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Bones and Muscles Review

Total questions: 75

Worksheet time: 39mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How many bones are in the adult human skeleton?

a)

206

b)

210

c)

201

d)

220

2.

What is the longest bone in the human body?

a)

Femur

b)

Tibia

c)

Humerus

d)

Radius

3.

Which bone is part of the axial skeleton?

a)

Femur

b)

Radius

c)

Sternum

d)

Scapula

4.

Which bone forms the forehead?

a)

Maxilla

b)

Parietal

c)

Frontal

d)

Temporal

5.

Which of the following bones are part of the appendicular skeleton?

a)

Skull

b)

Spine

c)

Pelvis

d)

Ribs

6.

The clavicle is commonly known as the:

a)

Wrist

b)

Collarbone

c)

Knee cap

d)

Shin bone

7.

The bone that protects the brain is the:

a)

Mandible

b)

Femur

c)

Cranium

d)

Tibia

8.

What is the name of the lower jawbone?

a)

Maxilla

b)

Mandible

c)

Zygomatic

d)

Nasal bone

9.

Bones are made up of a dense matrix of collagen and minerals like calcium.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

The femur is classified as a short bone.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

The bones in the human body are constantly being broken down and rebuilt.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

Cartilage is more flexible than bone and found in joints, ears, and the nose.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

Red bone marrow is responsible for producing red and white blood cells.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

The human body has more bones at birth than it does in adulthood.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

The patella is also known as the kneecap.

a)

True

b)

False

16.

The tibia is the smaller of the two bones in the lower leg.

a)

True

b)

False

17.

The human skull is composed of 22 bones.

a)

True

b)

False

18.

The humerus is the bone in the upper arm.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

Which muscle is responsible for the movement of the shoulder?

a)

Deltoid

b)

Latissimus dorsi

c)

Pectoralis major

d)

Gastrocnemius

20.

The biceps brachii is located in the:

a)

Leg

b)

Back

c)

Arm

d)

Neck

21.

What type of muscle is responsible for voluntary movements?

a)

Cardiac muscle

b)

Skeletal muscle

c)

Smooth muscle

d)

None of the above

22.

Which muscle is found in the chest and helps with the movement of the arms?

a)

Pectoralis major

b)

Trapezius

c)

Gluteus maximus

d)

Biceps femoris

23.

The diaphragm is primarily responsible for:

a)

Movement of the arm

b)

Breathing

c)

Walking

d)

Digestion

24.

Which muscle is commonly referred to as the “calf muscle”?

a)

Tibialis anterior

b)

Gastrocnemius

c)

Soleus

d)

Biceps brachii

25.

What is the primary function of the skeletal muscles?

a)

Pump blood

b)

Assist in digestion

c)

Move the skeleton

d)

Regulate body temperature

26.

Which muscle group is responsible for bending the knee?

a)

Quadriceps

b)

Hamstrings

c)

Trapezius

d)

Gluteus

27.

Which muscle is located at the back of the thigh and is responsible for extending the hip and flexing the knee?

a)

Gluteus maximus

b)

Hamstrings

c)

Quadriceps

d)

Gastrocnemius

28.

Smooth muscles are under voluntary control.

a)

True

b)

False

29.

Cardiac muscle is found only in the heart.

a)

True

b)

False

30.

Skeletal muscles are responsible for involuntary movements.

a)

True

b)

False

31.

Muscle contractions occur due to the sliding filament theory.

a)

True

b)

False

32.

The heart is made up of skeletal muscle tissue.

a)

True

b)

False

33.

Smooth muscles are found in the walls of blood vessels and digestive organs.

a)

True

b)

False

34.

The biceps brachii is an example of a long, fusiform muscle.

a)

True

b)

False

35.

Muscle fatigue occurs when muscles can no longer generate force due to a lack of oxygen and energy.

a)

True

b)

False

36.

The triceps brachii is a two-headed muscle in the upper arm.

a)

True

b)

False

37.

The point where two bones meet is called a:

a)

Joint

b)

Ligament

c)

Tendon

d)

Cartilage

38.

The fibrous tissue that connects muscles to bones is called a:

a)

Tendon

b)

Ligament

c)

Cartilage

d)

Fascia

39.

What is the role of ligaments in the skeletal system?

a)

Connect muscles to bones

b)

Hold bones together at joints

40.

Which of the following is an example of a hinge joint?

a)

Shoulder

b)

Elbow

c)

Hip

d)

Wrist

41.

The pelvis supports the weight of the body and is involved in:

a)

Arm movement

b)

Leg movement

c)

Breathing

d)

Digestive functions

42.

Which part of the skeleton does the scapula belong to?

a)

Appendicular skeleton

b)

Axial skeleton

c)

Pelvic girdle

d)

Facial skeleton

43.

The humerus and femur are classified as which type of bones?

a)

Flat bones

b)

Long bones

c)

Short bones

d)

Irregular bones

44.

The act of bending a joint is called:

a)

Extension

b)

Flexion

c)

Abduction

d)

Rotation

45.

Which of the following structures is not part of the knee joint?

a)

Patella

b)

Femur

c)

Humerus

d)

Tibia

46.

Which muscle is involved in lifting the arm above the head?

a)

Pectoralis major

b)

Deltoid

c)

Latissimus dorsi

d)

Biceps brachii

47.

Which of the following conditions occurs when a bone is cracked or broken?

a)

Sprain

b)

Fracture

c)

Dislocation

d)

Strain

48.

The main difference between the axial and appendicular skeleton is:

a)

The axial skeleton includes the skull, vertebral column, and rib cage, while the appendicular skeleton includes the limbs and girdles.

b)

The axial skeleton includes the limbs and girdles, while the appendicular skeleton includes the skull, vertebral column, and rib cage.

c)

The axial skeleton is responsible for movement, while the appendicular skeleton provides support and protection.

d)

The axial skeleton is made up of flat bones, while the appendicular skeleton is made up of irregular bones.

49.

The role of tendons and ligaments in the musculoskeletal system is to:

a)

connect muscles to bones and stabilize joints

b)

connect bones to bones and provide flexibility

c)

store minerals and produce blood cells

d)

transmit nerve signals to muscles

50.

What are the four types of bones and provide an example for each?

a)

Long bones (e.g., femur), Short bones (e.g., carpals), Flat bones (e.g., sternum), Irregular bones (e.g., vertebrae)

b)

Round bones (e.g., patella), Square bones (e.g., tarsals), Triangular bones (e.g., scapula), Oval bones (e.g., pelvis)

c)

Cylindrical bones (e.g., humerus), Cuboidal bones (e.g., phalanges), Spherical bones (e.g., skull), Conical bones (e.g., ribs)

d)

Rectangular bones (e.g., clavicle), Hexagonal bones (e.g., metatarsals), Pentagonal bones (e.g., mandible), Elliptical bones (e.g., coccyx)

51.

List the three types of muscle tissue and briefly describe their functions.

a)

Skeletal, Cardiac, Smooth

b)

Epithelial, Connective, Nervous

c)

Adipose, Cartilage, Bone

d)

Blood, Lymph, Plasma

52.

The functions of the skeletal system include:

a)

Support and protection

b)

Blood cell production

c)

Mineral storage

d)

All of the above

53.

What role do red and yellow bone marrow play in the body?

a)

Red bone marrow produces blood cells, while yellow bone marrow stores fat.

b)

Red bone marrow stores fat, while yellow bone marrow produces blood cells.

c)

Both red and yellow bone marrow produce blood cells.

d)

Both red and yellow bone marrow store fat.

54.
Name this bone.
a)
femur
b)
humerus
c)
tibia
55.
Name this bone.
a)
tibia
b)
fibula
c)
femur
56.
Name this bone.
a)
fibula
b)
tibia
c)
femur
57.
The pink areas are the 
a)
appendicular skeleton
b)
axial skeleton
c)
blushing skeleton
58.

What bone is shown in red?

a)

patella

b)

pelvis

59.

This part of skeleton is called....

a)

Skull

b)

Pelvis

c)

Ribs

d)

Spine

60.

What bone is the arrow pointing to?

a)

rib

b)

spine

c)

scapula

d)

clavicle

61.

Which of the following bones is part of the axial skeleton?

a)

Vertebrae

b)

Femur

c)

Scapula

d)

Clavicle

62.

Which muscle is primarily responsible for flexing the forearm at the elbow?

a)

Pectoralis major

b)

Deltoid

c)

Biceps brachii

d)

Triceps brachii

63.

Which type of joint allows for the greatest range of motion?

a)

Ball-and-socket joint

b)

Gliding joint

c)

Hinge joint

d)

Pivot joint

64.

Which type of joint allows for the greatest range of movement?

a)

Gliding joint

b)

Pivot joint

c)

Hinge joint

d)

Ball and socket joint

65.

Which muscle is primarily responsible for extending the knee?

a)

Deltoid

b)

Biceps brachii

c)

Quadriceps femoris

d)

Gastrocnemius

66.

Cartilage in joints functions to:

a)

Transmit nerve impulses

b)

Cushion bones and reduce friction

c)

Produce blood cells

d)

Store fat

67.

Which bone is located in the lower arm and is paired with the radius?

a)

Ulna

b)

Femur

c)

Tibia

d)

Scapula

68.

Which of the following muscles is responsible for flexing the forearm at the elbow?

a)

Biceps brachii

b)

Triceps brachii

c)

Quadriceps

d)

Deltoid

69.

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

a)

Generating heat

b)

Maintaining posture

c)

Blood cell production

d)

Movement

70.

What type of joint allows for the greatest range of motion?

a)

Gliding joint

b)

Pivot joint

c)

Ball-and-socket joint

d)

Hinge joint

71.

Which muscle is responsible for raising the arm away from the body?

a)

Biceps brachii

b)

Triceps brachii

c)

Rectus femoris

d)

Deltoid

72.

What is the main function of the rib cage?

a)

Move the arms

b)

Assist in digestion

c)

Support the legs

d)

Protect the heart and lungs

73.

Ligaments connect which of the following?

a)

Muscle to muscle

b)

Muscle to bone

c)

Bone to bone

d)

Bone to cartilage

74.

What is the main function of tendons?

a)

Store minerals

b)

Produce blood cells

c)

Connect muscles to bones

d)

Connect bones to bones

75.

Which muscle is responsible for extending the forearm at the elbow?

a)

Biceps brachii

b)

Quadriceps

c)

Hamstrings

d)

Triceps brachii

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