Biology Quiz - Human Skeletal and Muscular Systems
1. An endoskeleton is:
A
a hard outside shell to protect animals
B
a backbone in invertebrates
C
an internal skeleton
2. One function of an internal skeleton is to:
A
make spinal cord cells
B
protect vital organs
C
provide attachment for nerves
3. The number of bones in the human skeleton is about:
A
104
B
206
C
300
4. Inside the hollow cavity of long bones is:
A
bone marrow where some blood cells are made
B
cartilage to allow for greater movement of bones
C
air to make the human skeleton lighter
5. The scientific name for the skull is the:
A
cerebrum
B
clavicle
C
cranium
6. The medical name for the upper leg bone is the:
A
humerus
B
femur
C
tibula
7. The bones of the lower arm are:
A
the radius and the ulna
B
the tibia and the fibula
C
the metacarpals
8. The place where two bones meet and pivot is called a:
A
joint
B
ligament
C
synovium
9. The hip joint is an example of a:
A
hinge joint
B
ball-and-socket joint
C
saddle joint
10. A tendon attaches bone to:
A
bone
B
muscle
C
nerves
11. Muscles that under conscious control are called:
A
involuntary
B
conscious
C
voluntary
12. Pairs of muscles that function together but in opposition are called:
A
antagonistic
B
complementary
C
opposites
13. When raising the forearm, the biceps muscle:
A
relaxes
B
opposes
C
contracts
14. The muscle that contracts when the forearm is lowered is the:
A
quadriceps
B
biceps
C
triceps
15. The main elements of fitness are:
A
strength, flexibility and endurance
B
sprints and weight-lifting
C
blood vessel repair and muscle pressure
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