Skeletal System Quiz

What does the term "skeleton" mean in Greek and Latin?

• Living framework

• Dried framework

• Bone framework

• Hollow framework

What are the two major divisions of the skeletal system?

• Long and short skeletons

• Compact and spongy skeletons

• Axial and appendicular skeletons

• Internal and external skeletons

Which connective tissues are part of the skeletal system?

• Tendons and ligaments

• Muscles and nerves

• Cartilage and blood vessels

• Hair and nails

The skeletal system provides all of the following functions except:

• Protection

• Movement

• Energy production

• Mineral storage

Which of the following is an example of a long bone?

• Vertebrae

• Rib

• Femur

• Patella

What type of bone is the patella classified as?

• Long bone

• Sesamoid bone

• Irregular bone

• Flat bone

Which bones are classified as flat bones?

• Scapulae and ribs

• Vertebrae and wrists

• Thigh bones and kneecaps

• Skull and ankles

Bones with irregular shapes include:

• Skull and ribs

• Wrist and ankle bones

• Vertebrae and facial bones

• Femur and tibia

What is the shaft of a long bone called?

• Epiphysis

• Diaphysis

• Metaphysis

• Trabeculae

Which part of a long bone forms a joint with another bone?

• Medullary cavity

• Metaphysis

• Epiphysis

• Compact bone