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HSF&D FALL 25 SKELETAL

Total questions: 78

Worksheet time: 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Bones are classified according to their ___________.

a)

Size

b)

Name

c)

Shape

d)

Function

2.

These type of bones are longer than they are wide and are used for large movements.

a)

Irregular

b)

Flat

c)

Short

d)

Long

3.

These type of bones have a variety of shapes and is used for special functions.

a)

Long

b)

Short

c)

Irregular

d)

Flat

4.

These bones are thin and flattened and protect organs.

a)

Flat

b)

Long

c)

Short

d)

Irregular

5.

These type of bones have roughly equal widths and lengths; cube shaped, and are for bearing weightr and small movements.

a)

Long

b)

Short

c)

Flat

d)

Irregular

6.

This bone is embedded in a tendon

a)

long

b)

short

c)

sesamoid

d)

flat

7.

The two types of bone are:

a)

compact and open

b)

spongy and closed

c)

spongy and compact

d)

none of these

8.

Dense bone that is hard and looks smooth. Long bones in the legs and arms are examples of this type of bone.

.

a)

Spongy Bone

b)

Endosteum

c)

Compact Bone

d)

Periosteum

9.

Small porous (open) pieces. Short bones in the wrist and ankles are examples of this type of bone.

a)

Spongy bone

b)

Compact Bone

c)

Irregular Bone

d)

Wish Bone

10.

Shaft, or middle section, of a long bone

a)

Diaphysis

b)

Epiphysis

c)

Periosteum

d)

Articular cartilage

11.

The enlarged end of the bone.

a)

Diaphysis

b)

Epiphysis

c)

Periosteum

d)

Articular cartilage

12.

Thin layer of hyaline cartilage located on the distal and proximal epiphysis of the bone.

a)

Diaphysis

b)

Epiphysis

c)

Periosteum

d)

Articular cartilage

13.

Tough layer of fibrous connective tissue that surrounds the bone and is continuous with tendons and ligaments

a)

Diaphysis

b)

Epiphysis

c)

Periosteum

d)

Articular cartilage

14.

Hollow space within the diaphysis, which contains the yellow marrow.

a)

Medullary Cavity

b)

Red marrow

c)

Endosteum

d)

Yellow marrow

15.

Located within the spongy bone and is involved in blood cell formation (hematopoiesis)

a)

Medullary Cavity

b)

Red marrow

c)

Endosteum

d)

Yellow marrow

16.

Located in the medullary cavity and functions as a fat storage area

a)

Medullary Cavity

b)

Red marrow

c)

Endosteum

d)

Yellow marrow

17.

Layer of protective hard tissue found on the diaphysis of a long bone

a)

Compact bone

b)

Epiphyseal plate

c)

Spongy bone

18.

A band of hyaline carilage found between the diaphysis and epiphyses of long bones during childhood and adolescence; area where bone increases in length

a)

Compact bone

b)

Epiphyseal plate

c)

Spongy bone

19.

What is B?

a)

Periosteum (image)

b)

Articular cartilage (image)

c)

Endosteum (image)

20.

What is F?

a)

Periosteum (image)

b)

Articular cartilage (image)

c)

Endosteum (image)

21.

What is I?

a)

Diaphysis (image)

b)

Compact bone (image)

c)

Medullary cavity (image

d)

Spongy bone (image)

22.

What is B?

a)

Diaphysis (image)

b)

Compact bone (image)

c)

Medullary cavity (image

d)

Spongy bone (image)

23.

What is A?

a)

Periosteum (image)

b)

Epiphysis (image)

c)

Endosteum (image)

24.

This type of bone cell breaks down bone

a)

Osteocytes

b)

Osteoblasts

c)

Osteoclasts

d)

Osteogenic

cells

25.

Skeletal system includes:

a)

bones only

b)

bones and connective tissue

only

c)

bones and joints only

d)

joints, cartilage, bones and ligaments.

26.

Blood cell formation is a function of the skeletal system and is called:

a)

hematoma

b)

hematosis

c)

hematopoiesis

d)

hemarthritis

27.

These arteries penetrate the bone through

a hole in the compact bone and branch to feed the

osteons.

a)

epiphysis

b)

nutrient artery

c)

medullary cavity

d)

coronary

28.

Where bone increases in length in a long bone

a)

diaphysis

b)

periosteum

c)

epiphyseal plate

29.

Forms the central axis of the body & protects critical organs

a)

axial skeleton

b)

appendicular skeleton

30.

Function of the ______skeleton is movement.

a)

axial

b)

appendicular

31.

Bones are reservoirs for:

a)

plasma cells

b)

white blood cells

c)

calcium and phosphate

d)

calcium and phosphorus

32.
The band of cartilage in the epiphysis where secondary ossification occurs.
a)
zone of ossification 
b)
ephiphyseal plate
c)
hyaline plate
d)
Z line
33.
In long bones, bone tissue begins to replace hyaline cartilage in the center of the diaphysis or the...
a)
secondary ossification center
b)
primary ossification center
c)
medullary ossification center
d)
transverse ossification center
34.

Growth in the length of bone occurs

a)

at primary ossification center

b)

beneath the periosteum

c)

at the diaphysis

d)

at the epiphyseal plate

35.

At which week after conception does ossification begin?

a)

week 3

b)

week 4

c)

week 5

d)

week 6

36.

Step 1 in the endochondral ossification process is:

a)

cartilage becomes bone

b)

bone becomes hardened

c)

blood vessels invade the cartilage cells

d)

cartilage template is formed

37.

During the second step of ossification the perichondrium becomes:

a)

condrocytes

b)

nutrient foramen

c)

periosteum

d)

hard

38.

During step 3 the blood vessels enter at the diaphysis and form the:

a)

cartilage template

b)

secondary ossification center

c)

primary ossification center

d)

nutrition center

39.

During step 4 the osteoclasts form the:

a)

nutrient foramen

b)

medullary cavity

c)

secondary ossification center

d)

growth plate

40.

Step 5 at the time of birth blood vessels enter__________and create the secondary ossification center.

a)

diaphysis

b)

epiphyses

c)

medullary cavity

d)

periosteum

41.

During the final step of ossification the only cartilage remaining in the bone is:

a)

the diaphyseal cartilage

b)

epiphyseal growth plates and the fibrocartilage

c)

the articular cartilage and the epiphyseal growth plates

d)

the epiphyseal growth plates and the endosteum

42.

Ossification of the diaphysis occurs from the:

a)

inside - out

b)

outside - in

43.

The skeletal system holds up the body and shapes the thoracic wall. This is called:

a)

nervous system pathways

b)

exocrine pathways

c)

support

d)

hormone storage

44.

The skeletal system provides ___________ for fat, calcium (Ca) and phosphorus (P).

a)

movement

b)

support

c)

storage

d)

formation

45.

The skeletal system provides enclosures for soft tissue such as the brain, spinal cord and internal organs. This is an example of:

a)

movement

b)

protection

c)

support

d)

blood cell formation

46.

The skeletal system allows ______________ in the three planes.

a)
movement
b)
produce hormones
c)
create sound
d)
delivery of enzymes
47.

Skeletal system includes:

a)

bones only

b)

bones and connective tissue

only

c)

bones and joints only

d)

bones,connective tissue,and joints

48.

What is the main function of the skeletal system?

a)

To provide structural support, protect internal organs, facilitate movement, produce blood cells, and store minerals.

b)

To regulate body temperature

c)

To aid in digestion

d)

To provide energy to the body

49.

How many bones are in the adult human body?

a)

207

b)

210

c)

206

d)

205

50.

What are the two main types of bone tissue?

a)

Thick bone and thin bone

b)

Compact bone and spongy bone

c)

Dense bone and porous bone

d)

Hard bone and soft bone

51.

What is the purpose of red bone marrow?

a)

The purpose of red bone marrow is to produce digestive enzymes.

b)

The purpose of red bone marrow is to produce blood cells.

c)

The purpose of red bone marrow is to store fat cells.

d)

The purpose of red bone marrow is to regulate body temperature.

52.

Which hormone is released when blood calcium levels rise above homeostasis?

a)

Calcitonin

b)

PTH

c)

Endorphins

d)

Calcitriol

53.

Where is calcium sotred in the body?

a)

bones

b)

muscles

c)

heart

d)

liver

54.

Name of the hormone that increases the levels of calcium in the blood.

a)
Calcitonin
b)
Calcium
c)
Phosphatase
d)
Parathyroid
55.

What type of cell does parathyroid hormone stimulate

a)

osteoblasts

b)

osteoclasts

c)

osteocytes

56.

What type of feedback loop is the calcium feedback loop?

a)

positive

b)

negative

c)

both, depending on what half of the loop you are looking at

57.

Where does calcium homeostasis happen?

a)

brain

b)

pancreas

c)

kidney

d)

liver

58.

If my blood calcium levels fall, what effector will the brain stimulate?

a)

osteoblasts

b)

osteoclasts

c)

thyroid gland

d)

parathyroid gland

59.

When the blood calcium level is too low the (a)   Gland stimulates calcium uptake in the kidneys and releases active Vitamin D.

Vitamin D then stimulates an increase in calcium uptake in the intestine.

60.

What is the point of a feedback loop?

a)

To provide the body with more energy

b)

To provide the body with more food

c)

To make sure the conditions in the body are always changing

d)

To make sure the conditions in the body remain stable

61.

What type of cells does calcitonin stimulate.

a)

osteoblasts

b)

osteoclasts

c)

osteocytes

62.

What type of cell does parathyroid hormone stimulate

a)

osteoblasts

b)

osteoclasts

c)

osteocytes

63.

What type of feedback loop is the calcium feedback loop?

a)

positive

b)

negative

c)

both, depending on what half of the loop you are looking at

64.

Joints are classified in 2 ways:

a)

structural and functional

b)

functional and ability

c)

structural and flexibility

65.

What are the types of joints?

a)

Synarthroses

b)

Amphiarthroses

c)

Diarthroses

d)

All of these

66.

Immobile joints:

a)

Amphiarthrosis

b)

Synarthroses

c)

Diarthroses

67.

Limited-mobility joints:

a)

Synarthroses

b)

Amphiarthrosis

c)

Diarthroses 

68.

Freely moveable joints:

a)

Synarthroses

b)

Amphiarthrosis

c)

Diarthroses

69.

Allows rotation and the widest range of motion among all joints

a)

Gliding

b)

Ball and Socket

c)

Saddle

d)

Hingel

70.

The wrist joint is an axample of a ____joint.

a)

saddle

b)

pivot

c)

ball and socket

d)

condyloid

71.

A _________joint has surfaces that are flat or slightly curved that slide.

a)

gliding

b)

pivot

c)

ball and socket

d)

hingel

72.

The elbow , knee , and between phalanges joints are examples of _____joints.

a)

pivot

b)

ball and socket

c)

hinge

d)

gliding

73.

The axis/atlas joint is an example of a _____joint.

a)

saddle

b)

pivot

c)

ball and socket

d)

condyloid

74.

The thumb is an example of a _____joint.

a)

pivot

b)

hinge

c)

ball and socket

d)

saddle

75.

The anatomical names of the 3 joints are:

a)

fibrous

b)

cartilaginous

c)

synovial

d)

all of these

76.

There are ______types of synovial joints in the body.

a)

3

b)

8

c)

6

d)

2

77.

The elbow and knee are ​ (a)   joints

Choose from the below words
hinge
ball and socket
saddle
pivot
78.

Match the following

a)

Fibrous Joint

1.

Immovable

b)

Cartilaginous Joint

2.

Slight movement

c)

Synovial Joint

3.

Freely moveable

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