The Skeletal System Quiz
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Which joints in the human skeleton work in a similar way?
A. hips and backbone
B. elbows and shoulders
C. toes and shoulders
D. ankles and wrists
What can you infer from the fact that babies have more bones than adults?
A. Most adults suffer from bone loss
B. Teenagers also have more bones than adults
C. Babies shed some of their bones as they grow
D. Some of babies’ bones fuse together as they grow
Which of the following is a hard substance that keeps bones from rubbing together?
A. Joint
B. Tendon
C. Ligament
D. Cartilage
An abnormal lateral curvature of the spine.
A. Scoliosis
B. greenstick fracture
C. osteoporosis
D. Arthritis
What term means cutting into the skull?
A. ostectomy
B. craniomalacia
C. craniotomy
D. craniomegaly
What hard substance is found in babies before bones grow?
A. Joint
B. Tendon
C. Ligament
D. Cartilage
Which term best describes the joints at the top of your skull?
A. Motionless
B. Flexible
C. Rubbery
D. Elastic
What is the main purpose of the cranium?
A. Protects your heart
B. Protects your brain
C. Protects your lungs
D. Protects your intestines
Why are bones able to heal themselves after a fracture?
A. Bones are always growing longer.
B. Bones are alive.
C. Bones create blood cells.
D. Bones are thick and strong.
What type of bones are muscles attached to?
A. Long bones
B. Short bones
C. Flat bones
D. Irregular bones
Which term best describes compact bone?
A. Spongy
B. flexible
C. rigid
D. liquid
What type of bone is about as wide as it is long?
A. Long bones
B. Short bones
C. Flat bones
D. Irregular bones
What type of joint is found at the elbow?
A. hinge
B. ball and socket
C. saddle
D. gliding
If your body were a tall building, your skeleton would be:
A. The beams and joists that hold it up
B. The plumbing and electrical systems
C. The foundation that anchors it to the ground
D. The apartments and offices inside it
Humans have this type skeleton.
A. Appendicular
B. Axial
C. Exoskeleton
D. Endoskeleton