Musculoskeletal Anatomy and Medical Terminology Quiz

Test your knowledge of musculoskeletal anatomy with questions on bones, muscles, and medical terminology. How much do you know?

#1

Which bone is commonly known as the collarbone?

Scapula
Clavicle
Femur
Humerus
#2

What is the medical term for the thigh bone?

Tibia
Femur
Fibula
Patella
#3

What is the medical term for the shoulder blade?

Clavicle
Scapula
Femur
Humerus
#4

Which of the following bones is NOT part of the human forearm?

Radius
Ulna
Tibia
Humerus
#5

Which bone forms the prominent part of the elbow?

Humerus
Radius
Ulna
Scapula
#6

What is the name of the tough, fibrous tissue that connects muscle to bone?

Ligament
Cartilage
Tendon
Fascia
#7

Which of the following is NOT a type of muscle tissue?

Skeletal muscle
Smooth muscle
Cardiac muscle
Adipose muscle
#8

What is the name of the process where bones are formed from cartilage?

Ossification
Osteoclast
Osteoblast
Osteoporosis
#9

Which muscle is responsible for flexing the elbow joint?

Biceps brachii
Triceps brachii
Quadriceps femoris
Hamstrings
#10

What is the term for the condition where a muscle or tendon is stretched or torn?

Sprain
Strain
Fracture
Dislocation
#11

Which muscle is primarily responsible for inhalation?

Diaphragm
Intercostal muscles
Rectus abdominis
Serratus anterior
#12

What is the medical term for the knee cap?

Femur
Tibia
Fibula
Patella
#13

Which joint allows movement in all three planes and is also known as a ball-and-socket joint?

Hinge joint
Pivot joint
Saddle joint
Gliding joint
#14

Which of the following is NOT a type of vertebrae in the human spine?

Cervical
Thoracic
Lumbar
Pelvic
#15

Which bone does NOT articulate with any other bone in the body?

Mandible
Hyoid
Patella
Clavicle
#16

Which of the following bones is NOT part of the human axial skeleton?

Rib
Clavicle
Sternum
Vertebra
#17

Which of the following is NOT a function of the skeletal system?

Protection of vital organs
Production of blood cells
Regulation of body temperature
Facilitation of movement

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