Human Skeletal System Quiz

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This human skeletal system quiz is designed for you to have fun and gain knowledge too in the process. The human skeleton keeps us going - it supports us, allows us to move about, protects our vitals, and does its job to produce blood cells, store calcium, and regulate endocrine. How much do you know about it? Here is your chance to find out. Take this quiz, and you can thank us later.

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1.

Which bone is located in the upper arm?
- A.
  
  Humerus
- B.
  
  Patella
- C.
  
  Ulna
- D.
  
  Fibula
2.

This bone contains the olecranon process.
- A.
  
  Radius
- B.
  
  Ulna
- C.
  
  Scapula
- D.
  
  Humerus
3.

This facial bone contains the lower teeth.
- A.
  
  Zygomatic
- B.
  
  Occipital
- C.
  
  Maxilla
- D.
  
  Mandible
4.

This bone is found in the skull but not in the cranium.
- A.
  
  Sphenoid
- B.
  
  Mandible
- C.
  
  Parietal
- D.
  
  Occipital
5.

This bone is called the cheekbone.
- A.
  
  Maxilla
- B.
  
  Mastoid process
- C.
  
  Parietal
- D.
  
  Zygomatic
6.

Which of the following is descriptive of the atlas and axis?
- A.
  
  Vertebrae
- B.
  
  Carpals
- C.
  
  Coxal bones
- D.
  
  Skull bones
7.

This bone contains the foramen magnum.
- A.
  
  Parietal
- B.
  
  Occipital
- C.
  
  Sphenoid
- D.
  
  Atlas
8.

Which of the following words is (are) related to the ribs?
- A.
  
  Acetabulum
- B.
  
  True, false, and floating
- C.
  
  Supination and pronation
- D.
  
  Fontanelles
9.

Which bone is described by the following: lower leg, shin, and medial malleolus?
- A.
  
  Fibula
- B.
  
  Tibia
- C.
  
  Sacrum
- D.
  
  Femur
10.

This bone is distal to the acetabulum and proximal to the patella.
- A.
  
  Femur
- B.
  
  Tibia
- C.
  
  Fibula
- D.
  
  Calcaneus
11.

This bone is formed by the ischium, ilium, and pubis.
- A.
  
  Sacrum
- B.
  
  Cranium
- C.
  
  Coxal bone
- D.
  
  Breast bone
12.

Which of the following is not a bone of the vertebral column?
- A.
  
  Atlas
- B.
  
  Sacrum
- C.
  
  Coccyx
- D.
  
  Coxal bone
13.

Which bones form the palm of the hand?
- A.
  
  Tarsals
- B.
  
  Phalanges
- C.
  
  Metacarpal bones
- D.
  
  Bursae
14.

Which of the following describes the humerus?
- A.
  
  A bone of the axial skeleton
- B.
  
  A short bone
- C.
  
  A bone of upper limbs
- D.
  
  A bone found only in the fetal skeleton
15.

Which of the following is located at the end of a long bone?
- A.
  
  Diaphysis
- B.
  
  Periosteum
- C.
  
  Epiphysis
- D.
  
  Medullary cavity
16.

Spongy or cancellous refers to _________.
- A.
  
  Trabecular bone
- B.
  
  Cartilage
- C.
  
  Soft bone
- D.
  
  Osteons
17.

The palatine process of this facial bone forms the anterior part of the hard palate.
- A.
  
  Mandible
- B.
  
  Zygomatic
- C.
  
  Maxilla
- D.
  
  Sphenoid
18.

The coronal suture forms an immovable joint between the parietal bones and this bone.
- A.
  
  Occipital
- B.
  
  Frontal
- C.
  
  Temporal
- D.
  
  Sphenoid
19.

A foramen and meatus are ____________.
- A.
  
  Short bones
- B.
  
  Curvatures
- C.
  
  Openings
- D.
  
  Joints
20.

This part refers to the shaft of a long bone.
- A.
  
  Diaphysis
- B.
  
  Epiphysis
- C.
  
  Periosteum
- D.
  
  Bursa
21.

Which word(s) best reflects the function of the epiphyseal disc?
- A.
  
  Blood cell formation
- B.
  
  Phagocytosis
- C.
  
  Secretion of synovial fluid
- D.
  
  Growth
22.

Which of the following bones is not located in the lower limbs?
- A.
  
  Femur
- B.
  
  Tibia
- C.
  
  Ulna
- D.
  
  Tarsals
23.

Cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral, and coccygeal refer to __________.
- A.
  
  Vertebrae
- B.
  
  Long bones
- C.
  
  Spinal curves
- D.
  
  Phalanges
24.

At which point do the humerus and ulna meet?
- A.
  
  Hip
- B.
  
  Elbow
- C.
  
  Knee
- D.
  
  Wrist
25.

At which joint do the femur and tibia meet?
- A.
  
  Hip
- B.
  
  Knee
- C.
  
  Ankle
- D.
  
  Wrist