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Chapter 4 The Skeletal System

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 3615secs

Name
Class
Date
1.

All of the following bones form part of the knee joint except

a)

The ilium.

b)

The tibia.

c)

The patella.

d)

The femur.

2.

This image represents the __________ skeleton.

a)

appendicular skeleton

b)

axial skeleton

3.

Which bone is highlighted

a)

humerus

b)

fibula

c)

radius

d)

ulna

e)

tibia

4.

The bone represented by #2 is the ___________

a)

fibula

b)

tibia

c)

radius

d)

ulna

e)

femur

5.

There are approximately ________ bones in the adult human body

a)

260

b)

206

c)

305

d)

350

6.

Match the following types of bone cells.

a)

Osteoblasts

1.

immature cells which build the bone matrix

b)

Osteoclasts

2.

breaks done the bone matrix to release minerals we need

c)

Osteocytes

3.

mature bone cells that are surrounded by the bone matrix

7.

Which type of cell is responsible for synthesizing and secreting organic components of the bone matrix?

a)

osteoprogenitor cells

b)

osteoblast

c)

osteoclast

d)

osteocyte

8.

Which part of the skeleton includes the bones of the head, neck, chest, and back?

a)

Axial skeleton

b)

Appendicular skeleton

c)

Peripheral skeleton

d)

Central Skeleton

9.

What function does the ribcage serve in the skeletal system?

a)

Produces red blood cells

b)

Stores Calcium

c)

Protects the heart and lungs

d)

Facilitates movement

10.

What is the role of cartilage in the skeletal system?

a)

To cushion the joints

b)

store minerals

c)

produce red blood cells

d)

supply blood to bones

11.

What is the main function of the axial skeleton?

a)

provide mobility to the limbs

b)

store fat cells

c)

produce cells

d)

protect internal organs and support the body

12.

What is the function of marrow?

a)

To make protein

b)

To make red blood cells

c)

reduce friction

d)

to hold bones together

13.

What type of bone is the femur?

a)

Irregular Bone

b)

Short Bone

c)

Long Bone

d)

Flat Bone

14.

What is the name of the cranial bone that shown by green color?

a)

Frontal

b)

Parietal

c)

Temporal

d)

Occipital

15.
Compact bone can be defined as
a)
the dense outer layer of the bone
b)
found at the center of the bone, within which is storage for mineral deposits.
c)
the producer of red blood cells found within our body.
d)
the producer of white blood cells found within our body.
16.
What is the main purpose of cartilage in the skeletal system?
a)
Cartilage allows you to turn your neck.
b)
Cartilage protects your soft organs.
c)
Cartilage prevents your bones from being broken.
d)
Cartilage cushions bones to keep them from grinding together
17.
These bones in the skeletal system make up your fingers and toes, within which allows a hinge-joint movement throughout the motion of your fingers?
a)
tarsals
b)
metatarslas
c)
phalanges
d)
calcaneous
18.

The long shaft of a bone is called the:

a)

Epiphysis

b)

Diaphysis

c)

Periosteum

d)

Endosteum

19.

The soft spots in a baby's skull are called a _ and are made up of _.

a)

fontanel, bone

b)

fontanel, cartilage

c)

sutures, cartilage

d)

sutures, bone

20.
Which one of the following is an irregular bone?
a)
humerus
b)
tibia
c)
temporal
d)
vertebrae
21.

The end of a long bone is called the:

a)

Diaphysis

b)

Epiphysis

c)

Endosteum

d)

Epiphyseal Plate

22.

osteoclast

a)

all of the above

b)

embedded in tendons

c)

absorbs bone tissue during growth//health

d)

provides support and stability

23.
What are functions of the skeletal system?
a)

A) Protection

b)

Hematopoasis

c)

C) Movement

d)

D) All of the above

e)

Storage

24.

B

a)

Vertebral column

b)

Pelvic

c)

Sacrum

25.

F

a)

Radius

b)

Arm

c)

Ulna

26.

What´s the name of this bone?

a)

skull

b)

clavicle

c)

ribs

d)

humerus

27.

Tap the longest bone ir our body.

a)

radius

b)

femur

c)

humerus

d)

tibia

28.

What bone is shown in red?

a)

femur

b)

fibula

c)

patella

d)

tibia

29.

Your skull is known as your

a)

carpals

b)

cranium

c)

mandible

d)

tarsals

30.

What bones are shown in green?

a)

carpals

b)

metacarpals

c)

metatarsals

d)

tarsals

31.

What bone is shown?

a)

cranium

b)

mandible

c)

metacarpals

d)

tibia

32.

Which type of joint allows for movement in all directions?

a)

Hinge joint

b)

Pivot joint

c)

Ball and socket joint

d)

Saddle joint

33.
The knee joint is
a)
Hinge
b)
Gliding
c)
Ball and socket
d)
Pivot
34.

What are closed sacs of synovial fluid located near joints?

a)

hinge joint

b)

bursae

c)

meniscus

d)

tendon

35.
Carpals and tarsals (flat bones) are examples of this type of joint
a)
condyloid
b)
gliding
c)
hinge
d)
saddle
36.
Name this joint
a)
gliding
b)
saddle
c)
condyloid
d)
pivot
37.

This tissue cushions where two bones meet

a)

Tendon

b)

Cartilage

c)

Ligament

d)

Yellow marrow

38.

The skull is identified as having _____ joints?

a)

condyloid

b)

synarthrosis

c)

saddle

d)

amphiarthrosis

39.

During a biology class, Maya and Daniel were studying a 3D model of a human skull. They noticed some holes in the skull. Their teacher, Anika, explained that these holes allow for blood vessels and nerves to pass through. What are these holes called?

a)

Foramens

b)

Sinuses

c)

Processes

d)

Fossas

40.

Which of the following is an example of an immovable joint?

a)

Sutures

b)

Patellas

c)

Saddle Joints

d)

Gliding Joints

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