YMCA L2 Anatomy - Skeleton

34 Questions | By Hodgesd | Updated: Mar 22, 2022 | Attempts: 653

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1.

How many bones are there in the body?
- A.
  
  206
- B.
  
  260
- C.
  
  216
- D.
  
  126
2.

Bones are attached to other bones by
- A.
  
  Ligaments
- B.
  
  Tendons
- C.
  
  Cartilage
- D.
  
  Muscle
3.

Bones are attached to muscles by
- A.
  
  Tendons
- B.
  
  Ligaments
- C.
  
  Cartilage
- D.
  
  Synovial Membrane
4.

How many bones make up the vertebral column?
- A.
  
  33
- B.
  
  35
- C.
  
  30
- D.
  
  32
5.

Which of the following is not a natural curve of the spine?
- A.
  
  Coccyx
- B.
  
  Thoracic
- C.
  
  Cervical
- D.
  
  Lumbar
6.

Which of the following is not a function of the skeleton?
- A.
  
  Transport of minerals
- B.
  
  Protection
- C.
  
  Shape
- D.
  
  Muscle attachment
7.

One of the functions of bones is to produce
- A.
  
  Red and white blood cells
- B.
  
  Synovial fluid
- C.
  
  Alveoli
- D.
  
  Calcium
8.

What is the purpose of the axial skeleton?
- A.
  
  Protection
- B.
  
  Movement
- C.
  
  Transport of blood
- D.
  
  Gaseous exchange
9.

Which of the following forms part of the axial skeleton?
- A.
  
  Cranium
- B.
  
  Femur
- C.
  
  Humerus
- D.
  
  Tibia
10.

How many bones make up the axial skeleton?
- A.
  
  80
- B.
  
  126
- C.
  
  96
- D.
  
  110
11.

Which of the following forms part of the appendicular skeleton?
- A.
  
  Radius
- B.
  
  Ribs
- C.
  
  Spine
- D.
  
  Cranium
12.

How many bones make up the appendicular skeleton?
- A.
  
  126
- B.
  
  80
- C.
  
  96
- D.
  
  110
13.

What is the purpose of the appendicular skeleton?
- A.
  
  Movement
- B.
  
  Protection
- C.
  
  Transport of blood
- D.
  
  Gaseous exchange
14.

What is the main role of a long bone?
- A.
  
  Movement
- B.
  
  Strength
- C.
  
  Muscle attachment
- D.
  
  Protection
15.

What is the purpose of a flat bone?
- A.
  
  Muscle attachment
- B.
  
  Protection
- C.
  
  Strength
- D.
  
  Movement
16.

Which of the following is classified as a flat bone?
- A.
  
  Sternum
- B.
  
  Carpals
- C.
  
  Femur
- D.
  
  Patella
17.

What type of bone is a carpal?
- A.
  
  Short
- B.
  
  Flat
- C.
  
  Irregular
- D.
  
  Sesamoid
18.

Which of the following is a long bone?
- A.
  
  Femur
- B.
  
  Tarsals
- C.
  
  Ischium
- D.
  
  Scapula
19.

Which of the following is a short bone?
- A.
  
  Tarsals
- B.
  
  Sternum
- C.
  
  Clavicle
- D.
  
  Patella
20.

Which of the following is classified as an irregular bone?
- A.
  
  Intervertebral discs
- B.
  
  Carpals
- C.
  
  Radius
- D.
  
  Ulna
21.

What type of bone is the patella?
- A.
  
  Sesamoid
- B.
  
  Irregular
- C.
  
  Short
- D.
  
  Flat
22.

What type of bone is the coccyx?
- A.
  
  Irregular
- B.
  
  Short
- C.
  
  Flat
- D.
  
  Sesamoid
23.

Within a long bone the diaphysis is
- A.
  
  The shaft
- B.
  
  The end
- C.
  
  The central canal
- D.
  
  The outer membrane
24.

The epiphysis is which part of a long bone?
- A.
  
  The end
- B.
  
  The shaft
- C.
  
  The central canal
- D.
  
  The outer membrane
25.

Which type of bone tissue is found in the epiphysis of long bones?
- A.
  
  Cancellous
- B.
  
  Solid
- C.
  
  Compact
- D.
  
  Marrow