Skeletal System Quiz

Which skeletal division includes the bones of the arms and legs?

• Axial skeleton

• Appendicular skeleton

• Cranial skeleton

• Thoracic skeleton

Which type of joint is found in the shoulder and hip, allowing for a wide range of motion?

• Hinge joint

• Ball and socket joint

• Pivot joint

• Saddle joint

Which part of the skeleton supports the head, neck, and trunk?

• Axial skeleton

• Appendicular skeleton

• Pelvic girdle

• Pectoral girdle

What is the primary function of synovial fluid in joints?

• Store minerals

• Reduce friction between bones

• Connect bones together

• Provide blood to bones

Which type of joint allows the most movement?

• Fibrous joint

• Cartilaginous joint

• Synovial joint

• Immovable joint

What is the role of articular cartilage in joints?

• Connect muscles to bones

• Prevent friction and absorb shock during movement

• Store calcium

• Provide structural support to muscles

Which of the following movements occurs when a body part moves away from the midline?

• Flexion

• Abduction

• Adduction

• Extension

Which muscle contraction occurs when a muscle shortens as it pulls a bone towards another bone?

• Isometric

• Eccentric

• Concentric

• Static

Which muscle is responsible for extension of the elbow joint?

• Biceps brachii

• Triceps brachii

• Deltoid

• Quadriceps

Which movement occurs when the palm of the hand faces downward or backward?

• Supination

• Pronation

• Flexion

• Circumduction