Skeletal Structure - Types Of Bones

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    The patella assists in protecting what part of the body?

    • Brain
    • Lungs
    • Vertebral column
    • Knee
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To assess the understanding of the types of bones, examples of these and the naming of bones.

Skeletal System Quizzes & Trivia

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  • 2. 

    The cranium is part of the axial skeletal system

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The cranium is indeed part of the axial skeletal system. The axial skeletal system includes the bones that form the central axis of the body, such as the skull, vertebral column, and rib cage. The cranium, also known as the skull, is a vital component of the axial skeleton as it protects the brain and supports the structures of the face. Therefore, the statement "The cranium is part of the axial skeletal system" is true.

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  • 3. 

    How many bones form the appendicular system?

    • 125

    • 116

    • 95

    • 126

    Correct Answer
    A. 126
    Explanation
    126 make up the appendicular skeletal system. With the axial bones there are 206 in total.

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  • 4. 

    How many bones are part of the axial skeleton?

    • 82

    • 85

    • 86

    • 80

    Correct Answer
    A. 80
    Explanation
    The axial skeletal system is made up of 80 bones which consist of the cranium, vertebrae, sacrum ans sternum

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  • 5. 

    Which type of blood cell is essential for aerobic respiration?

    • White

    • Red

    Correct Answer
    A. Red
    Explanation
    Red blood cells are essential for aerobic respiration. White blood cells are the cells of the immune system

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  • 6. 

    The function of support supports soft tissues and provides __________ for the tendons of most skeletal muscles 

    • Landing points

    • Areas

    • Contractions

    • Attachments

    Correct Answer
    A. Attachments
    Explanation
    The skeleton supports soft tissues e.g. muscles and provides attachment points for the tendons of most skeletal muscles

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  • 7. 

    How many bones are within the axial skeletal system?

    • 81

    • 90

    • 80

    • 70

    Correct Answer
    A. 80
    Explanation
    there are 80 bones within the axial skeletal system

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  • 8. 

    How many bones does the appendicular skeletal system have?

    • 80

    • 126

    • 116

    • 206

    Correct Answer
    A. 126
    Explanation
    there are 126 bones in the appendicular skeletal system

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  • 9. 

    The following bones form the structure of the arms

    • Radius

    • Ulna

    • Clavicle

    • Humerus

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Radius
    A. Ulna
    A. Humerus
    Explanation
    correct answer:
    radius
    ulna
    humerus

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  • 10. 

    What does the bone release (on demand) into the blood to ensure homeostasis is maintained?

    • Temperature regulators

    • Minerals e.g. calcium

    • Red bone marrow

    Correct Answer
    A. Minerals e.g. calcium
    Explanation
    • Red bone marrow is present in adult bones such as the pelvis, ribs, sternum, vertebrae and at the end of long bones such as the humerus and femur. On demand, bone releases minerals e.g. calcium into the blood to maintain critical mineral balances (homeostasis) and to distribute the minerals to other parts of the body that require it.
    Homeostasis refers to maintaining an equilibrium i.e. a balance through regulation

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  • 11. 

    The axial bones will facilitate the movement of the limbs during the golf swing.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The appendicular bones are the main limbs and girdles that facilitate movement. Axial bones are the cranium, vertebrae, sacrum and sternum.

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  • 12. 

    What overall body perecntage of calcium is found within human bones?

    • 1%

    • 89%

    • 99%

    • 95%

    Correct Answer
    A. 99%
    Explanation
    Bone tissue stores about 99% of the body’s calcium

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  • 13. 

    Movement is produced through an ___________

    • Efficient muscular system

    • Efficient lever system

    • Efficient athlete

    • Efficient co-ordination

    Correct Answer
    A. Efficient lever system
    Explanation
    • Most skeletal muscles attach to bones
    • When they contract, they pull on bones to produce movement
    • This is primarily done through an efficient lever system, which is prevalent throughout all bodily and sporting movements.

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