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Skeletal System

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which part of a long bone is responsible for producing blood cells?

a)

Periosteum

b)

Epiphysis

c)

Bone marrow

d)

Articular cartilage

2.

What is the outer layer of a long bone called?

a)

Diaphysis

b)

Periosteum

c)

Compact bone

d)

Cancellous bone

3.

Which of the following describes the end part of a long bone?

a)

Growth plates

b)

Epiphysis

c)

Diaphysis

d)

Bone minerals

4.

Where is articular cartilage found in a long bone?

a)

Covering the epiphysis

b)

In the bone marrow

c)

Lining the diaphysis

d)

Within the periosteum

5.

Which cells are responsible for breaking down bone tissue?

a)

Osteoblasts

b)

Osteocytes

c)

Osteoclasts

d)

Chondrocytes

6.

What is the role of osteoblasts in bone growth?

a)

To break down bone tissue

b)

To maintain bone tissue

c)

To build new bone tissue

d)

To absorb calcium

7.

Which area of a long bone is crucial for lengthening during growth?

a)

Diaphysis

b)

Epiphysis

c)

Growth plates

d)

Periosteum

8.

What nutrient is essential for bone mineralisation?

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin D

c)

Vitamin E

9.

Which bone is part of the axial skeleton?

a)

Clavicle

b)

Scapula

c)

Cranium

d)

Humerus

10.

The femur is located in which part of the body?

a)

Arm

b)

Leg

c)

Spine

d)

Chest

11.

What is the name of the bone that forms the back of the shoulder?

a)

Clavicle

b)

Scapula

c)

Sternum

d)

Radius

12.

Which bones are found in the hand?

a)

Tarsals

b)

Metatarsals

c)

Carpals

d)

Calcaneus

13.

What is the primary function of ligaments?

a)

To produce blood cells

b)

To attach muscles to bones

c)

To stabilise and restrict joint movements

d)

To store minerals

14.

Where are ligaments primarily located?

a)

In the bone marrow

b)

Around the joints

c)

Inside muscles

d)

Along the diaphysis

15.

Which type of joint is freely moveable?

a)

Fibrous

b)

Cartilaginous

c)

Synovial

d)

Sutures

16.

What type of synovial joint is the shoulder joint?

a)

Ball and socket

b)

Hinge

c)

Pivot

d)

Saddle

17.

What is the function of synovial fluid?

a)

To build new bone tissue

b)

To lubricate the joint

c)

To absorb nutrients

d)

To restrict movement

18.

Which of the following is a function of the skeletal system?

a)

Producing enzymes

b)

Storing carbohydrates

c)

Supporting framework

d)

Digesting food

19.

What role does the skeleton play in movement?

a)

It produces energy

b)

It acts as a lever system for muscles

c)

It stores vitamins

d)

It filters blood

20.

Where does blood cell production occur in the skeletal system?

a)

Compact bone

b)

Periosteum

c)

Bone marrow

d)

Articular cartilage