Musculoskeletal System Anatomy and Function Quiz

Test your knowledge of bones, muscles, and joints with our musculoskeletal system anatomy quiz. Explore questions on the collarbone, elbow joint, shoulder blade, and more.

#1

Which bone is commonly referred to as the collarbone?

Humerus
Scapula
Clavicle
Femur
3 answered
#2

Which muscle is responsible for bending the arm at the elbow?

Deltoid
Biceps brachii
Triceps brachii
Rectus femoris
3 answered
#3

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

Skeletal muscle
Cardiac muscle
Smooth muscle
Adipose muscle
3 answered
#4

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

Metacarpals
Phalanges
Metatarsals
Carpals
3 answered
#5

Which structure connects muscle to bone?

Tendon
Ligament
Cartilage
Fascia
3 answered
#6

What type of joint is the knee joint?

Pivot joint
Ball and socket joint
Hinge joint
Gliding joint
3 answered
#7

What is the medical term for the shoulder blade?

Clavicle
Scapula
Humerus
Femur
3 answered
#8

Which bone articulates with the radius to form the elbow joint?

Ulna
Humerus
Femur
Tibia
3 answered
#9

What is the function of the synovial fluid in joints?

To provide nutrients to the bones
To reduce friction between articulating surfaces
To contract and relax muscles
To cushion the bones during impact
3 answered
#10

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

Sternum
Femur
Vertebrae
Skull
3 answered
#11

Which muscle group is responsible for straightening the leg at the knee?

Hamstrings
Quadriceps
Gastrocnemius
Sartorius
2 answered
#12

Which muscle is responsible for lifting the ribs during inspiration?

Internal intercostals
External oblique
Diaphragm
Serratus anterior
2 answered
#13

Which muscle is known as the 'powerhouse' of the cell?

Sartorius
Soleus
Mitochondria
Pectoralis major
2 answered

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