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Human Skeletal Health Quiz

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Which bone is often referred to as the thigh bone?

Femur

Explanation

The longest and strongest bone in the human body.

What is the scientific name for the collarbone?

Clavicle

Explanation

Connects the arm to the body and helps support shoulder movement.

What is the medical term for the shoulder blade?

Scapula

Explanation

Provides attachment points for muscles and supports arm movement.

Which of the following is NOT one of the three types of muscle tissue?

Tendon

Explanation

Tendons are connective tissues that attach muscles to bones.

Which bone forms the forehead and the upper part of the eye sockets?

Frontal bone

Explanation

Forms the forehead and the upper part of the eye sockets.

Which of the following diseases is characterized by a decrease in bone density, making bones fragile?

Osteoporosis

Explanation

Leads to an increased risk of fractures.

What is the medical term for the joint commonly known as the kneecap?

Patella

Explanation

Protects the knee joint and aids in the extension of the leg.

What is the name of the condition characterized by an abnormal curvature of the spine from side to side?

Scoliosis

Explanation

Can lead to uneven shoulders or hips.

Which vitamin is essential for the absorption of calcium in the body?

Vitamin D

Explanation

Helps the body absorb calcium from the intestines.

#10

What is the name of the condition characterized by inflammation of the joints and surrounding tissues?

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Explanation

An autoimmune disorder that affects joints.

#11

Which of the following hormones is primarily responsible for regulating calcium levels in the blood and bone metabolism?

Calcitonin

Explanation

Helps lower blood calcium levels by promoting calcium deposition in bones.

#12

What is the name of the condition where the protective cartilage at the ends of bones wears down over time?

Osteoarthritis

Explanation

Causes joint pain and stiffness.

#13

What is the name of the condition where there is an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine in the thoracic region?

Scoliosis

Explanation

Affects the alignment of the spine.

#14

What is the name of the condition characterized by inflammation and pain in the joints due to the deposition of uric acid crystals?

Gout

Explanation

Caused by high levels of uric acid in the blood.

Human Skeletal Health Quiz

Which bone is often referred to as the thigh bone?

What is the scientific name for the collarbone?

What is the medical term for the shoulder blade?

Which of the following is NOT one of the three types of muscle tissue?

Which bone forms the forehead and the upper part of the eye sockets?

Which of the following diseases is characterized by a decrease in bone density, making bones fragile?

What is the medical term for the joint commonly known as the kneecap?

What is the name of the condition characterized by an abnormal curvature of the spine from side to side?

Which vitamin is essential for the absorption of calcium in the body?

What is the name of the condition characterized by inflammation of the joints and surrounding tissues?

Which of the following hormones is primarily responsible for regulating calcium levels in the blood and bone metabolism?

What is the name of the condition where the protective cartilage at the ends of bones wears down over time?

What is the name of the condition where there is an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine in the thoracic region?

What is the name of the condition characterized by inflammation and pain in the joints due to the deposition of uric acid crystals?

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