11 HMS Core 2 KiQ1 Skeletal System Review

What is the primary function of the skeletal system?

• To produce hormones

• To provide a framework for the body

• To circulate blood

• To digest food

How many bones are there in the adult human body?

• 400

• 150

• 305

• 206

Which part of the skeleton includes the head, vertebrae, and rib cage?

• Central skeleton

• Peripheral skeleton

• Axial skeleton

• Appendicular skeleton

What type of bone is the femur classified as?

• Short bone

• Flat bone

• Long bone

• Irregular bone

Which type of joint is highly movable and found where two bones meet?

• Fixed joint

• Synovial joint

• Cartilaginous joint

• Fibrous joint

What is the function of articular cartilage?

• To provide cushioning and reduce friction

• To connect muscles to bones

• To store minerals

• To produce red blood cells

Which type of synovial joint allows for rotation?

• Hinge joint

• Ball-and-socket joint

• Pivot joint

• Saddle joint

What is the primary movement allowed by hinge joints?

• Rotation

• Gliding

• Flexion and extension

• Circumduction

Which bone is an example of a sesamoid bone?

• Tibia

• Femur

• Patella

• Scapula

What is the role of synovial fluid?

• To act as a lubricant

• To store energy

• To connect bones

• To produce blood cells