Quiz - Chapter 2 - Skeletal System

Question 1

Which of the following is a function of the skeletal system?

A. Gives shape and support
B. Protects vital organs
C. Manufactures blood cells
D. All of the above

Answer 1

D. All of the above

Question 2

How many bones make up the human skeleton?

Answer 2

206

Question 3

Which type of bone makes up the dense, hard outer shell?
A. Compact bone
B. Cancellous bone
C. Marrow
D. Periosteum

Answer 3

A. Compact bone

Question 4

The structure of the bone where growth occurs is the

A. diaphysis.
B. medullary canal.
c. endosteum.
d. epiphyseal plate.

Answer 4

d. epiphyseal plate.

Question 5

The membrane that surrounds the bone and contains nerves and blood vessels is the
Group of answer choices
A. epiphysis.
B. periosteum.
C. medullary canal.
D. metaphysis.

Answer 5

B. periosteum.

Question 6

The type of bone that makes up most of the appendicular skeleton is the

A. irregular bone.
B. flat bone.
C. long bone.
D. sesamoid bone.

Answer 6

C. long bone.

Question 7

A bone marking that consists of a hollow or depression is called a

A. foramen.
B. crest.
C. head.
D. fossa.

Answer 7

D. fossa.

Question 8

A bone marking that consists of a rounded anterior projection is called a

A. foramen.
B. crest.
C. head.
D. fossa.

Answer 8

C. head.

Question 9

A bone marking that consists of a hole through which vessels, nerves, and ligaments pass is called a
A. foramen.
B. crest.
C. head.
D. fossa.

Answer 9

A. foramen.

Question 10

A bone marking that consists of a sharp ridge or border is called a
A. foramen.
B. crest.
C. head.
D. fossa.

Answer 10

B. crest.

Question 11

A skeletal pathology characterized by pain in the knee area due to issues with traction epiphysis is which of the following?

A. Osgood-Schlatter disease
B. Slipped femoral capital epiphysis
C. Osteoporosis
D. Osteomyelitis

Answer 11

A. Osgood-Schlatter disease

Question 12

The scapula is an example of which type of bone?
A. Short
B. Flat
C. Irregular
D. Sesamoid

Answer 12

B. Flat