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Chapter 6: Skeletal System Test Practice

Total questions: 34

Worksheet time: 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which mineral is majorly included in the composition of bone?

a)

Iodine

b)

Calcium

c)

Potassium

d)

Iron

2.

Bone growth will continue as long as the __ plate exists.

a)

epiphyseal

b)

diaphyseal

c)

metaphyseal

d)

periosteal

3.

Each bone end is called a/an

a)

Epiphyses

b)

Periosteum

c)

Diaphysis

d)

Endosteum

4.

This membrane lines the spongy bone.

a)

Epiphyses

b)

Periosteum

c)

Diaphysis

d)

Endosteum

5.

This refers to the shaft of a long bone,

a)

Epiphyses

b)

Periosteum

c)

Diaphysis

d)

Endosteum

6.

Bone-building cells are called

a)

osteoblasts

b)

osteoclasts

c)

osteocytes

d)

hemopoietics

7.

The flexible parts of your nose and ears are made of

a)

Spongy bone

b)

Cartilage

c)

Bone marrow

d)

Synovium

8.

Which type of bone is cube-shaped in appearance?

a)

Short

b)

Long

c)

Regular

d)

Irregular

9.

This is the number of cervical vertebrae.

a)

12

b)

14

c)

5

d)

7

10.

This is the location in the bone where hemopoiesis occurs.

a)

Epiphyses

b)

Periosteum

c)

Diaphysis

d)

Medullary cavity

11.

Compact bone is created over the surface of spongy bone by

a)

osteoprogenitors

b)

osteoclasts

c)

osteoblasts

d)

osteocytes

12.

These joints are present in the wrist and ankles and occur when bones slide over each other in two dimensions.

a)

Gliding

b)

Hinge

c)

Pivot

d)

Ball-and-socket

13.

An __ is a mature bone cell.

a)

osteoprogenitor

b)

osteoblast

c)

osteoclast

d)

osteocyte

14.

The joints of the hips and shoulders are examples of __ joints.

a)

pivot

b)

fibrous

c)

ball-and-socket

d)

saddle

15.

This is the tough, fibrous connective tissue covering the bone.

a)

Epiphyses

b)

Periosteum

c)

Diaphysis

d)

Endosteum

16.

The ends of long bones are known as the

a)

medulla

b)

periosteum

c)

diaphysis

d)

epiphyses

17.

Kyphosis is a condition in which the upper portion of the spine exhibits a ___ curve, producing what is commonly called

a)

anterior, swayback

b)

anterior, hunchback

c)

posterior, swayback

d)

posterior, hunchback

18.

The microscopic cylindrical-shaped unit of compact bone is called the

a)

endosteum

b)

cancellous

c)

osteon

d)

trabeculae

19.

The skeleton can still grow as long as there is cartilage left in the __.

a)

epiphyseal plate

b)

diaphysis

c)

periosteum

d)

medullary cavity

20.

The spinal column and bones of the middle ear are part of the __ skeleton.

a)

superior

b)

axial

c)

inferior

d)

appendicular

21.

Which joint is capable only of flexion and extension?

a)

Hinge joints

b)

Gliding joints

c)

Ball-and-socket joints

d)

Pivot joints

22.

Bones receive oxygen and nutrients from blood vessels passing through

a)

osteocytes

b)

marrow

c)

osteons

d)

osteocells

23.

The bar and plate-like tissue of spongy bone are called

a)

flagellite

b)

osteocytes

c)

osteon

d)

trabeculae

24.

A bone fracture in your arm would be an injury of the __ division of the skeleton.

a)

thoracic

b)

appendicular

c)

axial

d)

spinal

25.

Turning the sole of your foot toward the other foot is called

a)

eversion

b)

inversion

c)

pronation

d)

flexion

26.

What is the name of the cavity within long bones that contains bone marrow?

a)

Periosteum

b)

Diaphysis

c)

Epiphyseal plate

d)

Medullary cavity

27.

Which type of joint allows movement in all directions?

a)

Gliding joint

b)

Pivot joint

c)

Ball-and-socket joint

d)

Hinge joint

28.

Which cells are responsible for breaking down bone tissue?

a)

Chondrocytes

b)

Osteoblasts

c)

Osteocytes

d)

Osteoclasts

29.

What is the main function of red bone marrow?

a)

Blood cell production

b)

Joint movement

c)

Fat storage

d)

Calcium absorption

30.

Which type of bone cell is responsible for forming new bone tissue?

a)

Osteoclast

b)

Osteoblast

c)

Chondrocyte

d)

Osteocyte

31.

Which part of the skeleton includes the arms and legs?

a)

Pelvic skeleton

b)

Appendicular skeleton

c)

Axial skeleton

d)

Thoracic skeleton

32.

Which structure covers the ends of bones in a joint to prevent friction?

a)

Periosteum

b)

Cartilage

c)

Ligament

d)

Synovial membrane

33.

Which bone cell is responsible for maintaining bone tissue?

a)

Osteoblast

b)

Osteoclast

c)

Osteocyte

d)

Chondrocyte

34.

Which structure covers the outer surface of bones and contains blood vessels and nerves?

a)

Medullary cavity

b)

Endosteum

c)

Periosteum

d)

Epiphysis