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Skeletal System

Total questions: 42

Worksheet time: 22mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

appendicular skeleton

a)

name given to the pieces of the skeleton which are not part of the main trunk of the body

b)

the skeleton that makes up the main trunk of the body

c)

soft and bendy tissue which covers the ends of bone and provides cushioning between bones

d)

bones which protect organs and provide places for strong muscles to attach

2.

axial skeleton

a)

name given to the pieces of the skeleton which are not part of the main trunk of the body

b)

the skeleton that makes up the main trunk of the body

c)

soft and bendy tissue which covers the ends of bone and provides cushioning between bones

d)

bones which protect organs and provide places for strong muscles to attach

3.

cartilage

a)

name given to the pieces of the skeleton which are not part of the main trunk of the body

b)

the skeleton that makes up the main trunk of the body

c)

soft and bendy tissue which covers the ends of bone and provides cushioning between bones

d)

bones which protect organs and provide places for strong muscles to attach

4.

flat bone

a)

name given to the pieces of the skeleton which are not part of the main trunk of the body

b)

the skeleton that makes up the main trunk of the body

c)

soft and bendy tissue which covers the ends of bone and provides cushioning between bones

d)

bones which protect organs and provide places for strong muscles to attach

5.

irregular bone

a)

bones that are found in the skull, spinal column and wrist

b)

the place where two bones meet

c)

tough fibers which link bones together

d)

bones which have a shaft which contains marrow

6.

joint

a)

bones that are found in the skull, spinal column and wrist

b)

the place where two bones meet

c)

tough fibers which link bones together

d)

bones which have a shaft which contains marrow

7.

ligament

a)

bones that are found in the skull, spinal column and wrist

b)

the place where two bones meet

c)

tough fibers which link bones together

d)

bones which have a shaft which contains marrow

8.

long bone

a)

bones that are found in the skull, spinal column and wrist

b)

the place where two bones meet

c)

tough fibers which link bones together

d)

bones which have a shaft which contains marrow

9.

short bone

a)

tough fibers which tie muscles to bones

b)

soft tissue found in the center of some bones which makes red and white blood cells and platelets

c)

bones which are found embedded in tendons

d)

bones which are cuboidal shaped and fond in the fingers and toes

10.

marrow

a)

tough fibers which tie muscles to bones

b)

soft tissue found in the center of some bones which makes red and white blood cells and platelets

c)

bones which are found embedded in tendons

d)

bones which are cuboidal shaped and fond in the fingers and toes

11.

sesamoid bone

a)

tough fibers which tie muscles to bones

b)

soft tissue found in the center of some bones which makes red and white blood cells and platelets

c)

bones which are found embedded in tendons

d)

bones which are cuboidal shaped and fond in the fingers and toes

12.

tendon

a)

tough fibers which tie muscles to bones

b)

soft tissue found in the center of some bones which makes red and white blood cells and platelets

c)

bones which are found embedded in tendons

d)

bones which are cuboidal shaped and fond in the fingers and toes

13.
Which of the following is NOT a function of the skeleton?
a)
Production of blood cells
b)
Stores minerals like calcium
c)
Protects internal organs
d)
Generates heat
14.

The skull is identified as having _____ joints?

a)

condyloid

b)

synarthrosis

c)

saddle

d)

amphiarthrosis

15.

What is the place where these two bones meet?

a)

hinge

b)

pivot

c)

synarthroses

d)

ball and socket

16.

During a soccer game, Benjamin fell and hurt his arm. The doctor said it was a type of fracture where the bone doesn't completely break. What is this type of fracture called?

a)

An open fracture

b)

A spiral fracture

c)

A greenstick fracture

d)

A comminuted fracture

17.
One function of the skeletal system is _______ especially in regards to the vital organs, such as the brain, heart, and lungs.
a)
Protection
b)
Storage
c)
Synthesis
d)
Movement
18.
_________ is a function of the skeletal system that is completed by joints, ligaments, and tendons.
a)
Protection
b)
Storage
c)
Synthesis
d)
Movement
19.
Where are blood cells made? 
a)
Yellow marrow 
b)
Red marrow
c)
Spongy Bone 
d)
Periosteum
20.
The Skeletal System does what?
a)
stores minerals
b)
help your body move with muscles
c)
all of the above
d)
protect your organs
21.
Calcium, fat, and other nutrients are ______ in the _______ marrow of long bones.
a)
synthesized/yellow
b)
synthesized/red
c)
stored/yellow
d)
stored/red
22.
The site of bone growth on a long bone is called
a)
Epiphyseal plate
b)
diaphysis
c)
periosteum
d)
meduary cavity
23.
The joints of the skull are called...
a)
hinge joints
b)
synovial joints
c)
gliding joints
d)
fibrous joints
24.
In the second step of bone formation is...
a)
hyaline cartilage is covered with bone matrix
b)
bine building cells are destroyed
c)
Hyaline cartilage is digested away leaving a cavity in the new bone
d)
Blood vessels invade the bone cells
25.
A part of a bone that protrudes or sticks out is called 
a)
foramen
b)
meatus
c)
sinus
d)
Process
26.
All of the following are synovial joints except...
a)
cartilaginous joints
b)
gliding joints
c)
saddle joints
d)
hinge joints
27.

Axial bones includes

a)

scapula, clavicle, legs

b)

head, neck, trunk

c)

thigh, legs, arms

d)

arms, legs scapula

28.

The bones in the appendicular skeleton includes

a)

head, neck, trunk

b)

pectoral and pelvic girdle

c)

vertebral column and thoracic cage

d)

limbs and bones that connect to the pectoral and pelvic girdle

29.

The membrane that covers the entire bone is called

a)

endosteum

b)

endomysium

c)

periosteum

d)

perimysium

30.

Types of bone tissues are

a)

red and yellow marrow

b)

compact and spongy

c)

epiphysis and diaphysis

d)

endosteum and perosteum

31.

What type of bone shape is this?

a)

Short

b)

Long

c)

Flat

d)

Sesamoid

32.

________ are Small and round; embedded in tendons

a)

Sesamoid

b)

Flat

c)

Long

d)

Irregular

33.

Which is an example of an irregular bone

a)

Sternum

b)

Vertebrae

c)

Femur

d)

tarsals

34.

This is an example of____

a)

Sesamoid

b)

Irregular

c)

Flat

d)

Short

35.

What type of cartilage is found at the ends of long bones, between joints?

a)

Fibrocartilage

b)

Elastic cartilage

c)

Hyaline cartilage

d)

Periosteum

36.

Bones are classified according to their ___________.

a)

Size

b)

Name

c)

Shape

d)

Function

37.

Shaft of a long bone.

a)

Epiphysis

b)

Compact Bone

c)

Sternum

d)

Diaphysis

38.

What is the primary function of the Haversian canal in compact bone?

a)

To connect muscles to bones

b)

To produce red blood cells

c)

To provide a passageway for blood vessels and nerves

d)

To store fat

39.

The Haversian canal is found in which type of bone tissue?

a)

Cartilage

b)

Spongy bone

c)

Compact bone

d)

Bone marrow

40.

Which structure is labeled as the central canal in the osteon diagram?

a)

Lacuna

b)

Haversian canal

c)

Perforating canal

d)

Canaliculi

41.

In the image of an osteon, what is the function of the small dark spots arranged in rings around the central canal?

a)

They are sites of cartilage formation

b)

They are spaces for bone marrow

c)

They are lacunae housing osteocytes

d)

They are blood vessels supplying nutrients

42.

What is the name of the concentric layers visible in the osteon image?

a)

Epiphysis

b)

Trabeculae

c)

Lamellae

d)

Periosteum