Skeletal System Development and Structure Quiz

Test your knowledge on the development and structure of the skeletal system with 17 questions covering osteology, bone types, and functions.

#1

Which type of bone is typically found in the appendicular skeleton?

Irregular bone
Flat bone
Long bone
Sesamoid bone
#2

What is the primary function of the skeletal system?

Protection of vital organs
Production of hormones
Regulation of body temperature
Support and movement
#3

Which bone is commonly known as the collarbone?

Scapula
Humerus
Clavicle
Femur
#4

What is the name of the tough, fibrous membrane covering bones except at the joint surfaces?

Periosteum
Endosteum
Epiphyseal plate
Articular cartilage
#5

Which type of joint allows the widest range of motion?

Hinge joint
Ball-and-socket joint
Pivot joint
Gliding joint
#6

What is the name of the process where bone tissue is broken down by cells called osteoclasts?

Ossification
Resorption
Deposition
Remodeling
#7

Which bone is not part of the axial skeleton?

Scapula
Sternum
Skull
Vertebrae
#8

What is the name of the process where bone is formed during embryonic development?

Ossification
Articulation
Calcification
Fusion
#9

Which of the following bones is part of the cranium?

Mandible
Maxilla
Temporal bone
Clavicle
#10

What is the name of the condition characterized by a decrease in bone density, making bones more fragile and susceptible to fractures?

Osteomyelitis
Rickets
Osteoporosis
Osteomalacia
#11

Which bone forms the lower jaw in humans?

Mandible
Maxilla
Zygomatic bone
Hyoid bone
#12

What type of joint connects the ribs to the sternum?

Fibrous joint
Cartilaginous joint
Synovial joint
Suture joint
#13

Which of the following is NOT a type of bone cell?

Osteoclast
Osteocyte
Osteoblast
Osteotome
#14

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

Storage of minerals
Production of blood cells
Protection of internal organs
Synthesis of digestive enzymes
#15

Which hormone plays a crucial role in regulating calcium levels in the blood and bone metabolism?

Insulin
Estrogen
Parathyroid hormone (PTH)
Thyroxine
#16

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

Phalanx
Metacarpal
Tarsal
Carpal
#17

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

Ribs
Sternum
Scapula
Vertebrae

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