Anatomy of Bones and Bone Structure Quiz

Explore bone structure, types, and functions with these osteology quiz questions. Test yourself now!

#1

Which of the following is not a type of bone tissue?

Compact bone
Spongy bone
Cancellous bone
Muscular bone
#2

Which bone is commonly referred to as the 'collarbone'?

Clavicle
Scapula
Femur
Radius
#3

Which bone forms the forehead?

Parietal bone
Frontal bone
Temporal bone
Occipital bone
#4

What is the term for the process of bone formation?

Ossification
Resorption
Articulation
Innervation
#5

Which bone forms the heel of the foot?

Tibia
Fibula
Talus
Calcaneus
#6

What is the function of osteoblasts in bone tissue?

Break down bone tissue
Store minerals in bones
Produce new bone tissue
Conduct nerve impulses
#7

What is the anatomical name for the shoulder blade?

Scapula
Clavicle
Femur
Radius
#8

What type of joint is the elbow joint?

Hinge joint
Ball and socket joint
Pivot joint
Gliding joint
#9

Which bone articulates with the talus bone to form the ankle joint?

Tibia
Fibula
Calcaneus
Navicular
#10

What is the function of the periosteum?

Store fat
Produce red blood cells
Provide nutrients to bone tissue
Facilitate muscle contraction
#11

Which hormone plays a significant role in regulating calcium levels in bones?

Insulin
Estrogen
Calcitonin
Testosterone
#12

Which bone in the human body is not fully ossified at birth?

Femur
Humerus
Scapula
Occipital bone

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