Skeletal System Essentials Quiz

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What are the two main subdivisions of the skeleton?

Axial and appendicular (correct)

Flat and irregular

Long and short

Cortical and cancellous

Which type of bone classification is based on shape?

Cortical and cancellous

Compact and spongy

Femur, tibia, fibula, and patella

Long, short, flat, and irregular (correct)

What is the structure of a synovial joint?

It is a solid, immovable connection between bones

It lacks articular cartilage and synovial membrane

It only consists of ligaments connecting bones

It has a joint cavity, articular cartilage, synovial membrane, and ligaments (correct)

What are the paranasal sinuses primarily responsible for?

Reducing the weight of the skull and producing mucus Signup and view all the answers

What are the functions of the thoracic cage?

Protecting the heart, lungs, and other internal organs Signup and view all the answers

What is the general function of paranasal sinuses?

To lighten the skull and act as resonance chambers for speech Signup and view all the answers

What is the general function of the thoracic cage?

To protect the heart and lungs Signup and view all the answers

What is the general function of the bones of the pelvic girdle?

To support the body's weight and provide attachment for lower limbs Signup and view all the answers

What is the general function of the parietal bones of the skull?

To protect the brain Signup and view all the answers

What is the general function of synovial joints?

To allow free movement between the articulating bones Signup and view all the answers

Skeletal System Essentials Quiz

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What are the two main subdivisions of the skeleton?

Which type of bone classification is based on shape?

What is the structure of a synovial joint?

What are the paranasal sinuses primarily responsible for?

What are the functions of the thoracic cage?

What is the general function of paranasal sinuses?

What is the general function of the thoracic cage?

What is the general function of the bones of the pelvic girdle?

What is the general function of the parietal bones of the skull?

What is the general function of synovial joints?

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