Skeletal System and Movement Quiz

Which of the following is the primary function of the skeletal system?

• Digestion

• Support and protection

• Circulation

• Respiration

What type of joint is found in the shoulder, allowing for a wide range of movement?

• Hinge joint

• Ball and socket joint

• Pivot joint

• Saddle joint

Which bone is not part of the axial skeleton?

• Skull

• Rib cage

• Femur

• Vertebral column

What is the name of the process by which bone is formed?

• Ossification

• Calcification

• Osteoporosis

• Hematopoiesis

Which type of bone cell is responsible for breaking down bone tissue?

• Osteoblasts

• Osteoclasts

• Osteocytes

• Chondrocytes

Which of the following is a long bone?

• Patella

• Sternum

• Humerus

• Scapula

What is the function of synovial fluid in a joint?

• To provide nutrients to the bone

• To lubricate the joint

• To connect muscles to bones

• To store calcium

Which of the following bones is part of the appendicular skeleton?

• Mandible

• Clavicle

• Sacrum

• Sternum

What is the term for the point where two bones meet?

• Ligament

• Tendon

• Joint

• Cartilage

Which type of joint allows for rotational movement around a single axis?

• Ball and socket joint

• Hinge joint

• Pivot joint

• Gliding joint