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Skeletal System Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
What type of bone is the scapula?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The scapula (shoulder blade) is a flat bone, broad and thin, providing protection and muscle attachment. Short bones are cube-like, irregular are complex, and sesamoid are in tendons, making 'Flat' correct.
Question 2 of 5
One of the functions of bones is to make red blood cells. What is this process known as?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Haemopoiesis (or hematopoiesis) is blood cell formation in bone marrow, including red blood cells. Haemolysis is cell rupture, haematuria is blood in urine, and haemostasis is clotting—none match. Answer is B, per the document.
Question 3 of 5
What are the bones of the fingers known as?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Phalanges are the finger (and toe) bones, long bones in digits. Metacarpals are hand, carpals are wrist—neither are fingers. Answer is D, per the document.
Question 4 of 5
A synovial joint is also known as one of the following, which one?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Synovial joints (e.g., knee) are freely movable (diarthrotic) due to synovial fluid. Synarthrosis is immovable, others don’t apply. Answer is D, per the document.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the listed bones is superior to the rest?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The manubrium (top of sternum) is superior (higher) to the xiphoid process (sternum bottom), coccyx (tailbone), and femur (thigh) in anatomical position. Answer is A, per the document.