Bones
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Introduction to the skeletal system: bone formation, biology of bone, anatomy.
Questions and Answers
- 1.
The skeleton protects most internal organs.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 2.
The skeleton stores minerals required for the body to function properly.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 3.
Some bones store red bone marrow that makes red cells, white cells and platelet for blood.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 4.
The skeleton provides a framework for the body and gives it shape.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 5.
_______________________ bones have diaphysis, epiphyses and a hollow centre. Your height depends on this type of bone.
Correct Answer
long - 6.
The carpals of the wrist and tarsals of the feet are examples of ___________ bone.
Correct Answer
short - 7.
The cranium needs a large area to __________________________ ?
Correct Answer
protect the brain
protect our brain
protect brain - 8.
There are ____________ different shapes of bones.
- A.
One
- B.
Two
- C.
Three
- D.
Four
Correct Answer
D. Four -
- 9.
This is an image of a _____________ bone?
- A.
Pelvis
- B.
Scapula
- C.
Patella
- D.
Cranium
Correct Answer
B. Scapula -
- 10.
The ___________ is where muscles and tendons attach themselves.
- A.
Diaphysis
- B.
Epiphyses
- C.
Periosteum
- D.
Cartilage
Correct Answer
C. Periosteum -
- 11.
__________________ is the process where cartilage turns into bone.
Correct Answer
ossification - 12.
Each arm and leg has ____________ long bones.
- A.
One
- B.
Two
- C.
Three
- D.
Four
Correct Answer
C. Three -
- 13.
The skeleton has _________________ bones.
Correct Answer
206 - 14.
The skeleton is held together at joints by _____________.
Correct Answer
ligaments - 15.
The _______________ is the longest, heaviest and strongest bone of the body.
Correct Answer
femur - 16.
The ______________ bears all our body's weight.
Correct Answer
tibia - 17.
Which part of the vertebral column allows movement such as tilting of the head and looking over the shoulder?
- A.
Sacrum
- B.
Thoracic
- C.
Lumbar
- D.
Cervical
Correct Answer
D. Cervical -
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