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Skeletal System Exam

Total questions: 143

Worksheet time: 1hrs 26mins

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Class
Date
1.

All of the following are major functions of skeletal system EXCEPT

a)

body movement

b)

posture and balance

c)

support and protection

d)

storage of calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium

2.

Normally, there are about ______ bones in the human body.

a)

206

b)

200

c)

32

d)

31

3.

Axial bones includes

a)

scapula, clavicle, legs

b)

head, neck, trunk

c)

thigh, legs, arms

d)

arms, legs scapula

4.

The two main divisions of skeleton are

a)

axial and appendicular skeleton

b)

central and peripheral nervous

c)

pectoral and pelvic girdle

d)

long and short bone

5.

The bones in the appendicular skeleton includes

a)

head, neck, trunk

b)

pectoral and pelvic girdle

c)

vertebral column and thoracic cage

d)

limbs and bones that connect to the pectoral and pelvic girdle

6.

The two ends of the long bone is called

a)

diaphysis

b)

epiphysis

c)

spongy bones

d)

articular cartilage

7.

Inside the long bone, the hollow chamber filled with bone marrow is called

a)

compact bone

b)

spongy bone

c)

medullary cavity

d)

red marrow

8.

The lining of the medullary cavity is called

a)

perimysium

b)

epiphysis

c)

epimysium

d)

endosteum

9.

The membrane that covers the entire bone is called

a)

endosteum

b)

endomysium

c)

periosteum

d)

perimysium

10.

The shaft or the central part of a long bone is called

a)

epihysis

b)

diaphysis

c)

perosteum

d)

articular cartilage

11.

The ball and socket joints in our body can be found in

a)

thumb

b)

lower arm

c)

elbow, knee

d)

shoulder, hip

12.

Bone tissue is called

a)

osseous tissue

b)

osteocytes

c)

lacunae

d)

canaliculi

13.

Types of bone tissues are

a)

red and yellow marrow

b)

compact and spongy

c)

epiphysis and diaphysis

d)

endosteum and perosteum

14.

Bone cells are called

a)

osseous

b)

osteoblasts

c)

osteocytes

d)

osteclasts

15.

Hyaline cartilage covering the ends of the bones is called

a)

epiphysis

b)

diaphysis

c)

medullary cavity

d)

articular cartilage

16.

What bone is highlighted?

a)

Skull (Cranium)

b)

Mandible

c)

Clavicle

d)

Scapula

17.

What bone is highlighted?

a)

Ribs

b)

Vertebrae

c)

Clavicle

d)

Femur

18.

What bone is highlighted?

a)

Radius

b)

Ulna

c)

Humerus

d)

Carpals

19.

What bone is highlighted?

a)

Vertebrae

b)

Radius

c)

Pelvis

d)

Ribs

20.

What bone is highlighted?

a)

Radius

b)

Ulna

c)

Humerus

d)

Carpals

21.

What bone is highlighted?

a)

Radius

b)

Ulna

c)

Humerus

d)

Carpals

22.

What bone is highlighted?

a)

Femur

b)

Tibia

c)

Fibula

d)

Humerus

23.

What bone is highlighted?

a)

Patella

b)

Pelvis

c)

Clavicle

d)

Femur

24.

What bone is highlighted? (hint: inside of your leg)

a)

Tibia

b)

Fibula

c)

Femur

d)

Humerus

25.

What bone is highlighted? (hint: bone on the outside of leg)

a)

Tibia

b)

Fibula

c)

Radius

d)

Ulna

26.
How many bones are there in the human body?
a)
208
b)
126
c)
206
d)
80
27.

Flat Bones protect the

a)

vital organs

b)

muscles

c)

skin

d)

ligaments

28.

Bones are made up of

a)

calcium

b)

iron

c)

potassium

d)

oxygen

29.

Bones serve as scaffolding for (more than one correct answer)

a)

ligaments

b)

joints

c)

muscles

d)

organs

30.

Bones are categorized (or named) based on (more than one correct answer)

a)

shape

b)

job they perform

c)

location

d)

connection

31.

Long bones

a)

support weight

b)

protect vital organs

c)

facilitate movement

d)

are only found in the legs

32.

short bones are

a)

cubed shaped

b)

protect vital organs

c)

support weight

d)

facilitate movement

33.

Irregular bones (like the vertebrae) have

a)

complex shapes

b)

cubed shapes

c)

connections to vital organs

d)

bone marrow inside

34.

Sesamoid bones are shaped like

a)

sesame seeds

b)

cubes

c)

irregular objects

d)

long bones

35.

Babies are born with more bones than adults because some of their bones haven't _____________ yet

a)

fused

b)

calcified

c)

ossified

d)

developed

36.

Bone marrow is produced in

a)

long bones

b)

flat bones

c)

sesamoid bones

d)

irregular bones

37.
What are functions of the skeleton?
a)
Protection
b)
Blood cell production
c)
Movement
d)
All of these
38.
Which of these is a long bone?
a)
Femur
b)
Patella
c)
Scapula
d)
Carpal
39.
The primary mineral stored by compact bone is
a)
Calcium
b)
Selenium
c)
Zinc
d)
Magnesium
40.

These type of bones are typically longer than they are wide.

a)

Irregular

b)

Flat

c)

Short

d)

Long

41.

These type of bones have a variety of shapes.

a)

Long

b)

Short

c)

Irregular

d)

Flat

42.

These type of bones have roughly equal widths and lengths; cube shaped.

a)

Long

b)

Short

c)

Flat

d)

Irregular

43.

Which of the following is found in the axial skeleton?

a)

Femur

b)

Skull

c)

Clavicle

d)

Humerus

44.

Which tissue cushions the end of bones?

a)

tendons

b)

ligaments

c)

cartilage

d)

joints

45.

What do we call the place where two bones meet?

a)

skeleton

b)

joint

c)

muscle

d)

rib

46.

Which is NOT a function of the skeletal system?

a)

production of red blood cells

b)

store calcium

c)

digest food

d)

movement, protection, and support

47.

Which type of tissue connects bone to bone?

a)

tendons

b)

ligaments

c)

skeletal mucscles

d)

smooth muscles

48.

What is the name of the outer membrane that surrounds bones?

a)

compact bone

b)

periosteum

c)

spongy bone

d)

bone marrow

49.

Which bones protect the heart and lungs?

a)

number 7

b)

number 8

c)

number 9

d)

number 10

50.

Match the following common names of bones to their scientific names

a)

Kneecap

1.

Patella

b)

Thigh Bone

2.

Femur

c)

Collar Bone

3.

Clavicle

d)

Shoulder blade

4.

Scapula

51.

How many bones are in total in the human body

a)

300

b)

210

c)

206

d)

100

52.

Which bone is labeled O?

a)

Femur

b)

Tibia

c)

Fibia

d)

RibCage

53.

Which of the following bones in an example of a flat bone?

a)

Femur

b)

Patella

c)

Rib Cage

d)

Humerus

54.

Identify the skeletal bone in the picture highlighted blue

a)

mandible

b)

humerus

c)

cranium

d)

femur

55.
What part of bones produce blood cells?
a)
Calcium
b)
Bone Marrow
c)
Tissues
d)
Minerals
56.
what type of bone is the femur
a)
Long bone
b)
Short bone
c)
Flat bone
d)
Irregular bone
57.
The human skeleton can be subdivided into two parts, what part is made up of the skull, sternum, vertebral column and rib cage?
a)
appendicular
b)
axial
58.

Bone cells are known as

a)

Lacunae

b)

Osteocytes

c)

Collagen

d)

Osteon

59.

From wrist to fingertip, what is the order of bones?

a)

Carpals, metacarpals, phalanges

b)

Phalanges, metacarpals, carpals

c)

Carpals, phalanges, metacarpals

d)

Metacarpals, carpals, phalanges

60.

This picture is an example of:

a)

spongy bone

b)

compact bone

c)

muscle

d)

cylinders

61.
The site of of bone growth on a long bone is called
a)
epiphyseal plate
b)
diaphysis
c)
periosteum
d)
medullary cavity
62.
The shaft of a long bone is called
a)
epiphysis
b)
epiphyseal plate
c)
epiphyseal line
d)
diaphysis
63.

Isla, Mason, and Jackson are learning about the human body in their biology class. Their teacher asks, 'What is the purpose of the skeletal system in our bodies?'

a)

Transport oxygen to tissues and waste products from tissues

b)

Protect against the outside environment, regulate temperature

c)

Support and protect our body while allowing movement and producing red blood cells

d)

Provide protection at a cellular level from pathogens and foreign substances

64.
Which of the following is not a function of the skeletal system?
a)
maintain body shape
b)
help transmit impulses from place to place
c)
protect organs
d)
provide levers for movement
65.
An abnormal curvature of the spine is called
a)
scoliosis
b)
greenstick fracture
c)
osteoporosis
d)
arthritis
66.
Which of the following are not features of compact bone/
a)
osteocytes
b)
Haversian canals
c)
lamallae
d)
trabeculae
67.
All of the following are synovial joints except
a)
cartilaginous joints
b)
gliding joints
c)
saddle joints
d)
hinge joints
68.
Which of the following is not part of a synovial joint?
a)
cartilage
b)
joint capsule
c)
ligaments
d)
sutures
69.
Which type of bone is a solid matrix with tightly packed cells?
a)
spongy bone
b)
compact bone
c)
skull bone
d)
long bone
70.

What bone is highlighted?

a)

Skull (Cranium)

b)

Mandible

c)

Clavicle

d)

Scapula

71.

What does the cranium protect?

a)

heart

b)

eyes

c)

brain

d)

liver

72.

What is the purpose of the rib cage?

a)

Helps us to think

b)

Carries blood throughout the body

c)

Protects our brain

d)

Protects our vital organs

73.

About how many bones does an adult have?

a)

399

b)

1,290

c)

14

d)

206

74.

What connects bones together?

a)

ligaments

b)

brains

c)

trachea

d)

heart

75.

What connects bones to muscles?

a)

hair

b)

bones

c)

tendons

d)

teriyaki

76.

What are two examples of joints?

a)

noose, lock

b)

key, door

c)

ball and socket, hinge

d)

hinge, crow

77.
The soft inside part of the bone is
called__________________ .
a)
periosteum
b)
spongy 
c)
marrow
d)
cancellous
78.
Which of the following is NOT a function of the skeleton?
a)
Production of blood cells
b)
Gives the body form
c)
Protects internal organs
d)
Generates heat
79.
The bone marrow makes
_______________________ cells.
a)
blood
b)
cancer
c)
large
d)
normal
80.

The functions are the skeletal system are

a)

To support the body, protect the organs, store calcium, and produce blood cells

b)

to regulate the composition of body fluids by removing metabolic wastes and retain the balance of water, salt, and other nutrients

c)

to regulate and maintain bodily functions by producing hormones and releasing them into the blood stream

d)

to enable the diffusion of oxygen into the bloodstream and the removal of carbon dioxide from the bloodstream

81.

What are the 2 organs in the skeletal system?

a)

muscles and joints

b)

joints and bones

c)

heart and lungs

d)

kidney and pancreas

82.

Where is new blood cells created?

a)

In the scapula

b)

In bone marrow, located inside the bone

c)

In the patella

d)

In bone marrow, located inside the muscle tissue

83.

What is cartilage?

a)

joints that connect bone to tissue

b)

Connective tissue that acts as balance for the body

c)

Connective tissue near joints that act as a shock absorber

d)

a piece of tissue that is attached to the scapula

84.

Where is cartilage, a connective tissue, located?

a)

Outside of the bone

b)

Around the muscle fibers

c)

In between bone and joints

d)

In between muscle and bone

85.

How many bones are in the adult human body?

a)

260

b)

280

c)

208

d)

206

86.

What are the joints in the skeletal system?

a)

Ball and socket, gliding, pivot, fused, hinge

b)

ball ad socket, screw, wrench, metatarsals

c)

ball and socket, gliding, immovable (fused) and juking

d)

None of the choices are correct

87.

identify the skeletal bone in the picture that is highlighted green and blue; also known as the breastbone

a)

clavilce

b)

Sternum

c)

Rib Cage

d)

verterbrae

88.

Identify the skeletal bone in the picture; has immovable (fused) joints

a)

ribs

b)

tibia

c)

femur

d)

cranium

89.

Identify the skeletal bone in the picture highlighted green

a)

fibula

b)

femur

c)

tibia

d)

phalanges

90.

Identify the skeletal bone in the picture highlighted blue

a)

mandible

b)

humerus

c)

cranium

d)

femur

91.

Identify the skeletal bone in the picture highlighted red that is the upper arm or forelimb, forming joints at the shoulder and the elbow

a)

ribs

b)

phalanges

c)

patella

d)

humerus

92.

Identify the skeletal bone in the picture highlighted in green; cartilage surrounds this bone to act as a shock absorber

a)

femur

b)

mandible

c)

humerus

d)

patella

93.

Identify the skeletal bone in the picture highlighted in red

a)

sternum

b)

ribs

c)

femur

d)

vertebrae

94.

Identify the skeletal bone in the picture highlighted in orange

a)

ribs

b)

mandible

c)

vertebrae

d)

humerus

95.

What bone makes up your fingers and your toes?

a)

phalanges

b)

tibia

c)

femur

d)

scapula

96.

What bone is also known as your shoulder blade?

a)

Sternum

b)

Scapula

c)

Thorax

d)

Vertebrae

97.

What bone is also known as your collar bone and links the sternum?

a)

scapula

b)

vertebrae

c)

humerus

d)

clavicle

98.

How many bones are in an adult body?

a)

600

b)

206

c)

300

d)

210

99.

Which is not a function of the skeletal system?

a)

shape and support

b)

movement

c)

protection

d)

gas exchange

100.

Name the center of your skeleton

a)

Pelvic girdle

b)

vertebral column

c)

patella

d)

femur

101.

Name the type of joint that have little or no movement.

a)

movable

b)

immovable

c)

Ball and Socket

d)

Hinge

102.

What makes up the vertebral column?

a)

tendons

b)

ligaments

c)

vertebrae

d)

cartilage

103.

What is a joint?

a)

The place where 2 or more bones meet.

b)

A thin membrane that covers the surface of bone.

c)

A band of tissue that hold bones together.

d)

Connective tissue

104.

Which is a movable joint?

a)

Pelvis

b)

sutures

c)

cranium

d)

arms

105.

Name the joint that is found in wrists and ankles.

a)

Ball and Socket Joint

b)

Hinge Joint

c)

Pivot Joint

d)

Gliding Joint

106.

Name the joint that makes up the elbows,knees, and fingers.

a)

Ball and Socket Joint

b)

Hinge joints

c)

Pivot Joint

d)

Gliding Joint

107.

Turning the head is example of a ______________ joint.

a)

Ball and Socket Joint

b)

Hinge Joint

c)

Pivot Joint

d)

Gliding Joint

108.

Legs and arms are examples of a __________________ joint.

a)

Ball and Socket Joint

b)

Hinge Joint

c)

Pivot Joint

d)

Gliding Joint

109.

Where is marrow found?

a)

In the cartilage

b)

In compact bone

c)

in spongy bone

d)

in the periosteum

110.

What is hard bone?

a)

Cartilage

b)

Tendon

c)

Spongy Bone

d)

Compact Bone

111.

A living bone's surface is covered with a tough, tight-fitting membrane called the _________________________.

a)

periosteum

b)

cartilage

c)

marrow

d)

compact bone

112.

What is the function of marrow?

a)

To make protein

b)

To make red blood cells and store fat.

c)

reduce friction

d)

to hold bones together

113.

What are the ends of bone covered with that helps reduce friction when two bones are rubbed together?

a)

periosteum

b)

ligament

c)

tendon

d)

cartilage

114.

A tough band of tissue that holds bones together at the joint are called a __________________________.

a)

tendon

b)

cartilage

c)

periosteum

d)

ligament

115.

Name the condition in which the bones become weak and break easily.

a)

Osteoarthritis

b)

Rheumatoid arthritis

c)

osteoporosis

d)

arthritis

116.

The functions are the skeletal system are

a)

To support the body, protect the organs, store calcium, and produce blood cells

b)

to regulate the composition of body fluids by removing metabolic wastes and retain the balance of water, salt, and other nutrients

c)

to regulate and maintain bodily functions by producing hormones and releasing them into the blood stream

d)

to enable the diffusion of oxygen into the bloodstream and the removal of carbon dioxide from the bloodstream

117.

What are the 2 organs in the skeletal system?

a)

muscles and joints

b)

joints and bones

c)

heart and lungs

d)

kidney and pancreas

118.

Where is new blood cells created?

a)

In the scapula

b)

In bone marrow, located inside the bone

c)

In the patella

d)

In bone marrow, located inside the muscle tissue

119.

What is cartilage?

a)

joints that connect bone to tissue

b)

Connective tissue that acts as balance for the body

c)

Connective tissue near joints that act as a shock absorber

d)

a piece of tissue that is attached to the scapula

120.

Where is cartilage, a connective tissue, located?

a)

Outside of the bone

b)

Around the muscle fibers

c)

In between bone and joints

d)

In between muscle and bone

121.

How many bones are in the adult human body?

a)

260

b)

280

c)

208

d)

206

122.

What are the joints in the skeletal system?

a)

Ball and socket, gliding, pivot, fused, hinge

b)

ball ad socket, screw, wrench, metatarsals

c)

ball and socket, gliding, immovable (fused) and juking

d)

None of the choices are correct

123.

identify the skeletal bone in the picture that is highlighted green and blue; also known as the breastbone

a)

clavilce

b)

Sternum

c)

Rib Cage

d)

verterbrae

124.

Identify the skeletal bone in the picture; has immovable (fused) joints

a)

ribs

b)

tibia

c)

femur

d)

cranium

125.

Identify the skeletal bone in the picture highlighted green

a)

fibula

b)

femur

c)

tibia

d)

phalanges

126.

Identify the skeletal bone in the picture highlighted blue

a)

mandible

b)

humerus

c)

cranium

d)

femur

127.

Identify the skeletal bone in the picture highlighted red that is the upper arm or forelimb, forming joints at the shoulder and the elbow

a)

ribs

b)

phalanges

c)

patella

d)

humerus

128.

Identify the skeletal bone in the picture highlighted in green; cartilage surrounds this bone to act as a shock absorber

a)

femur

b)

mandible

c)

humerus

d)

patella

129.

Identify the skeletal bone in the picture highlighted in red

a)

sternum

b)

ribs

c)

femur

d)

vertebrae

130.

Identify the skeletal bone in the picture highlighted in orange

a)

ribs

b)

mandible

c)

vertebrae

d)

humerus

131.

What bone makes up your fingers and your toes?

a)

phalanges

b)

tibia

c)

femur

d)

scapula

132.

What bone is also known as your shoulder blade?

a)

Sternum

b)

Scapula

c)

Thorax

d)

Vertebrae

133.

What bone is also known as your collar bone and links the sternum?

a)

scapula

b)

vertebrae

c)

humerus

d)

clavicle

134.

Which of the following is NOT a function of the skeletal system?

a)

Helps your body move

b)

Send oxygen to the body

c)

Protect your organs

d)

Give your body shape and structure

135.

True or False:

Babies have more bones than adults.

a)

True

b)

False

136.

The skeletal system works with the ______________ to help your body move.

a)

digestive system

b)

circulatory system

c)

respiratory system

d)

muscular system

137.

What does bone marrow make?

a)

blood cells

b)

cancer

c)

bone cells

d)

oxygen

138.

The place where two bones meet is called a ___________. They work with your muscles to help you move.

a)

tendon

b)

joint

c)

blood vessel

d)

ligament

139.

The skull protects which organ?

a)

heart

b)

lungs

c)

brain

d)

stomach

140.

What part of the skeleton protects the heart, lungs, and stomach?

a)

rib cage

b)

femur

c)

skull

d)

spine

141.

Where is the femur located in the body?

a)

arm

b)

shoulder

c)

leg

d)

foot

142.

How is the skeletal system connected to the circulatory system?

(Choose 2)

a)

bones pump blood to the heart

b)

bones make blood cells

c)

the heart needs calcium from the bones

d)

bones protects the heart

143.

How many bones are in an adult?

a)

200

b)

203

c)

206

d)

209

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Unit 4 Quiz dillon geo

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Unit 4 Quiz dillon geo

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11th Grade