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Skeletal System

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

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Class
Date
1.

The functions of the skeletal system include...

a)
Digestion, respiration, excretion, hormone production, energy storage.
b)
Communication, sensation, reproduction, temperature regulation, waste elimination.
c)
Growth, development, immunity, energy transfer, nutrient absorption.
d)
Support, protection, movement, blood cell production, mineral storage.
2.

There are how many bones in the human body?

a)
206
b)
205
c)
210
d)
207
3.

The four types of bones are?

a)
long bones, short bones, flat bones, irregular bones
b)

spongy bones, compact bones, bone marrow, long bones

c)

compact bones, unique bones, spongy bones, flat bones

d)

cylindrical bones, flat bones, small bones, big bones

4.

Ossification is...(choose 2)

a)
the process of bone formation
b)
the process of muscle growth
c)
the process of joint development
d)

the process of bone repair

5.

The patella is also known as the?

a)
ankle shield
b)
elbow cap
c)
kneecap
d)
wrist guard
6.

How are ligaments and tendons different?

a)
Ligaments connect bones to bones, while tendons connect muscles to bones.
b)
Ligaments connect organs to bones, while tendons connect bones to ligaments.
c)
Ligaments connect bones to muscles, while tendons connect muscles to muscles.
d)
Ligaments connect muscles to muscles, while tendons connect bones to bones.
7.

How can you prevent injury to your skeletal system?

a)
Avoid all physical activity, eat only junk food, lift heavy objects without assistance.
b)
Engage in regular exercise, maintain a balanced diet, use proper lifting techniques, wear protective gear, and eliminate hazards.
c)
Use outdated equipment, ignore safety protocols, and skip warm-up exercises.
d)
Rely solely on medication, avoid strength training, and neglect hydration.
8.

Which of the following is an accurate statement about head and spinal injuries?

a)

If a blow to the head does not crack the skull, there will be no damage to the brain

b)

Swelling of the spinal cord due to trauma can result in permanent damage if left untreated

c)

One can never recover fully from a spinal or head injury

d)

A contusion is the mildest and most common type of brain injury

9.

A type of repetitive motion injury would be...

a)
Rotator cuff injury
b)

Tennis finger

c)
Achilles tendinitis
d)
Carpal tunnel syndrome
10.

What is the main difference between a compound fracture and a simple fracture?

a)
A compound fracture heals faster than a simple fracture.
b)

A simple fracture involves multiple bone breaks, and a compound fracture involves multiple broken bones.

c)
A compound fracture is less severe than a simple fracture.
d)

A compound fracture breaks the skin and poses a higher risk of infection, while a simple fracture does not break the skin.

11.

The shoulder blade is called the _____________, and it is a _____________ bone.

a)

clavicle; irregular

b)
humerus; long
c)

scapula; flat

d)
sternum; flat
12.

True or False? Both Osteoporosis and Scoliosis can occur at birth.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

Cartlidge is...

a)

a small, flat, triangular bone located at the front of the knee joint

b)

has an oval-shaped part that fits into a curved space allowing bones to slide over one another.

c)

thinner and flatter bones

d)

a strong, flexible connective tissue and acts as a cushion between bones in joints

14.

The Axial Skeleton...

a)
The axial skeleton consists of the arms and legs.
b)
The axial skeleton is made up of the pelvis and shoulders.
c)
The axial skeleton includes the hands and feet.
d)
The axial skeleton includes the skull, vertebrae, and ribs.
15.

The _____________ ___________ is composed of 126 bones of the shoulders, arms, hips and legs.

a)

Axial Skeleton

b)

Appendicular Skeleton

c)

Infant Skeleton

16.

What is bone density?

a)
Bone density is the total weight of bones in the body.
b)
Bone density refers to the size of bones in a person.
c)
Bone density is the rate at which bones grow and repair.
d)
Bone density is the amount of bone mineral in bone tissue, indicating bone strength.
17.

Why would exercise increase bone density?

a)
Exercise weakens bones by causing fatigue and stress.
b)
Exercise increases bone density by stimulating bone formation through mechanical stress.
c)
Exercise has no effect on bone density or strength.
d)
Exercise decreases bone density by reducing weight on bones.
18.

The following are injuries to the joints except...

a)

Osteoporosis

b)

bursitis

c)

atrhritis

d)

dislocation

19.

The __________ is the longest bone in the human body.

a)
femur
b)
radius
c)
humerus
d)
tibia
20.

True or False? ACL, MCL, and PCL stand for Anterior Cruciate Ligament, Medial Collateral Ligament, and Posterior Cruciate Ligament and provide stability and support during movement.

a)

True

b)

False

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