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skeletal system review

Total questions: 95

Worksheet time: 1hrs 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the name of the soft area on an infant’s head where bone has yet to be formed?

a)

Cartilage

b)

fontanel

c)

foramen

d)

fossa

2.

The term cervic means:

a)

A. Neck

b)

B. rib

c)

C. skull

d)

D. wrist

3.

The appendicular skeleton includes the: A. Bones of the spinal column B. bones of the skull. C. bones of the arm. D. ribs and sternum.

a)

Bones of the spinal column

b)

bones of the skull.

c)

bones of the arm.

d)

ribs and sternum.

4.

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?

a)

A. Kyphosis

b)

B. lordosis

c)

C. osteoporosis

d)

D. scoliosis

5.

The organs of the thoracic cavity are protected by the ribs, thoracic vertebrae, and the:

a)

Atlas

b)

clavicle

c)

scapula

d)

sternum

6.

In the adult cranium, suture lines are noted where separate bone bones have fused together to form what type of joint?

a)

A. Ball-and-socket

b)

B. hinge

c)

C. pivot

d)

D. synarthrosis

7.

The outer covering of long bones is known as the:

a)

A. Diaphysis

b)

B. endosteum

c)

C. epiphysis

d)

D. periosteum

8.

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)

A. Carpals.

b)

B. metacarpals.

c)

C. metatarsals.

d)

D. tarsals.

9.

The term cranio means:

a)

A. Cartilage.

b)

B. rib.

c)

C. skull.

d)

D. wrist.

10.

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?

a)

Gout

b)

Lordosis

c)

Osteoporosis

d)

Scoliosis

11.

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

12.

A child with lymphocytic leukemia has a low red blood cell count. What function of the skeletal system is impaired?

a)

Mineral storage

b)

hemopoiesis

c)

movement

d)

protection

13.

The second largest bone of the skeletal system, which attaches to the scapula to form a ball-and-socket joint, is the:

a)

A. Femur

b)

B. humerus

c)

C. radius

d)

D. ulna

14.

A patient presents uneven posture caused by an abnormal side-to-side curvature of the spine. The most likely diagnosis will be:

a)

Kyphosis

b)

lordosis

c)

osteoporosis

d)

scoliosis

15.

Which important function of long bone is related to the production of healthy blood cells?

a)

A. Amphiarthroses

b)

B. epiphysis

c)

C. hemopoiesis

d)

D. phalanges

16.

What type of fracture may Leah have?

a)

Compound

b)

greenstick

c)

simple

d)

stress

17.

Bone forming cells are called:

a)

Diaphysis

b)

fontanels

c)

osteoblasts

d)

osteocytes

18.

David has uric acid crystal deposits in his joints and has pain in his great toe. These are symptoms of:

a)

Rheumatoid arthritis

b)

osteoarthritis

c)

osteoporosis

d)

gout

19.

The axial skeleton includes bones of the:

a)

Arm

b)

foot.

c)

leg

d)

skull.

20.

The end of a long bone is known as the:

a)

Diaphysis

b)

endosteum

c)

epiphysis

d)

periosteum

21.

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?

a)

Compound

b)

greenstick

c)

simple

d)

stress

22.

Helen is an 80-year-old woman with stiff, painful joints caused by loss of articular cartilage. She suffers from:

a)

rheumatoid arthritis

b)

osteoarthritis

c)

osteoporosis

d)

gout

23.

Cindy has a dislocated shoulder. Her doctor has recommended six weeks of physical therapy. This will impact which function of the skeletal system?

a)

A. mineral storage

b)

B. hemopoiesis

c)

C. movement

d)

D. protection

24.

Students often have poor posture while sitting at their computers. Rounded shoulders, head forward, and hunchback are symptoms that describe which condition?

a)

kyphosis

b)

lordosis

c)

osteoporosis

d)

scoliosis

25.

What type of joint is the elbow?

a)

ball and socket

b)

gliding

c)

hinge

d)

pivot

26.

Major organs of the body are located within the skull, ribs, and pelvis. What function of the skeletal system do these bones perform?

a)

A. mineral storage

b)

B. hemopoiesis

c)

C. movement

d)

D. protection

27.

The shaft of a long bone is the:

a)

diaphysis

b)

endosteum

c)

epiphysis

d)

periosteum

28.

Which condition is triggered by the wearing down of cartilage in a joint?

a)

gout

b)

osteoarthritis

c)

osteoporosis

d)

rickets

29.

The inner lining of long bones is the:

a)

A. diaphysis.

b)

B. endosteum.

c)

C. epiphysis.

d)

D. periosteum.

30.

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:

a)

bone deformity.

b)

osteoporosis.

c)

acromegaly

d)

myxedema.

31.

Name the bone that is labeled with the letter G.​ (a)  

Choose from the below words
humerus
ulna
radius
carpals
metacarpals
phalanges
spine
sturnum
ribs
32.

Name the bone that is labeled with the letter R ​ ​ ​ .​ (a)  

Choose from the below words
fibula
tarsals
metatarsals
phalanges
pelvis
femur
patella
tibia
33.

Name the bone that is labeled with the letter K ​ (a)   .

Choose from the below words
metacarpals
carpals
spine
sturnum
ribs
humerus
ulna
radius
phalanges
34.

Name the bone that is labeled with the letter I. (a)  

Choose from the below words
radius
carpals
metacarpals
phalanges
spine
sturnum
ribs
humerus
ulna
35.

Name the bone that is labeled with the letter L ​ (a)   .

Choose from the below words
phalanges
carpals
spine
sturnum
ribs
humerus
ulna
radius
metacarpals
36.

Name the bone that is labeled with the letter E.​ (a)  

Choose from the below words
sternum
ulna
radius
carpals
metacarpals
phalanges
ribs
spine
humerus
37.

Name the bone that is labeled with the letter O ​ ​ ​ (a)   .

Choose from the below words
femur
tarsals
patella
fibula
tibia
metatarsals
phalanges
pelvis
38.

Name the bone that is labeled with the letter P ​ ​ ​ .​ (a)  

Choose from the below words
patella
tarsals
fibula
tibia
metatarsals
phalanges
pelvis
femur
39.

Name the bone that is labeled with the letter T ​ ​ ​ .​ (a)  

Choose from the below words
metatarsals
phalanges
pelvis
femur
patella
tibia
tibia
tarsals
40.

What letter is the Clavicle

a)
b
b)

a

41.

Which letter is the Scapula

a)
a
b)

b

42.

A and B make?

a)

Shoulder Girdle

b)

Pelvic Girdle

43.

Which letter is the ilium

a)
a
b)

b

c)

c

d)

d

44.

Which letter is the sacrum

a)
b
b)

a

c)

c

d)

d

45.

Which letter is the ischium

a)
c
b)

a

c)

b

d)

d

46.

Which letter is the pubis

a)
d
b)

a

c)

b

d)

c

47.

A, B, C, and D are part of the?

a)

Shoulder Girdle

b)

Pelvic Girdle

48.

What is number 1?

a)

Parietal

b)

Maxillary

c)

Mandible

d)

Temporal

49.

What is number 2?

a)

Frontal

b)

Sphenoid

c)

Ethmoid

d)

Zygomatic

50.

What is number 4?

a)

Temporal

b)

Femur

c)

Scapula

d)

Parietal

51.

What is number 7?

a)

Lacrimal

b)

Nasal

c)

Vomer

d)

Occipital

52.

What is number 8?

a)

Sphenoid

b)

Nasal

c)

Hyoid

d)

Maxillary

53.

What is number 9?

a)

Zygomatic

b)

Nasal Conchae

c)

Costal

d)

Ethmoid

54.

What is number 11?

a)

Mandible

b)

Humerus

c)

Sphenoid

d)

Atlas

55.

What is number 14?

a)

Nasal

b)

Frontal

c)

Vomer

d)

Sphenoid

56.

What is number 13?

a)

Frontal

b)

Mandible

c)

Zygomatic

d)

Lacrimal

57.

What is number 12?

a)

Parietal

b)

Nasal

c)

Vomer

d)

Ethmoid

58.

What is number 15?

a)

Temporal

b)

Parietal

c)

Maxillary

d)

Sternum

59.

What is number 19?

a)

Zygomatic

b)

Nasal Conchae

c)

Xyphoid

d)

Lumbar

60.

What is number 48?

a)

Manubrium

b)

Body

c)

Xyphoid Process

d)

Sternum

61.

What is number 49?

a)

True Ribs

b)

False Ribs

c)

Floating Ribs

62.

What is number 50?

a)

True Ribs

b)

False Ribs

c)

Floating Ribs

63.

What is number 51?

a)

True Ribs

b)

False Ribs

c)

Floating Ribs

64.

Number 46, 47, and 48 make what?

a)

Manubrium

b)

Body

c)

Xyphoid Process

d)

Sternum

65.

Which of the following is an example of an immovable joint?

a)

Sutures

b)

Patellas

c)

Saddle Joints

d)

Gliding Joints

66.

Between your femur and tibia/fibula is what type of joint?

a)

Ball and socket

b)

Pivot Joint

c)

Hinge Joint

d)

Saddle Joint

67.

Identify the following bone

a)

Sternum

b)

Scapula

c)

Clavicle

d)

Ulna

68.

Which of the following is an example of a sesamoid bone?

a)

Phalanges

b)

Patella

c)

Sternum

d)

Vertebrae

69.

What is the major part of the skeletal system that is being highlighted?

a)

Axial skeleton

b)

Appendicular skeleton

c)

The rib cage

70.
What is the biggest bone in your body?
a)
fibula
b)
humerus
c)
pelvis
d)
femur
71.
a)
ulna
b)
humerus
c)
radius
d)
vertebrae
72.
a)
ulna
b)
humerus
c)
radius 
d)
vertebrae
73.
a)
ulna
b)
radius
c)
humerus
d)
clavicle
74.
a)
ribs
b)
clavicle
c)
humerus
d)
vertebrae
75.
a)
fibula
b)
humerus
c)
femur
d)
rib
76.
a)
fibula
b)
tibia
c)
femur
d)
pelvis
77.

What is the medical term for a joint?

a)

Arthr/o

b)

Articul/o

c)

Burs/o

d)

Calcane/o

78.

What is the meaning of the suffix -itis?

a)

To record/take a picture

b)

Repair/replacement of

c)

Narrowing

d)

Inflammation

79.

What is the meaning of the suffix -cyte?

a)

Cell

b)

To become more porous (holey)

c)

Disease or condition

d)

Break down

80.
The root word for "rib" is:
a)
chondr/o
b)
cost/o
c)
arthr/o
d)
ankyl/o
81.

What is the meaning of 'carpo'?

a)

Wrist

b)

Ankle

c)

Knee

d)

Elbow

82.

What does 'costo' mean?

a)

Rib

b)

Skull

c)

Spine

d)

Chest

83.

Fill in the blank: The suffix '-osis' indicates an ______ condition.

a)

normal

b)

abnormal

c)

healthy

d)

unhealthy

84.

Fill in the blank: 'Poro' refers to a ______.

a)

pore

b)

joint

c)

bone

d)

muscle

85.

What does 'tarso' mean?

a)

Wrist

b)

Ankle

c)

Knee

d)

Elbow

86.

the cranium is made of _____________ bones

a)

flat

b)

long

c)

short

d)

irregular

87.

the femur is a _______ bone

a)

short

b)

long

c)

irregular

d)

sesamoid

88.

the wrist and ankle bones are _______ bones

a)

long

b)

short

c)

flat

d)

irregular

89.

the vertebrae are _____ bones

a)

long

b)

short

c)

irregular

d)

flat

90.

the diaphysis

a)

a

b)

b

c)

d

d)

h

91.

the epiphysis

a)

a

b)

b

c)

d

d)

h

92.

periosteum

a)

h

b)

f

c)

g

d)

a

93.

the endosteum is the

a)

inner lining

b)

outer covering

c)

where the marrow is

d)

on the ends

94.

the medullary canal is

a)

inside the long bone

b)

the shaft

c)

the end of the bone

d)

the inner lining

95.

the articular cartilage

a)

covers the outside

b)

is the inner lining

c)

protects the end of the bone

d)

is inside the bone

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