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Medical Terminology: Skeletal System Vocabulary and Functions

Total questions: 91

Worksheet time: 46mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the meaning of the combining form 'orth/o'?

a)

straight

b)

curved

c)

soft

d)

short

2.

What is the meaning of the combining form 'oste/o'?

a)

bone

b)

muscle

c)

nerve

d)

skin

3.

What is the meaning of the combining form 'ped/o'?

a)

foot; child

b)

hand; finger

c)

eye; vision

d)

ear; hearing

4.

What is the meaning of the combining form 'pod/o'?

a)

foot

b)

hand

c)

eye

d)

ear

5.

What is the meaning of the combining form 'pyret/o'?

a)

fever

b)

pain

c)

blood

d)

muscle

6.

What is the meaning of the combining form 'rachi/o'?

a)

spine; vertebra

b)

kidney

c)

liver

d)

heart

7.

What is the meaning of the combining form 'rheumat/o'?

a)

watery flow

b)

joint inflammation

c)

muscle pain

d)

nerve weakness

8.

What is the meaning of the combining form 'sacr/o'?

a)

sacrum

b)

muscle

c)

nerve

d)

joint

9.

What is the meaning of the combining form 'sarc/o'?

a)

flesh; connective tissue

b)

bone; bone tissue

c)

muscle; nerve tissue

d)

skin; epithelial tissue

10.

What is the meaning of the combining form 'scoli/o'?

a)

crooked; bent

b)

straight; narrow

c)

hard; thick

d)

soft; weak

11.

What is the meaning of the combining form 'spondyl/o'?

a)

vertebra; backbone

b)

muscle

c)

joint

d)

cartilage

12.

What is the meaning of the combining form 'ster/o'?

a)

solid structure; steroid

b)

star; celestial body

c)

narrow; constricted

d)

fat; lipid

13.

What is the meaning of the combining form 'synovi/o'?

a)

lubricating fluid of joints

b)

muscle tissue

c)

bone marrow

d)

cartilage

14.

What is the meaning of the combining form 'tars/o'?

a)

ankle

b)

wrist

c)

elbow

d)

knee

15.

What is the meaning of the combining form 'ten/o, tendin/o, tendon/o'?

a)

tendon

b)

muscle

c)

bone

d)

ligament

16.

What is the meaning of the suffix '-ation'?

a)

process; condition

b)

person who

c)

without

d)

small

17.

What is the meaning of the suffix '-centesis'?

a)

surgical puncture to remove fluid

b)

inflammation of an organ

c)

surgical removal of a part

d)

abnormal condition

18.

What is the meaning of the suffix '-desis'?

a)

to bind; tie together

b)

to cut out

c)

to view

d)

to repair

19.

What is the meaning of the suffix '-ectomy'?

a)

surgical removal; excision

b)

inflammation

c)

study of

d)

abnormal condition

20.

What is the meaning of the suffix '-itis'?

a)

inflammation

b)

tumor

c)

pain

d)

paralysis

21.

What is the meaning of the suffix '-malacia'?

a)

softening

b)

hardening

c)

inflammation

d)

swelling

22.

What is the meaning of the suffix '-oid'?

a)

like; resembling

b)

full of

c)

pertaining to

d)

without

23.

What is the meaning of the suffix '-oma'?

a)

tumor; mass

b)

inflammation

c)

pain

d)

disease

24.

What is the meaning of the suffix '-osis'?

a)

abnormal condition

b)

inflammation

c)

tumor

d)

pain

25.

What is the meaning of the suffix '-penia'?

a)

deficiency

b)

inflammation

c)

enlargement

d)

tumor

26.

What is the meaning of the suffix '-plasty'?

a)

surgical repair

b)

inflammation

c)

removal

d)

study of

27.

What is the meaning of the suffix '-porosis'?

a)

abnormal condition of small holes

b)

inflammation of tissues

c)

formation of stones

d)

enlargement of an organ

28.

What is the meaning of the suffix '-scope'?

a)

instrument used to view

b)

disease of

c)

inflammation of

d)

study of

29.

What is the meaning of the suffix '-scopy'?

a)

visual examination using a scope

b)

surgical removal

c)

inflammation

d)

study of diseases

30.

What is the meaning of the suffix '-tomy'?

a)

process of cutting; incision

b)

inflammation

c)

tumor

d)

study of

31.

What is the meaning of the prefix 'a-, an-'?

a)

not; without

b)

before; in front of

c)

with; together

d)

under; below

32.

What is the meaning of the prefix 'anti-'?

a)

against

b)

before

c)

with

d)

under

33.

What is the meaning of the prefix 'inter-'?

a)

between

b)

inside

c)

after

d)

above

34.

What is the meaning of the prefix 'intra-'?

a)

within; into

b)

between; among

c)

outside; beyond

d)

before; in front of

35.

What is the meaning of the prefix 'meta-'?

a)

change; beyond

b)

under; below

c)

before; in front of

d)

against; opposite

36.

What is the meaning of the prefix 'non-'?

a)

not

b)

before

c)

again

d)

under

37.

What is the meaning of the prefix 'peri-'?

a)

around; surrounding

b)

before; in front of

c)

under; below

d)

between; among

38.

What is the meaning of the prefix 'sub-'?

a)

below; under

b)

above; over

c)

between; among

d)

before; in front of

39.

What is the meaning of the prefix 'supra-'?

a)

above

b)

below

c)

inside

d)

before

40.

What is the meaning of the prefix 'syn-'?

a)

together; with

b)

under; below

c)

against; opposite

d)

before; in front of

41.

What is the meaning of the suffix '-al, -ic'?

a)

pertaining to

b)

without

c)

full of

d)

resembling

42.

What is the meaning of the suffix '-algia'?

a)

pain

b)

swelling

c)

inflammation

d)

tumor

43.

What are the two major parts of the skeletal system?

a)

axial skeleton and appendicular skeleton

b)

muscular system and nervous system

c)

digestive system and respiratory system

d)

integumentary system and endocrine system

44.

What does the axial skeleton consist of?

a)

the bones along the axis, or central line, of the human body (skull, facial bones, sternum, ribs, vertebral column)

b)

the bones of the arms and legs only

c)

the bones of the hands and feet only

d)

the bones of the pelvis and shoulder girdle

45.

What does the appendicular skeleton contain?

a)

the bones in the appendages of the body, as well as the structures that connect the appendages to the axial skeleton

b)

only the bones of the skull and vertebral column

c)

the ribs and sternum only

d)

the muscles and ligaments of the torso

46.

Name one function of the skeletal system related to support.

a)

The skeletal system provides structure and shape for the body.

b)

The skeletal system produces hormones for digestion.

c)

The skeletal system controls the body's movement directly.

d)

The skeletal system filters waste from the blood.

47.

Name one function of the skeletal system related to protection.

a)

The skeletal system surrounds and protects the internal organs.

b)

The skeletal system produces digestive enzymes.

c)

The skeletal system regulates body temperature.

d)

The skeletal system transports oxygen in the blood.

48.

Name one function of the skeletal system related to mineral storage.

a)

Calcium and phosphorus, two minerals that the body needs for important regulatory functions, are stored inside the bones.

b)

The skeletal system produces red blood cells in the bone marrow.

c)

The skeletal system provides attachment points for muscles to enable movement.

d)

The skeletal system protects internal organs such as the brain and heart.

49.

Name one function of the skeletal system related to blood cell formation.

a)

Red blood cells are manufactured in the bone marrow.

b)

Bones produce digestive enzymes.

c)

The skeletal system stores excess fat.

d)

Bones regulate body temperature.

50.

How many cervical vertebrae make up the neck region of the spine?

a)

Seven cervical vertebrae

b)

Five cervical vertebrae

c)

Nine cervical vertebrae

d)

Twelve cervical vertebrae

51.

How many thoracic vertebrae are there in the human body?

a)

Twelve thoracic vertebrae

b)

Seven thoracic vertebrae

c)

Five thoracic vertebrae

d)

Ten thoracic vertebrae

52.

How many lumbar vertebrae are there in the human body?

a)

Five lumbar vertebrae

b)

Three lumbar vertebrae

c)

Seven lumbar vertebrae

d)

Four lumbar vertebrae

53.

The sacrum is composed of five segments that gradually fuse together to become one.

a)

True

b)

False

54.

The coccyx is made up of four small bones that fuse to become the tailbone.

a)

True

b)

False

55.

Fascinating Fact: Humans and giraffes have the same number of bones in their necks.

a)

True

b)

False

56.

How many bones make up the appendicular skeleton?

a)

126 bones

b)

80 bones

c)

206 bones

d)

64 bones

57.

Which bones make up the shoulder girdle?

a)

Clavicle (collarbone), sternum (breastbone), scapula (shoulder blade)

b)

Femur (thigh bone), tibia (shin bone), fibula

c)

Humerus, radius, ulna

d)

Pelvis, sacrum, coccyx

58.

How many bones are in the human hand?

a)

27 bones in each hand

b)

15 bones in each hand

c)

32 bones in each hand

d)

20 bones in each hand

59.

Name the three types of phalanges found in the fingers.

a)

Proximal, medial, distal phalanges

b)

Carpal, tarsal, metatarsal bones

c)

Radius, ulna, humerus

d)

Scapula, clavicle, sternum

60.

What is the posterior part of the pelvic bone called?

a)

Ischium

b)

Ilium

c)

Pubis

d)

Sacrum

61.

Which bone forms the upper part of each side of the pelvis?

a)

Ischium

b)

Ilium

c)

Pubis

d)

Femur

62.

The anterior part of the pelvic bone is the ________.

a)

Pubis

b)

Ilium

c)

Ischium

d)

Sacrum

63.

Which bone is the upper leg bone and the longest bone in the human body?

a)

Tibia

b)

Femur

c)

Patella

d)

Fibula

64.

The bone that forms the anterior part of the knee is called the ________.

a)

Patella

b)

Femur

c)

Tibia

d)

Fibula

65.

Which bone is larger and more medially located in the lower leg?

a)

A) Tibia

b)

B) Fibula

c)

C) Femur

d)

D) Patella

66.

How many tarsal bones make up the ankle?

a)

Seven

b)

Five

c)

Nine

d)

Four

67.

Match the following bones with their correct description:

a)

Heel bone

1.

Calcaneus

b)

Ankle bone

2.

Talus

c)

Bones of the foot

3.

Metatarsals

68.

According to the 'Fascinating Fact' box, what is the smallest bone in your body?

a)

Femur

b)

Stapes

c)

Tibia

d)

Patella

69.

What is the meaning of the abbreviation 'ATT PHYS'?

a)

attending physician

b)

assistant physiologist

c)

attendant physical

d)

associate therapist

70.

What is the meaning of the abbreviation 'BP'?

a)

blood pressure

b)

boiling point

c)

business plan

d)

base pair

71.

What is the meaning of the abbreviation 'CRIF'?

a)

closed reduction and internal fixation

b)

continuous renal insufficiency factor

c)

cardiac rhythm interference function

d)

cerebral radiology imaging format

72.

What is the meaning of the abbreviation 'CT'?

a)

computerized tomography; computed tomography

b)

cardiac therapy

c)

cerebral trauma

d)

chronic tonsillitis

73.

What is the meaning of the abbreviation 'CV'?

a)

cardiovascular

b)

cerebral volume

c)

current voltage

d)

central vein

74.

What is the meaning of the abbreviation 'DJD'?

a)

degenerative joint disease

b)

diabetic joint disorder

c)

dorsal joint dysfunction

d)

dynamic joint displacement

75.

What is the meaning of the abbreviation 'GI'?

a)

gastrointestinal

b)

general information

c)

global index

d)

growth indicator

76.

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

77.

Identify the skeletal bone in the picture highlighted green

a)

fibula

b)

femur

c)

tibia

d)

phalanges

78.

Identify the skeletal bone in the picture highlighted in red

a)

sternum

b)

ribs

c)

femur

d)

vertebrae

79.

#11 is pointing to what bone?

a)

Pelvic Bone

b)

The Femur

c)

The Ulna

d)

The Patella

80.

What number is pointing at the Ulna?

a)

#5

b)

#4

c)

#3

d)

#6

81.
a)
rib
b)
spine
c)
scapula
d)
clavicle
82.
Name the bone highlighted in red.
a)
Clavicle
b)
Rib Cage
c)
Humerus
d)
Femur
83.
Name this bone.
a)
clavicle
b)
scapula
c)
cranium
84.
Identify this (these) bone(s):
a)
patella
b)
carpals
c)
tarsals
d)
phalanges
85.

What is the bone highlighted called?

a)

Carpals

b)

Radius

c)

Ulna

d)

Humerus

86.

What is the bone highlighted called?

a)

Humerous

b)

Funny Bone

c)

Humerus

d)

Long Bone

87.

What is the bone highlighted called?

a)

Ribs

b)

Chest

c)

Sternum

d)

Cage

88.
Identify this (these) bone(s):
a)
radius
b)
ulna
c)
femur
d)
humerus
89.

What is the correct name for these bones?

a)

Tibula and Fiblua

b)

Tibula and Fibia

c)

Shinbone and Fibia

d)

Tibia and Fibula

90.

What bone is #23?

a)

Vertebral Column

b)

Coxal bone

c)

Coccyx

d)

Patella

91.
The green bone in the image below is....
a)
femur
b)
tibia 
c)
fibula
d)
patella