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FAC Skeletal System

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is a main function of our bones?

a)

Support of the body

b)

Protection of soft organs

c)

Movement

d)

Storage of minerals & fats

e)

All of the above

2.

Which of the following is an example of the function "Protection of our organs"?

a)

The femur and fibula protect the pelvis.

b)

The ribs protect the heart and lungs.

c)

The humerus protects the radius and ulna.

d)

The skull protects the heart.

3.
_________ is a function of the skeletal system that is completed by joints, ligaments, and tendons.
a)
Protection
b)
Storage
c)
Synthesis
d)
Movement
4.

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

5.

What is the function of marrow?

a)

To make protein

b)

To make red blood cells and store fat.

c)

reduce friction

d)

to hold bones together

6.

A tough band of tissue that holds bones together at the joint are called a __________________________.

a)

tendon

b)

cartilage

c)

periosteum

d)

ligament

7.
What is the name for the connector that attaches muscle to bone?
a)
ligament
b)
tendon
c)
patella
d)
string
8.

Which bone or section of bones is labeled with the number 1?

a)

Skull - Cranial portion

b)

Skull - Facial portion

c)

Clavicle

d)

Scapula

9.

Which bone or section of bones is labeled with the number 3?

a)

Sternum

b)

Ribs

c)

Clavicle

d)

Scapula

10.

Which bone or section of bones is labeled with the number 4?

a)

Sternum

b)

Ribs

c)

Clavicle

d)

Scapula

11.

Which bone or section of bones is labeled with the number 19?

a)

Tarsals

b)

Metatarsals

c)

Tibia

d)

Phalanges

12.

Which bone or section of bones is labeled with the number 12?

a)

Metacarpals

b)

Phalanges

c)

Radius

d)

Carpals

13.

Which bone or section of bones is labeled with the number 13?

a)

Femur

b)

Patella

c)

Tibia

d)

Fibula

14.

Which bone or section of bones is labeled with the number 9?

a)

Humerus

b)

Ulna

c)

Radius

d)

Carpals

15.

Which bone or section of bones is labeled with the number 6?

a)

Sternum

b)

Ribs

c)

Vertebral column

d)

Pelvic girdle

16.

A

a)

Distal Epiphysis

b)

Proximal Ephyphysis

c)

Diaphysis

d)

Articular Cartilage

e)

Epiphyseal Line / Plate

17.

B

a)

Distal Epiphysis

b)

Proximal Ephyphysis

c)

Diaphysis

d)

Articular Cartilage

e)

Epiphyseal Line / Plate

18.

C

a)

Distal Epiphysis

b)

Proximal Ephyphysis

c)

Diaphysis

d)

Articular Cartilage

e)

Epiphyseal Line / Plate

19.

D

a)

Distal Epiphysis

b)

Proximal Ephyphysis

c)

Diaphysis

d)

Articular Cartilage

e)

Epiphyseal Line / Plate

20.

E

a)

Compact Bone

b)

Spongy Bone

c)

Diaphysis

d)

Articular Cartilage

e)

Epiphyseal Line / Plate