Skeletal System Questions: Quiz

33 Questions | By Keb1980 | Updated: Mar 21, 2022 | Attempts: 507

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1.

What is the name of the first cervical vertebrae?
- A.
  
  Atlas
- B.
  
  Axis
2.

Which of the following is not a function of the skeleton?
- A.
  
  Shape
- B.
  
  Storage of proteins
- C.
  
  Storage of fat
- D.
  
  Production of blood cells
3.

The talus is an example of a tarsal bone.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
4.

Which of the following is an example of a hinge joint?
- A.
  
  Phalanges
- B.
  
  Hip
- C.
  
  Sacro-iliac
- D.
  
  Thumb & 1st metacarpal
5.

Which of the following is a correct list of carpal bones?
- A.
  
  Scaphoid, scapula, pisiform, trapezius
- B.
  
  Scaphoid, lunate, capitate, navicular
- C.
  
  Lunate, capitate, Scaphoid, calcaneum
- D.
  
  Scaphoid, pisiform, trapezoid, hamate
6.

The tempro-mandibular joint is an example of a synovial (diarthrotic joint).
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
7.

How many bones make up the axial skeleton
- A.
  
  206
- B.
  
  80
- C.
  
  126
- D.
  
  33
8.

The vertebrae are examples of which type of bone?
- A.
  
  Flat
- B.
  
  Short
- C.
  
  Long
- D.
  
  Irregular
9.

The skull bones are an example of which type of joint?
- A.
  
  Synarthrotic or fixed
- B.
  
  Amphiarthrotic or cartilaginous
- C.
  
  Diarthrotic or synovial
10.

A cartiliginous joint is capable of what kind of movement?
- A.
  
  None
- B.
  
  Some / Semi-moveable
- C.
  
  Freely moveable
11.

Which of the following is an example of a saddle joint?
- A.
  
  Thumb & 1st metacarpal
- B.
  
  Atlas & axis
- C.
  
  Patella & femur
- D.
  
  Atlas & occipital
12.

Which type of movement at a joint allows the feet to turn outwards
- A.
  
  Dorsiflexion
- B.
  
  Plantarflexion
- C.
  
  Inversion
- D.
  
  Eversion
13.

Which type of movement at a joint allows the movement of a limb away from the midline?
- A.
  
  Abduction
- B.
  
  Adduction
- C.
  
  Inversion
- D.
  
  Eversion
14.

Which type of fracture is open and results in the broken ends of the bones protuding through the skin?
- A.
  
  Compound
- B.
  
  Stress
15.

Which type of arthritis ius characterised by the breakdown of articular cartilage in the joint?
- A.
  
  Rheumatoid arthritis
- B.
  
  Osteoarthritis
- C.
  
  Gout
- D.
  
  Ankylosing spondylitis
16.

Which pathology of the spine causes a lateral curvature of the spine?
- A.
  
  Lordosis
- B.
  
  Kyphosis
- C.
  
  Scoliosis
17.

Which joint movement straightens a body part?
- A.
  
  Flexion
- B.
  
  Extension
- C.
  
  Pronation
- D.
  
  Supination
18.

What is the name for the long shaft part of a bone?
- A.
  
  Diaphysis
- B.
  
  Epiphysis
- C.
  
  Periosteum
19.

What is the name for the ends of a long bone, which is covered in articular cartilage?
- A.
  
  Diaphysis
- B.
  
  Epiphysis
- C.
  
  Periosteum
20.

What is the name of the membrane of a bone?
- A.
  
  Diaphysis
- B.
  
  Epiphysis
- C.
  
  Periosteum
21.

Which is the largest bone of the pelvis?
- A.
  
  Ilium
- B.
  
  Ischium
- C.
  
  Pubis
22.

Which skeleton are the legs part of?
- A.
  
  Axial
- B.
  
  Appendicular
23.

How many tarsal bones do humans have?
- A.
  
  6
- B.
  
  7
- C.
  
  8
- D.
  
  9
24.

The pathology osteoporosis is caused by ageing and the lack of which hormone?
- A.
  
  Oestrogen
- B.
  
  Progesterone
- C.
  
  Adrenaline
- D.
  
  Thyroxine
25.

Which pathology of the spine causes an increased outward curvature of the thoracic spine?
- A.
  
  Lordosis
- B.
  
  Kyphosis
- C.
  
  Scoliosis