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A&P Unit 5 Workbook: Skeletal

Total questions: 55

Worksheet time: 38mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which type of bone is characterized by being longer than it is wide?

a)

Flat bone

b)

Short bone

c)

Long bone

d)

Irregular bone

2.

Differentiate between the axial and appendicular skeleton.

a)

Axial includes limbs; appendicular includes the skull

b)

Axial includes the skull and vertebrae; appendicular includes limbs

c)

Axial includes the pelvis; appendicular includes the rib cage

d)

Axial includes the limbs; appendicular includes the vertebrae

3.

What is the role of the diaphysis in a long bone?

a)

It is the site of bone growth

b)

It stores bone marrow

c)

It provides strength and support

d)

It connects to the joints

4.

Compare the structural differences between male and female pelvises.

a)

Male pelvis is wider; female pelvis is narrower

b)

Male pelvis is narrower; female pelvis is wider

c)

Both are structurally identical

d)

Male pelvis is more flexible; female pelvis is more rigid

5.

Which type of fracture is characterized by the bone breaking into multiple pieces?

a)

Greenstick fracture

b)

Comminuted fracture

c)

Simple fracture

d)

Compound fracture

6.

Describe the process of connective tissue converting to bone tissue a process called endochondral ossification.

a)

Bone forms directly from mesenchymal tissue

b)

Bone forms by replacing hyaline cartilage

c)

Bone forms from fibrous membranes

d)

Bone forms through the deposition of calcium

7.

Evaluate the differences in joint mobility between a hinge joint and a ball and socket joint.

a)

Hinge joint allows for rotational movement; ball and socket allows for flexion only

b)

Hinge joint allows for flexion and extension; ball and socket allows for rotational movement

c)

Both allow for the same range of motion

d)

Hinge joint allows for circumduction; ball and socket allows for gliding

8.

How does the structure of flat bones differ from that of long bones?

a)

Flat bones have a hollow center; long bones are solid

b)

Flat bones are composed of spongy bone sandwiched between compact bone; long bones have a central marrow cavity

c)

Flat bones are made entirely of compact bone; long bones are made entirely of spongy bone

d)

Flat bones have a central marrow cavity; long bones do not

9.

Predict the consequences of a growth plate injury in a developing child.

a)

No impact on bone growth

b)

Accelerated bone growth

c)

Potential for uneven bone growth or stunted growth

d)

Increased bone density

10.

All of the following are functions of the skeletal system EXCEPT:

a)

movement

b)

blood cell formation

c)

bone marrow production

d)

body temperature regulation

11.

Match each bone or description to the type of bone it fits under.

a)

Flat bone

1.

Sternum, ribs

b)

Short bone

2.

Wrist and ankle bones

c)

Irregular bone

3.

Vertebrae

d)

Long bone

4.

Femur, finger bones, humerus

e)

Sesamoid bone

5.

Patella

12.

Match the following

a)

1.

Short

b)

2.

Flat

c)

3.

Sesamoid

13.

Which is NOT an example of a long bone?

a)

Patella

b)

Femur

c)

Humerus

d)

Tibia

14.

What type of bone is the femur

a)
Long bone
b)
Short bone
c)
Flat bone
d)
Irregular bone
15.
The site of bone growth on a long bone is called
a)
Epiphyseal plate
b)
diaphysis
c)
periosteum
d)
meduary cavity
16.

What is the term for the process by which bone is formed, renewed, and repaired?

a)

Ossification

b)

Calcification

c)

Homeostasis

d)

Metabolism

17.

A bone fracture...

-broken in 3 or more pieces is a ​ (a)   fracture.

-you might see in a child is a ​ (b)   fracture.

Choose from the below words
Comminuted
Greenstick
Compression
Spiral
Avulsion
18.

Match the following

a)

A fracture that protrudes from the skin

1.

Compound fracture

b)

A fracture of a vertebrae subjected to extreme vertical stress

2.

Compression fracture

c)

A fracture that is produced by twisting stresses applied to the bone

3.

Spiral fracture

19.

What kind of fracture results in a broken bone but no broken skin??

a)

Comminuted

b)

Compound or open

c)

Simple or closed

d)

Greesnstick

20.

How many bones make up the adult human skeleton?

a)

80

b)

126

c)

206

d)

217

21.

Which type of bone makes up the dense, hard outer shell?

a)

Compact bone

b)

Marrow

c)

Cancellous bone

d)

Medullary canal

22.

The ulna is __________ to the humerus?

a)

Proximal

b)

Posterior

c)

Distal

d)

Superior

23.

The fibula is on which side of the lower leg (while standing in anatomical position)?

a)

Medial

b)

Lateral

c)

Proximal

d)

Distal

24.

Name the class of bone pictured here:

a)

Long

b)

Short

c)

Flat

d)

Irregular

e)

Sesamoid

25.

Name the class of bone pictured here:

a)

Long

b)

Short

c)

Flat

d)

Irregular

e)

Sesamoid

26.

Name the class of bone pictured here:

a)

Long

b)

Short

c)

Flat

d)

Irregular

e)

Sesamoid

27.

Name the class of bone pictured here:

a)

Long

b)

Short

c)

Flat

d)

Irregular

e)

Sesamoid

28.

Name the class of bone pictured here:

a)

Long

b)

Short

c)

Flat

d)

Irregular

e)

Sesamoid

29.

Identify the name of bone in the picture:

a)

Sternum

b)

Skull

c)

Patella

d)

Scapula

e)

Femur

30.

Identify the name of bone in the picture:

a)

Vertebrae

b)

Ischium

c)

Sacrum

d)

Ilium

e)

Coxal

31.

Identify the name of bone in the picture:

a)

Sternum

b)

Clavicle

c)

Skull

d)

Sacrum

e)

Pelvis

32.

Identify the name of bone in the picture:

a)

Tarsal

b)

Carpal

c)

Metacarpal

d)

Metatarsal

e)

Phalange

33.

Identify the name of bone in the picture:

a)

Radius

b)

Ulna

c)

Tibia

d)

Fibula

e)

Femur

34.

Identify the name of bone in the picture:

a)

Tarsal

b)

Carpal

c)

Metacarpal

d)

Metatarsal

e)

Phalanges

35.

Identify the name of bone in the picture:

a)

Radius

b)

Ulna

c)

Humerus

d)

Fibula

e)

Tibia

36.
What mineral are bones made of?
a)
Vitamin C
b)
Calcium
c)
Zinc
d)
Vitamin B
37.

What is the place where two bones meet?

a)

bones

b)

tendons

c)

ligament

d)

joint

38.

What is the name for the connector that attaches bone to bone?

a)

ligament

b)

tendon

c)

joint

d)

cartilage

39.

What is synthesized in the bone marrow?

a)

veins

b)

cartilage

c)

red blood cells

d)

bone marrow

40.

This is at the end of a bone, cushions/tough

a)

cartilage

b)

tendon

c)

ligament

41.
Which of the following make up the axial skeleton?
a)
cranium, tibia, fibula, vertebrae
b)
cranium, patella, sternum, pelvis
c)
clavicle, scapula, phalanges, tarsals
d)
cranium, sternum, vertebrae, ribs
42.

The bones at the end of our fingers and toes are known as _______________.

a)

Tarsals

b)

The phalanges

43.

The forearm bone closest to the thumb is the __________.

a)

Ulna

b)

Radius

44.

The shoulder and hip are ball and socket joints.

a)

True

b)

False

45.

How many pairs of ribs are in the thoracic cage?

a)

7

b)

2

c)

12

d)

10

46.

What two systems work together to help with movement?

a)

Skeletal and Circulatory

b)

Muscular and Endocrine

c)

Skeletal and Muscular

d)

Respiratory and Muscular

47.

Identify the sternum

48.

Identify true ribs.

49.

Identify false ribs.

50.

Identify floating ribs.

51.

What are the five functions of the skeletal system?

a)

Support

Protection

Insulation

Transmitting Signals

Breathing

b)

Support

Protection

Movement

Storage

Manufacturing

c)

Regulating Temp

Digestion

Support

Protection

Circulation

d)

Heat Production

Movement

Storage

Immunity

Manufacturing

52.

Which type of fracture is pictured here?

a)

Greenstick

b)

Comminuted

c)

Open/Compound

d)

Simple

53.

At what part of the bone does growth occur in children and adolescents?

a)

Marrow cavity

b)

Epiphyseal plate

c)

Periosteum

d)

Endosteum

54.
What is the hard, outside layer of bone called?
a)
spongy
b)
marrow
c)
jelly
d)
compact
55.

Bone form first as

a)

tendons

b)

ligaments

c)

hyaline cartilage

d)

articular cartilage