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Skeletal System Quiz Pt1

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is one of the primary functions of the skeletal system?

a)

Digestion

b)

Support and protection

c)

Respiration

d)

Circulation

2.

What is the term for blood cell formation?

a)

Hematopoiesis

b)

Photosynthesis

c)

Digestion

d)

Respiration

3.

What is the main component of the axial skeleton that supports the head?

a)

Pelvic Girdle

b)

Vertebral Column

c)

Pectoral Girdle

d)

Femur

4.

Which part of the axial skeleton is directly involved in speech production?

a)

Hyoid Bone

b)

Femur

c)

Tibia

d)

Clavicle

5.

Which bone is part of the leg?

a)

Clavicle

b)

Femur

c)

Scapula

d)

Humerus

6.

What is a common symptom of fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva?

a)

Restricted movement

b)

Increased flexibility

c)

Enhanced strength

d)

Rapid healing

7.

What is the function of the epiphyseal line?

a)

Fat storage

b)

Growth plate

c)

Membrane covering

d)

Lines interior

8.

Which part of the bone is labeled as number 6 in the diagram?

a)

Epiphysis

b)

Diaphysis

c)

Medullary cavity

d)

Endosteum

9.

Which type of bone tissue is denser and forms the outer layer of bones?

a)

Spongy

b)

Compact

c)

Cartilage

d)

Fibrous

10.

Which type of bone tissue is more porous and lighter?

a)

Compact

b)

Spongy

c)

Cartilage

d)

Fibrous

11.

Which type of bone is the patella (kneecap) classified as?

a)

Long Bone

b)

Flat Bone

c)

Irregular Bone

d)

Sesamoid Bone

12.

Which structure in bone is primarily responsible for housing blood vessels?

a)

Lacunae

b)

Canaliculi

c)

Haversian canal

d)

Lamellae

13.

How many bones do adult humans have in their bodies

a)

270

b)

206

c)

150

d)

over 300

14.

What part of the bone is mature and is enclosed by lacunae?

a)

Lamellae

b)

Osteocytes

c)

Canaliculi

d)

Haversian Canal

15.

What are the tiny tubes that link the osteocytes?

a)

Lamellae

b)

Osteocytes

c)

Blood vessels

d)

Canaliculi