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Long Bone, Cranium, and Spinal Anatomy

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the process of producing blood cells in the red bone marrow called?

a)

Chondrogenesis

b)

Myelination

c)

Osteogenesis

d)

Hematopoiesis

2.

Which part of the bone is known as the growth plate?

a)

Diaphysis

b)

Epiphysis

c)

Periosteum

d)

Epiphyseal line

3.

What is the function of articular cartilage?

a)

Stores calcium

b)

Covers ends of bone and reduces friction

c)

Protects the spinal cord

d)

Forms the forehead

4.

Which bone forms the lower jaw?

a)

Maxilla

b)

Mandible

c)

Zygomatic

d)

Sphenoid

5.

How many cervical vertebrae are there in the neck?

a)

5

b)

7

c)

33

d)

12

6.

What is the main function of the vertebral column?

a)

Stores minerals

b)

Protects the spinal cord and supports the head

c)

Forms the cheekbones

d)

Covers the ends of bones

7.

Which bones are known as the cheekbones?

a)

Occipital bones

b)

Parietal bones

c)

Temporal bones

d)

Zygomatic bones

8.

What is the function of compact bone?

a)

Provides a rigid framework

b)

Stores calcium

c)

Dense and strong bone tissue

d)

Covers the bone

9.

Which bone forms the forehead?

a)

Temporal bone

b)

Occipital bone

c)

Parietal bone

d)

Frontal bone

10.

What is the function of the periosteum?

a)

Stores calcium

b)

Inner layer of the bone

c)

Forms the lower jaw

d)

Covers the bone

11.

Which bones are connected to the ribs?

a)

Sacrum

b)

Thoracic vertebrae

c)

Cervical vertebrae

d)

Lumbar vertebrae

12.

What is the function of bones in movement facilitation?

a)

Store calcium

b)

Form the cranial cavity

c)

Serve as levers for muscular contraction

d)

Protect the spinal cord

13.

Which ribs are known as floating ribs?

a)

Ribs 1-7

b)

Ribs 8-10

c)

Ribs 13-15

d)

Ribs 11-12

14.

What is the function of the sternum?

a)

Forms the lower jaw

b)

Contains manubrium, body, and xiphoid process

c)

Stores calcium

d)

Protects the spinal cord

15.

Which bone is known as the tailbone?

a)

Sacrum

b)

Mandible

c)

Coccyx

d)

Maxilla

16.

Which bone protects the brain?

a)

Scapula

b)

Frontal bone

c)

Femur

d)

Clavicle

17.

What is the main mineral stored in bones?

a)

Iron

b)

Potassium

c)

Calcium

d)

Sodium

18.

Which part of a long bone contains yellow bone marrow?

a)

Epiphysis

b)

Diaphysis

c)

Periosteum

d)

Articular cartilage