UNIT 8 – MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM

1. The lower leg is made up of two bones:

A. fibula & tibia B. scapula & ulna
C. fibula & ulna D. tibia & scapula
2. The middle region of a long bone is called the _______.
A. metaphysis B. symphysis C. diaphysis D. epiphysis
3. ________ is also called collar bone.
A. cranium B. clavicle C. sternum D. patella
4. ________ is the largest and strongest bone of the body.
A. Tibia B. Femur C. Mandible D. Sternum
5. ________ is a disease in which the density and quality of bone are reduced.
A. Fracture B. Osteoarthritis C. Osteopenia D. Osteoporosis
6. ________ is also called shinbone.
A. Tibia B. Scapular C. Clavicle D. Patella
7. The forearm is made up of two bones:
A. humerus & tibia B. radius & ulna
C. fibula & ulna D. humerus & radius
8. ________ is a membrane that covers the outer surface of the bone.
A. Diaphysis B. Epiphysis C. Periosteum D. Cartilage
9. This is an injury involving the overstretching of muscle:
A. sprain B. fracture C. rickets D. strain
10. A condition characterized by progressive weakness and degeneration of muscle fibers
without involvement of the nervous system:
A. herniated disk B. muscular dystrophy
C. spinal deformity D. carpal tunnel syndrome

1A 2C 3B 4B 5D 6A 7B 8C 9D 10B