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The Anatomy and Physiology of Bones Quiz

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Which type of bone is the femur?

Long bone

Explanation

Longest bone in the body.

What is the outer covering of bone called?

Periosteum

Explanation

Fibrous membrane covering bones.

Which bone is commonly known as the collarbone?

Clavicle

Explanation

Connects arm to the body.

Which bone forms the heel of the foot?

Calcaneus

Explanation

Largest tarsal bone.

Which of the following is not a function of bones?

Contraction of muscles

Explanation

Muscle contraction is not a bone function.

What is the name of the small, flat bone located in the middle of the chest?

Sternum

Explanation

Connects ribs.

Which of the following cells are responsible for bone resorption?

Osteoclasts

Explanation

Cells that break down bone tissue.

What is the primary mineral component of bone?

Calcium

Explanation

Essential for bone strength and structure.

What is the scientific term for the growth plate found at the ends of long bones in children?

Metaphysis

Explanation

Site of longitudinal growth.

#10

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

Parathyroid hormone (PTH)

Explanation

Regulates calcium and phosphate levels.

#11

Which bone is commonly known as the thigh bone?

Femur

Explanation

Longest and strongest bone in the body.

#12

What is the term for the process of bone breakdown by osteoclasts?

Resorption

Explanation

Removal of bone tissue by cells.

#13

What is the term for the process of bone formation?

Ossification

Explanation

Formation of bone tissue.

#14

What type of joint is found between the skull bones?

Suture joint

Explanation

Immovable joint between cranial bones.

#15

Which bone is not part of the axial skeleton?

Scapula

Explanation

Shoulder blade bone.

#16

Which type of joint allows for the widest range of motion?

Ball-and-socket joint

Explanation

Offers movement in multiple directions.

#17

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

Frontal bone

Explanation

Protects brain, supports facial structure.

#18

Which bone forms the bulk of the heel?

Calcaneus

Explanation

Calcaneus is the heel bone.

The Anatomy and Physiology of Bones Quiz

Which type of bone is the femur?

What is the outer covering of bone called?

Which bone is commonly known as the collarbone?

Which bone forms the heel of the foot?

Which of the following is not a function of bones?

What is the name of the small, flat bone located in the middle of the chest?

Which of the following cells are responsible for bone resorption?

What is the primary mineral component of bone?

What is the scientific term for the growth plate found at the ends of long bones in children?

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

Which bone is commonly known as the thigh bone?

What is the term for the process of bone breakdown by osteoclasts?

What is the term for the process of bone formation?

What type of joint is found between the skull bones?

Which bone is not part of the axial skeleton?

Which type of joint allows for the widest range of motion?

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

Which bone forms the bulk of the heel?

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