Q: Skeletal System

Question 1

The following mineral is stored inside bones for later use:

A) Phosphorous
B) Calcium
C) Magnesium
D) All of the above

Answer 1

D) All of the above

Question 2

The formation of red blood cells in the bone marrow is known as:

A) Hemolysis
B) Hematopoiesis
C) Hemoptysis
D) Hematuria

Answer 2

B) Hematopoiesis

Question 3

The most abundant mineral in the body is:

A) Urine
B) Water
C) Magnesium
D) Calcium

Answer 3

D) Calcium

Question 4

The largest and strong tarsal bone is the:

A) Talus
B) Cuboid
C) Navicular
D) Calcaneus

Answer 4

D) Calcaneus

Question 5

Which of these bones is NOT part of the pelvic girdle?

A) Ilium
B) Ischium
C) Cervical vertebrae
D) Sacrum

Answer 5

C) Cervical vertebrae

Question 6

The structure of the scapula that articulates with the clavicle is the:

A) Acromion process
B) Glenoid fossa
C) Coracoid process
D) Spine

Answer 6

A) Acromion process

Question 7

The point of attachment for the biceps muscle on the radius is:

A) Radial notch
B) Styloid process
C) Radial tuberosity
D) Ulnar notch

Answer 7

C) Radial tuberosity

Question 8

The phalanges are found in which of these:

A) Feet
B) Neck
C) Shoulder
D) Hip joint

Answer 8

A) Feet

Question 9

The cervical part of the spine has how many vertebrae?

A) 8
B) 12
C) 7
D) None

Answer 9

C) 7

Question 10

The pelvic curvature of the spine is called the:

A) Thoracic
B) Rhomboid
C) Lumbar
D) Sacrum

Answer 10

D) Sacrum

Question 11

The bones of embryos are made largely of:

A) Soft cartilage
B) Lymphatic vessels
C) Muscles
D) None of the above

Answer 11

A) Soft cartilage

Question 12

The temporal bone is found in the:

A) Foot
B) Head
C) Arm
D) Leg

Answer 12

B) Head

Question 13

The lumbar part of the spinal column consists of how many bones?

A) 7
B) 1
C) 10
D) 5

Answer 13

D) 5

Question 14

The vertebral column can be divided into how many sections?

A) 5
B) 8
C) 2
D) 1

Answer 14

A) 5

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a term for an arch in the feet:

A) Medial longitudinal
B) Transverse
C) Lateral longitudinal
D) Submandibular

Answer 15

D) Submandibular

Question 16

The outside of a bone is covered in a thin layer of dense irregular connective tissue called the:

A) Periosteum
B) Synovial joint
C) Pericardium
D) None of the above

Answer 16

A) Periosteum

Question 17

A plane/gliding joint:

A) Is characterised by two bones that fit together in a manner similar to a rider in a saddle
B) Allows for smooth movement in several directions along a plane or other smooth surface
C) Are hinged joints formed between two bones
D) Allows for turning motions without sideways displacement or bending

Answer 17

B) Allows for smooth movement in several directions along a plane or other smooth surface

Question 18

Adduction is:

A) Movement towards the midline of the body
B) Turning of the sole of the foot outward
C) A circular movement around a fixed point
D) Bending the limbs at a joint

Answer 18

A) Movement towards the midline of the body

Question 19

Kyphosis is:

A) Another word for growth plate
B) A natural killer cell
C) A postural deformity
D) A chemical messenger

Answer 19

C) A postural deformity

Question 20

The appendicular skeleton does NOT include:

A) The skull
B) The pelvic girdle
C) The pectoral region
D) The lower limbs

Answer 20

A) The skull