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Musculoskeletal quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the structure of a long bone?

a)

Irregular

b)

Rounded, soft bone

c)

Shaft, two ends of the bone

d)

Flat, spongy layer of bone between two thing layers of compact bone. 

2.

How many bones are in your feet?

a)

36

b)

26

c)

42

d)

27

3.

Where is smooth muscle found?

a)

Arteries

b)

Attached to the bone

c)

Heart

d)

Bladder

4.

How many types of muscle fibre are there?

a)

1

b)

4

c)

2

d)

3

5.

What is a property of cardiac muscle?

a)

Attaches to the bone

b)

Involuntary- never stops.

c)

Supports with structure

d)

Protective barrier

6.

What is a function of the synovial joint?

a)

The capsule and fluid protect the cartilage, muscles and connective tissue. 

b)

Supports the structure of the body

c)

Releases fluid to protect the immune system

d)

Stops bones from breaking.

7.

What shape are short bones?

a)

Irregular

b)

Triangular

c)

Circular

d)

Square

8.

Where are irregular bones found?

a)

Spine

b)

Ribs

c)

Legs

d)

Arms

9.

Are flat bones rounded?

a)

Yes

b)

No

10.

What is a property of sesamoid bones?

a)

The outside surface has a thing layer of a compact bone.

b)

Spongy bone with a thin layer of compact bone. 

c)
  • They have a flat shape and are not rounded. ​

d)
  • They are embedded into the flexor tendons of the hand. ​

11.

The clavicle is a part of what skeleton?

a)

Axial

b)

Appendicular

12.

What type of bone is in the head?

a)

Long bones

b)

Flat bones

c)

Short bones

d)

Irregular bone

13.

What are the three types of Muscle?

a)

Cardiac,

Irregular and Smooth

b)

Smooth, Skeletal and Cardiac

c)

Cardiac, flat and skeletal.

14.

Where are your trunk bones located?

a)

Appendicular skeleton

b)

Axial skeleton

15.

What is the primary function of red blood cells?

a)

Carry oxygen to the body's tissues

b)

Defend the body against infection

c)

Clot blood

d)

Carry nutrients

16.

Which vitamin is essential for blood clotting?

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin B12

c)

Vitamin C

d)

Vitamin K

17.

What type of joint is the elbow?

a)

Ball and socket joint

b)

Hinge joint

c)

Pivot joint

d)

Saddle joint

18.

Which option is NOT a type of joint?

a)

Ball and Socket

b)

Hinge

c)

Smooth

d)

Saddle

19.

Which type of muscle is found in the walls of the heart?

a)

Smooth muscle

b)

Skeletal muscle

c)

Cardiac muscle

d)

Irregular muscle

20.

What is the primary function of the skeletal system?

a)

Transport nutrients

b)

Produce blood cells

c)

Support and protect the body

d)

Control body temperature