12 Questions
What type of muscles are attached to the skeleton and are voluntary?
Skeletal muscles
What is a sudden and involuntary contraction of an entire muscle called?
Cramp
What type of fracture involves complete breaking of the bone with the bone piercing through the skin?
Compound fracture
What is the first stage of the repair process of a simple fracture?
Hematoma
What is the condition where a bone changes its position or separates from a joint?
Dislocation
What is the treatment for sprains that involves reducing swelling and relieving pain?
Rest, ice packs, and bandaging
What are the three regions of a bone?
Epiphysis, metaphysis, and diaphysis
What is the main difference between bone and cartilage?
Bone is hard while cartilage is soft
What type of joint is freely movable and has a synovial fluid-filled capsule?
Synovial joint
What is the function of cartilage in the body?
Protecting joints
What is the protein that makes up the matrix of cartilage?
Chondrin
What is the outer covering of a bone?
Periosteum
Test your knowledge of the human skeletal system by identifying the different regions and components of bone and cartilage. From the epiphysis to the diaphysis, and from chondrin to cortical bone, this quiz will challenge your understanding of these essential tissues.
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