WorksheetsBone Composition and Function Quiz
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 11mins
Where are long bones typically found?
In the skull
In the extremities
In the spine
In the chest
What is one of the protective functions of bones?
They protect against viruses
They protect internal organs
They protect against dehydration
They protect against UV rays
What is the primary function of red bone marrow?
Stores fat
Manufactures red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets
Provides structural support
Protects the bone
What is the epiphysis?
The shaft of long bones
The end of long bones
The membrane covering the bone
The hollow center of the bone
What is the role of the epiphyseal plate?
Manufactures blood cells
Stores fat
Allows for bone growth
Provides structural support
What is the primary characteristic of diarthroses joints?
Immovable
Slightly movable
Freely movable
Rigid
Which type of joint is found between the radius and carpal bones of the wrist?
Gliding
Hinge
Saddle
Pivot
Which bone process is described as a small round process?
Tubercule
Trochanter
Tuberosity
Condyle
Which bone process is typically found at a joint?
Tubercule
Trochanter
Tuberosity
Condyle
Which bone process is typically rough in texture?
Tubercule
Trochanter
Tuberosity
Condyle
Which bone is located at the back of the skull?
Temporal bone
Parietal bone
Occipital bone
Frontal bone
Which bone is part of the nasal septum?
Vomer
Maxilla
Mandible
Palatine bone
What is the primary function of the frontal bone?
Forms the nose
Forms the forehead
Forms the sides and base
Forms the posterior floor
How many bone segments are in the vertebral column?
24
26
28
30
This type of bone is porous, allowing blood vessels to move through it and containing bone marrow.
Compact Bone
Spongy bone
What is the name of the largest bone in the human body?
Femur
Tibia
Humerus
Ulna
The tough layer of connective tissue surrounding the bone and allowing for attachment to tendons and ligaments is called what?
Diaphysis
Epiphysis
Epiphyseal Plate
Periosteum
What is the main structural protein found in bone and cartilage?
Keratin
Hemoglobin
Collagen
Myosin
