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Skeletal System Quiz

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is a combining form for bones?

a)

myel/o

b)

chondr/o

c)

synov/o

d)

ost/o

2.

What is the function of the skeletal system?

a)

Storage of calcium

b)

Production of red blood cells

c)

Regulation of body temperature

d)

Digestion of food

3.

What is the process of bone formation called?

a)

Osteoarthritis

b)

Osteoporosis

c)

Osteomalacia

d)

Ossification

4.

Which type of bone tissue forms the protective outer layers of bone?

a)

Compact bone

b)

Endosteum

c)

Spongy bone

d)

Articular cartilage

5.

Where is red bone marrow located?

a)

In the yellow bone marrow

b)

In the periosteum

c)

In the medullary cavity

d)

Within spongy bone

6.

What is the function of articular cartilage?

a)

Production of red blood cells

b)

Fat storage in long bone medullary cavity

c)

Storage of calcium

d)

Allow smooth joint movement

7.

What is the shaft of a long bone called?

a)

Process

b)

Diaphysis

c)

Foramen

d)

Epiphyses

8.

What is the wider end of a long bone called?

a)

Foramen

b)

Diaphysis

c)

Process

d)

Epiphyses

9.

What is the opening in a bone allowing passage of blood vessels, nerves, and ligaments called?

a)

Foramen

b)

Diaphysis

c)

Epiphyses

d)

Process

10.

What is the projection allowing for the attachment of muscles or tendons called?

a)

Epiphyses

b)

Diaphysis

c)

Foramen

d)

Process

11.

Which type of bone tissue is porous and more susceptible to fractures?

a)

Spongy bone

b)

Articular cartilage

c)

Compact bone

d)

Endosteum

12.

What is the center of long bones and the storage site of red and yellow bone marrow called?

a)

Spongy bone

b)

Articular cartilage

c)

Medullary cavity

d)

Endosteum

13.

Which type of bone marrow is responsible for manufacturing red blood cells, white blood cells, and thrombocytes?

a)

Red bone marrow

b)

Yellow bone marrow

c)

Compact bone marrow

d)

Spongy bone marrow

14.

What is the blue-white connective tissue acting as a shock absorber called?

a)

Articular cartilage

b)

Meniscus

c)

Periosteum

d)

Endosteum

15.

What is the curved fibrous cartilage found in some joints called?

a)

Articular cartilage

b)

Meniscus

c)

Periosteum

d)

Endosteum