Musculoskeletal System Terminology and Functions Quiz

Test your knowledge of bones, muscles, and joints with questions on anatomy and function. Challenge yourself with this orthopedic quiz!

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

Skull

Femur

Vertebrae

Ribs

What is the function of the synovial fluid in joints?

To provide cushioning and nourishment to the joint

To regulate body temperature

To transmit nerve impulses

To provide structural support

Which structure connects muscle to bone?

Tendon

Ligament

Cartilage

Fascia

What is the function of the vertebral column?

To provide support and protect the spinal cord

To regulate blood circulation

To synthesize hormones

To assist in breathing

What is the medical term for the collarbone?

Scapula

Clavicle

Humerus

Radius

Which muscle is responsible for flexing the forearm?

Biceps brachii

Triceps brachii

Deltoid

Quadriceps

What term refers to the medical specialty concerned with the correction of deformities of the musculoskeletal system?

Orthopedics

Cardiology

Neurology

Oncology

Which of the following bones is not found in the human hand?

Radius

Ulna

Metacarpals

Tarsals

What type of joint is the knee joint?

Hinge joint

Ball and socket joint

Pivot joint

Gliding joint

#10

What is the main function of the deltoid muscle?

Flexion of the forearm

Extension of the leg

Abduction of the arm

Rotation of the head

#11

Which of the following is not a type of joint in the human body?

Ball and socket

Hinge

Pivot

Cuboid

#12

Which of the following muscles is not located in the lower extremity?

Hamstring

Quadriceps

Trapezius

Gastrocnemius

#13

Which of the following terms refers to the point where two or more bones meet?

Tendon

Muscle belly

Joint

Fascia

#14

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

Cardiac

Skeletal

Adipose

Smooth

#15

Which muscle is responsible for adduction of the arm?

Deltoid

Trapezius

Pectoralis major

Latissimus dorsi