Human Skeletal System Functions and Major Bones Quiz

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What is the main function of tendons in the skeletal system?

Connect bones to other bones

Connect muscles to bones (correct)

Store calcium

Produce red blood cells

Which condition directly affects bone health by causing bone weakening?

Arthritis (correct)

Lordosis

Kyphosis

Scoliosis

How many pairs of ribs make up the rib cage in the human body?

11 pairs

12 pairs (correct)

10 pairs

9 pairs

What is the major function of ligaments in the skeletal system?

Connect bones to other bones Signup and view all the answers

Which bone type is commonly associated with compression fractures?

Long bones Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of bone marrow?

Produce red blood cells and other blood cells Signup and view all the answers

How are strains and sprains differentiated in terms of the structures involved?

Strains involve muscle tears, while sprains involve stretched ligaments. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between smooth, cardiac, and skeletal muscles?

Smooth muscles are found in organs, cardiac muscles are involuntary, and skeletal muscles are voluntary. Signup and view all the answers

How is muscle strength typically assessed using resistive testing?

By grading it on a scale of 0-5. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of RICE when treating strains?

To reduce inflammation and promote healing. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following muscle types is correctly matched with its location?

Skeletal muscles - voluntary, movement Signup and view all the answers

Human Skeletal System Functions and Major Bones Quiz

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What is the main function of tendons in the skeletal system?

Which condition directly affects bone health by causing bone weakening?

How many pairs of ribs make up the rib cage in the human body?

What is the major function of ligaments in the skeletal system?

Which bone type is commonly associated with compression fractures?

What is the primary function of bone marrow?

How are strains and sprains differentiated in terms of the structures involved?

What is the main difference between smooth, cardiac, and skeletal muscles?

How is muscle strength typically assessed using resistive testing?

What is the purpose of RICE when treating strains?

Which of the following muscle types is correctly matched with its location?

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