WorksheetsSkeletal system
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
Lindsey is eight months pregnant and complains of lower back pain. She has an exaggerated lumbar curve. What type of abnormal spinal curvature is she experiencing?
kyphosis
osteoporosis
lordosis
scoliosis
What is the name of the soft area on an infant’s head where bone has yet to be formed?
cartilage
fontanel
foramen
fossa
The appendicular skeleton includes the:
bones of the spinal column.
bones of the arm
bones of the skull.
ribs and sternum.
The term cervic means:
A. neck
B. skull
C. head
D. wrist
The organs of the thoracic cavity are protected and supported by the ribs, thoracic vertebrae, and the:
atlas
clavicle
scapula
sternum
The wrist is composed of eight small bones arranged in two rows and held together by ligaments. This arrangement allows for great mobility and wrist flexion. These small bones are called
A. carpals
B. metatarsals
C. metacarpals
D. tarsals
In the adult cranium, suture lines are noted where separate bones have fused together to form what type of joint?
A. ball-and-socket
B. hinge
C. pivot
D. synarthrosis
Lou’s grandmother suffered a fracture and complains that she is shorter than all her sisters. She used to be the tallest. What disorder would explain this condition?
gout
osteoporosis
lordosis
scoliosis
The term cranio means:
cartilage
skull
rib
wrist
The outer covering of long bones is known as the:
diaphysis
endosteum
epiphysis
periosteum
The second largest bone of the skeletal system, which attaches to the scapula to form a ball-and-socket joint, is the:
femur
radius
humerus
ulna
A child with lymphocytic leukemia has a low red blood cell count. What function of the skeletal system is impaired?
A. mineral storage
B. movement
C. hemopoiesis
D. protection
An anorexic gymnast is suffering from malnutrition. Her calcium level is low, and she has suffered from recent fractures. What function of the skeletal system is impaired?
A. mineral storage
B. hemopoiesis
C. movement
D. protection
A patient presents uneven posture caused by an abnormal side-to-side curvature of the spine. The most likely diagnosis will be:
kyphosis
osteoporosis
lordosis
scoliosis
Leah was involved in a motor vehicle accident. She has extreme pain and immobility in her lower left leg. There is bruising, but no open wound. What type of fracture may Leah have?
compound
simple
greenstick
stress
Bone forming cells are called:
diaphysis
osteoblasts
fontanels
osteoclasts
Which important function of long bone is related to the production of healthy blood cells?
amphiarthroses
hemopoiesis
epiphysis
phalanges
The end of a long bone is known as the:
diaphysis
epiphysis
endosteum
periosteum
The axial skeleton includes bones of the:
arm
foot
leg
skull
David has uric acid crystal deposits in his joints and has pain in his great toe. These are symptoms of:
rheumatoid arthritis.
osteoporosis
gout
osteoarthritis
Cindy has a dislocated shoulder. Her doctor has recommended six weeks of physical therapy. This will impact which function of the skeletal system?
A. mineral storage
B. movement
C. hemopoiesis
D. protection
Helen is an 80-year-old woman with stiff, painful joints caused by loss of articular cartilage. She suffers from:
rheumatoid arthritis
osteoporosis
osteoarthritis
gout
John fell on an outstretched arm while running outside. John's fracture caused the bone to break through the skin. What type of fracture does John have?
comminuted
compound
greenstick
greenstick
What type of joint is the elbow?
ball and socket
gliding
hinge
pivot
Students often have poor posture while sitting at their computers. Rounded shoulders, head forward, and hunchback are symptoms that describe which condition?
kyphosis
osteoporosis
lordosis
scoliosis
The shaft of a long bone is the:
diaphysis
endosteum
epiphysis
periosteum
Major organs of the body are located within the skull, ribs, and pelvis. What function of the skeletal system do these bones perform?
mineral storage
movement
hemopoiesis
protection
A 76-year-old female was transported to the hospital following a fall. Upon examination, it was determined that she sustained a fracture to the head of her femur. This injury is most likely related to:
bone deformity.
acromegaly
osteoporosis
myxedema
Which condition is triggered by the wearing down of cartilage in a joint?
gout
osteoporosis
osteoarthritis
rickets
The inner lining of long bones is the:
diaphysis
epiphysis
endosteum
periosteum
