15 Questions
Which of the following is NOT one of the critical functions performed by the skeleton?
Acts as a site for energy storage
Which part of the horse's body is connected to the axial skeleton through soft tissue structures only?
Forelimb
What is the name of the joint that connects the appendicular skeleton to the axial skeleton?
Sacroiliac joint
Which of the following is NOT a critical function performed by the skeleton?
Acts as a storage site for vitamins, particularly vitamin C
What is the name of the bones located along the midline or in the core of the body?
Axial skeleton
What is the name of the bones of the limbs?
Appendicular skeleton
Which joint connects the appendicular skeleton to the axial skeleton?
Sacroiliac joint
What is the name of the bone growth plates that exist at the ends of bones where the joints are formed?
Epiphyseal plates
What is the name of the bone that is not present in the horse, causing the shoulder complex to be suspended between the two front limbs with no bony attachment?
Clavicle
What is the function of the bones of the skull and pelvis in the adult horse?
Provide protection for the vital and internal organs
What is the function of the bone marrow in the skeleton?
Produces blood cells
Which part of the horse's body is part of the axial skeleton?
Pelvis
Which part of the horse's body is part of the appendicular skeleton?
Forelimb
Which function of the skeleton involves the storage of minerals, particularly calcium?
Acts as a storage site for minerals, particularly calcium
Which function of the skeleton involves providing the lever system for movement with the muscles?
Provides the lever system for movement with the muscles
"Unlocking the Secrets of the Skeleton: Discover the Functions and Importance of Bones" quiz will test your knowledge about the skeletal system and its crucial functions in the human body. From providing support and structure to storing minerals and producing blood cells, this quiz will cover it all. Challenge yourself and learn more about this fascinating part of the human body.
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