Patella
Tarsals
Carpals
What is the largest and heaviest bone in the body?
Fibula
Tibia
Humerus
Femur
How many vertebrae are there in the thoracic vertebrae?
7
12
5
10
How many vertebrae are there in the lumbar vertebrae?
7
12
5
10
What is the name given to the long, middle section of a long bone?
diaphysis
epiphyses
epiphyseal plate
periosteum
What structure does "A" represent?
central Haversian canal
osteon
osteocyte
canaliculi
What structure does "B" represent?
central Haversian canal
osteon
osteocyte
canaliculi
What structure does "C" represent?
central Haversian canal
osteon
osteocyte
canaliculi
What structure does "D" represent?
central Haversian canal
osteon
osteocyte
canaliculi
Which of the following are TWO functions of bone marrow?
Blood cell formation and stores fat
Connects bone to bone and muscles to bones
Stores carbohydrates and minerals for later use
Provides structural support and form to our bodies
Which of the following cell types build bone?
Osteocyte
Osteoblast
Osteoclast
Fibroblast
What type of connective tissue covers the ends of bone at joints?
Ligaments
Hyaline Cartilage
Fibrocartilage
Dense Connective Tissue
Which of the following is not a function of the skeletal system?
support
protection
hematopoiesis
Respiration
Is bone an organ or a tissue?
Organ
Tissue
What is the medical term for a bone cell?
Fibrocyte
Chondrocyte
Melanocyte
Osteocyte
What bone is highlighted?
Skull (Mandible)
Clavicle
Mandible
Scapula
tibia
fibula
femur
radius
