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Multiple Choice Questions Skeletal System Questions
Question 1 of 5
Where is the epiphyseal plate of a long bone located?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The epiphyseal plate (growth plate) is hyaline cartilage between the diaphysis (shaft) and epiphysis (end), ossifying into a line in adults. Answer is B, per the document.
Question 2 of 5
What is the name given to the central tunnel of an osteon that contains blood vessels?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Haversian (central) canal in an osteon contains blood vessels. Canaliculi connect osteocytes, endosteum lines cavities, medullary canal is larger in long bones. Answer is C, per the document.
Question 3 of 5
Articulating bones are joined by
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ligaments connect bone to bone at articulations (joints). Aponeuroses and tendons connect muscle to bone, fasciculi are muscle bundles. Answer is D, per the document.
Question 4 of 5
The appendicular skeleton groups together which sets of bones?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Appendicular skeleton: arms/hands, legs/feet, shoulder (pectoral) girdle, pelvic girdle—limbs and supports. Others include axial parts. Answer is A, per the document.
Question 5 of 5
Compact bone differs from spongy (cancellous) bone because compact bone:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Compact bone has osteons with Haversian canals for vessels, unlike spongy bone’s trabeculae. Both have marrow, short bones vary. Answer is D, per the document.