Review Question Six

1.         The main function of the skeletal system is:

a)         Protection

b)         Storage of minerals

c)         Support

d)         Producing motion

e)         All of the above

2.The two types of ridged connective tissue found in the human skeleton are: –

a)         Spongy & compact bone

b)         Bone & cartilage

c)         Periosteum & endosteum

d)         Metaphysis & Diaphysis

e)         Cancellous & bone plate

3.The major bone at the posterior aspect of the base of the skull is: –

a)         Sphenoid

b)         Occiputal

c)         Temporal

d)         Lacrimal

e)         Zygomatic

4.Which of the following is not part of the appendicular skeleton?

a)         Scapula

b)         Clavicle

c)         Radius

d)         Ribs

e)         Tibia

5.The hip (coxal) joint is

a)         Multiaxial

b)         A ball and socket joint

c)         A synovial joint

d)         a and b only

e)         a, b and c