Quiz on Human Bones

Which type of bone is the humerus classified as?

• Long Bone

• Short Bone

• Flat Bone

• Irregular Bone

What is found in the center of flat bones?

• Compact bone

• Cartilage

• Spongy bone

• Marrow

What type of bone is found above and below the spongy bone in flat bones?

• Compact bone

• Cartilage

• Marrow

• Fibrous tissue

What are sesamoid bones similar in structure to?

• Long and irregular bones

• Flat and short bones

• Irregular and flat bones

• Long and short bones

Which type of joint is primarily found in the skull?

• Fibrous Joint

• Cartilaginous Joint

• Synovial Joint

• Hinge Joint

Which type of joint is found in the vertebral column?

• Fibrous Joint

• Cartilaginous Joint

• Synovial Joint

• Saddle Joint

What is the primary role of the synovial membrane?

• To produce cartilage

• To produce synovial fluid

• To connect bones

• To absorb nutrients

What type of bone is found beneath the periosteum in a synovial joint?

• Compact bone

• Spongy bone

• Cartilage

• Marrow

What is the role of articular cartilage in a synovial joint?

• To absorb shock

• To produce blood cells

• To store minerals

• To connect muscles

What is the primary function of ligaments in a synovial joint?

• To produce synovial fluid

• To hold bones together

• To cushion the joint

• To provide nutrients