Exploring the Skeletal System

What is the primary function of the skeletal system?

• To produce hormones

• To support and protect the body

• To digest food

• To circulate blood

Which of the following is NOT a type of bone found in the human body?

• Long bone

• Short bone

• Irregular bone

• Circular bone

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

• Hinge joint

• Ball and socket joint

• Pivot joint

• Saddle joint

Which cells are responsible for bone formation?

• Osteoclasts

• Osteoblasts

• Chondrocytes

• Fibroblasts

Which of the following is a common skeletal disorder characterized by decreased bone density?

• Osteoporosis

• Arthritis

• Scoliosis

• Rickets

What is the main mineral stored in bones?

• Sodium

• Calcium

• Potassium

• Iron

Which type of bone is primarily found in the skull?

• Long bone

• Flat bone

• Short bone

• Sesamoid bone

What type of joint movement is characterized by decreasing the angle between two bones?

• Extension

• Flexion

• Abduction

• Rotation

During bone development, what is the name of the cartilage plate that allows for growth in length?

• Epiphyseal plate

• Periosteum

• Endosteum

• Medullary cavity

Which disorder is characterized by a lateral curvature of the spine?

• Kyphosis

• Lordosis

• Scoliosis

• Osteomyelitis