WorksheetsHS1 Skeletal System
Total questions: 48
Worksheet time: 36mins
Which of the following is NOT a function of bones?
hematopoiesis
storage
maintenance of body temperature
protection
What is the number of bones that compose the adult skeleton?
205
206
208
200
The ends of a long bone are called the
diaphysis
epiphyses
periosteum
endosteum
Bone destroying cells:
osteocytes
osteoblasts
osteomasts
osteoclasts
Mature bone cells:
osteoblasts
osteomasts
osteocytes
osteoclasts
Blood cell formation:
ossification
hemostasis
hematopoiesis
hemophilia
Fat stored in the internal cavities of bones:
red marrow
osseous tissue
adipose tissue
spongy bone
Articular cartilage is found in what part of the long bone?
inside of the medullary cavity
on the outer surface of the diaphysis
the outer surface of the epiphyses
in the spaces of the spongy bone
What lines the medullary cavity and spaces of the spongy bone?
Periosteum
Epiphysis
Intramembranous
Endosteum
The skull bones, hyoid bone and vertebral column bones are found in which skeleton
Axial Skeleton
Appendicular Skeleton
How many pairs of ribs are in the thoracic cage?
7
2
12
10
What is the scientific name of the 'jaw bone'?
Maxilla
Mandible
The bones at the end of our fingers and toes are known as _______________.
Tarsals
The phalanges
The vertebra is a gliding joint.
True
False
The shoulder and hip are ball and socket joints.
True
False
The forearm bone closest to the thumb is the __________.
Ulna
Radius
Examples of a hinge joint are the elbow and knee.
True
False
The carpals are your ankle bones.
True
False
Long bones are longer than they are wide.
True
False
Which of the following bones is NOT part of the axial skeleton?
clavicle
frontal
vertebrae
sternum
How many vertebrae are in the neck?
2
4
7
12
What is the function of yellow bone marrow?
“Cushions the joints.”
“Supplies minerals.”
“Stores fat.”
“Produces energy.”
Which of the following connects muscle to bone?
“Marrow”
“Cartilage”
“Tendons”
“Ligaments”
These interacts with the skeletal system by attaching bone to bone.
CARTILAGES
TENDONS
LIGAMENTS
BONES
The bone is splintered into many pieces:
Simple
Compound
Greenstick
Comminuted
The simplest type of fracture; bone is partly bent, but not completely separated:
Greenstick
Stress fracture
Comminuted
Simple
This is the most serious fracture; bone pierce through the skin:
Compression
Stress
Compound
Simple
Spinal deformity that causes the hunchback appearance:
scoliosis
kyphosis
lordosis
spina bifida
Deformity of spine that has the swayback appearance:
kyphosis
lordosis
scoliosis
osteoporosis
Stretching or tearing of the ligaments from rolling your ankle:
bunion
sprain
strain
hammertoe
This disorder mainly affects the big toe: buildup of uric acid:
rickets
osteomalacia
gout
strain
This disorder is from a vitamin deficiency and causes soft and weak bones usually in children:
osteoarthritis
gout
rickets
dislocation
This is an autoimmune disorder that causes painful, stiff joints that become deformed:
arthritis
osteoarthritis
rheumatoid arthritis
whiplash
