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Skeletal System Quiz 1

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 35mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
______________ is the smooth, white tissue that covers the ends of bones.
a)
Synovial fluid
b)
Membrane
c)
Ligaments
d)
Articular cartilage
2.
The main function of the skull is to
a)
produce blood cells.
b)
protect the heart and lungs.
c)
protect the brain.
d)
act like a lever for muscle attachment.
3.
Which of the following is true about red marrow?
a)
It makes blood cells.
b)
It stores fat.
c)
It produces bone.
d)
It is found in compact bones of adults.
4.
There are two primary divisions of the skeletal system. What is the name of the division consisting of 80 bones and are generally more medial in location?
a)
Lateral
b)
Axial
c)
Medial
d)
Appendicular
5.
This type of joint is cushioned by cartilage and most are slightly movable.
a)
Synovial Joint
b)
Fibrous Joint
c)
Skull Sutures
d)
Cartilaginous Joint
6.
This type of joint is freely movable and a few examples include ball and socket, hinge, and pivot.
a)
Synovial Joint
b)
Skull Sutures
c)
Fibrous Joint
d)
Cartilaginous Joint
7.
The hardening process of cartilage to bone is known as __________.
a)
Osteoporosis
b)
Ossification
c)
Osteoclasts
d)
Osteoblasts
8.
Your shoulders/hips are known as ________ joints.
a)
Hinge
b)
Ball & Socket
c)
Saddle
d)
Gliding
9.
The skeletal system is responsible for all of the following except ___________.
a)
producing blood cells.
b)
supporting the human structure.
c)
protecting internal organs.
d)
generating heat.
e)
storing minerals.
10.
All bones begin as cartilage.
a)
True
b)
False
11.
How many bones make up the human skeleton?
a)
80
b)
126
c)
200
d)
206
12.
There are two primary divisions of the skeletal system. What is the name of the division consisting of 126 bones and are generally more lateral in location?
a)
Axial
b)
Appendicular
c)
Lateral
d)
Medial
13.

What type of joint is found in the thumb and allows for a wide range of motion?

a)

Hinge

b)

Pivot

c)

Ball & Socket

d)

Saddle

14.

Which type of joint is characterized by bones that are connected by fibrous tissue and have no movement?

a)

Synovial Joint

b)

Cartilaginous Joint

c)

Ball & Socket Joint

d)

Fibrous Joint

15.

What is the primary function of synovial fluid in synovial joints?

a)

To connect bones

b)

To provide nutrients to bones

c)

To lubricate the joint

d)

To store minerals

16.

An example of cartilaginous joints:

a)

intervertebral discs

b)

skull

c)

wrist

d)

knee

17.

This type of bone is porous, allowing blood vessels to move through it and containing bone marrow.

a)

Compact Bone

b)

Spongy bone

18.

The hardest, most dense part of the bone tissue is the

a)

periosteum

b)

spongy bone

c)

osteoblast

d)

compact bone

19.

An example of a fibrous joint is

a)

intervertebral joints

b)

wrist

c)

skull sutures

d)

hip

20.

Identify #2

a)

Epiphysis

b)

Diaphysis

c)

Periosteum

d)

Endosteum

21.

Type of bone labeled 4

a)

spongy bone

b)

red bone

c)

articular bone

d)

compact bone

22.

Which numbered structure has the function of cushioning and reducing friction in joints.

a)

9

b)

1

c)

8

d)

7

23.
Spongy bone would primarily be found where in a bone?
a)
diaphysis
b)
epiphysis
c)
periosteum
d)
endosteum
24.

What connects bones together?

a)

ligaments

b)

brains

c)

tendons

d)

cartilage

25.

Which bone disease causes bones to become weak and brittle?

a)

artereosclerosis

b)

arthritis

c)

fracture

d)

osteoporosis

26.

What is the name of the tissue that attaches muscle to bone?

a)

ligament

b)

tendon

c)

joint

d)

bones

27.

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

28.
_________ is a function of the skeletal system that is completed by joints, ligaments, and tendons.
a)
Protection
b)
Storage
c)
Synthesis
d)
Movement
29.

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

a)

rib cage

b)

femur

c)

skull

d)

spine

30.

Which of the following is not a function of bones?

a)

Protection

b)

Blood cell formation

c)

Storage

d)

Absorption

31.

Which structure covers the outer surface of bones and serves as an attachment point for tendons and ligaments?

a)

Endosteum

b)

Epiphysis

c)

Periosteum

d)

Diaphysis

32.

What is the main function of yellow bone marrow in adults?

a)

Protection of joints

b)

Production of blood cells

c)

Storage of fat

d)

Formation of cartilage

33.

Which type of joint allows movement in only one direction, such as the elbow?

a)

Ball & Socket Joint

b)

Hinge Joint

c)

Pivotal Joint

d)

Saddle Joint

34.

What is the name of the condition characterized by inflammation of the joints?

a)

Osteoporosis

b)

Arthritis

c)

Scoliosis

d)

Bursitis

35.

Number 7

a)

Articular Cartilage

b)

Epiphyseal Line

c)

Epiphysis

d)

Medullary Cavity

36.

Which number represents the periosteum?

a)

4

b)

7

c)

12

d)

6

37.

The joint that moves in one direction, like a door

a)

ball and socket joint

b)

hinge joint

c)

pivot joint

d)

gliding joint

38.

Which of the numbers represents a structure that stores fat?

a)

9

b)

8

c)

1

d)

5

39.

Which number is the site of bone growth?

a)

9

b)

8

c)

9

d)

1

40.

Which type of joint allows for the largest amount of movement?

a)

ball and socket

b)

saddle

c)

gliding

d)

hinge

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