Skeletal System

1. Bone growth is known as:

• a. Osteoblasts

• b. Epiphysis

• c. Ossification

• d. Periosteum

2. Which of the following is a long bone?

• a. Sternum

• b. Rib

• c. Clavicle

• d. Zygomatic

3. There are two main types of bone tissue. These are:

• a. Epiphysis and diaphysis

• b. Cancellous and compact

• c. Bone marrow and periosteum

• d. Medullary cavity and haversian canals

4. Which of the following is not classed as an irregular bone?

• a. Temporal

• b. Spinal vertebrae

• c. Pelvis

• d. Maxillae

5. What do haversian canals contain?

• a. Blood capillaries only

• b. Blood and lymph capillaries only

• c. Red and yellow bone marrow

• d. Blood and lymph capillaries and nerves

1. Ligaments are made up of:

• a. Elastic fibres

• b. Loose connective tissue

• c. Fatty tissue

• d. White fibrous connective tissue, consisting of bundles of collagen

6. Which of the following forms of connective tissue join bone to bone?

• a. Muscles

• b. Ligaments

• c. Tendons

• d. Hyaline cartilage

8. Which of the following bones are all located in the skull?

• a. Parietal, clavicle, zygomatic

• b. Frontal, occipital, mandible

• c. Maxillae, carpal, frontal

• d. Parietal, occipital, ilium

9. How many bones make up the thoracic region of the spine?

• a. 7

• b. 12

• c. 5

• d. 4

10. The main function of the arches of the foot are to act as shock absorbers:

• a. True

• b. False