The Skeletal System Quiz
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What are bones like on the inside?
A. Soft and spongy
B. Thick and strong
C. Thin and brittle
D. Heavy and rough
Tissues that hold bones together at a joint are called _________.
A. Joint
B. Tendon
C. Ligament
D. Cartilage
What type of joint is found at the hip?
A. hinge
B. ball and socket
C. saddle
D. gliding
Most insects have this type skeleton.
A. Appendicular
B. Axial
C. Exoskeleton
D. Endoskeleton
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
An abnormal lateral curvature of the spine.
A. Scoliosis
B. greenstick fracture
C. osteoporosis
D. Arthritis
What type of joint is found at the elbow?
A. hinge
B. ball and socket
C. saddle
D. gliding
A common term for chronic inflammation of a joint is…
A. Osteoporosis
B. fracture
C. Scoloisis
D. arthritis
What important minerals are stored in the bones?
A. Iron and phosphorous
B. Fluoride and iodine
C. calcium and phosphorus
D. Zinc and vitamin C
When do bones stop growing?
A. Age 20
B. Age 15
C. Age 25
D. Bones don’t grow
Tough band of tissue that holds bones together
A. cartilage
B. vertebrae
C. ligament
D. marrow
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
What does the cranium protect?
A. heart
B. eyes
C. brain
D. liver
Bones that are not long, short, or flat are called ____________ bones.
A. Long
B. Short
C. Flat
D. Irregular
Why is it important to keep bones healthy?
A. Bones stop growing longer around age 25.
B. Bones can break easily.
C. Bones are alive and working.
D. Bones only grow once.