1) A type of movement where a limb is moved away from the midline of the body. a) Adduction b) Flexion c) Abduction d) Extension 2) Name the bone. a) Femur b) Tibia c) Fibula d) Patella 3) This movement happens at the shoulder when I bring my hands together for a dive. a) Adduction b) Abduction c) Circumduction d) Rotation 4) Name the type of joint. a) Hinge b) Pivot c) Saddle d) Ball and socket 5) Something produced in long bones such as the femur. a) Lactic acid b) Minerals c) Red blood cells d) Enzymes 6) This is protected by the cranium. a) Heart b) Lungs c) Liver d) Brain 7) What movement is created when bowling a cricket ball. a) Flexion b) Circumduction c) Extension d) Adduction 8) I am the longest bone in the body; what bone am I? a) Patella b) Tibia c) Fibula d) Femur 9) I am a long bone found in the lower leg; what bone am I? a) Femur b) Patella c) Fibula d) Tibia 10) A type of bone that gives us protection. a) Flat b) Irregular c) Long d) Short 11) This movement happens at the elbow during the upward phase of a bicep curl. a) Extension b) Adduction c) Flexion d) Abduction 12) This type of joint is found in the knee and elbow. a) Ball and socket b) Pivot c) Saddle d) Hinge 13) This bone can be found in the arm, the lower end makes up part of the elbow. a) Radius b) Humerus c) Ulna d) Scapula 14) Connective tissue that attaches bone to bone. a) Cartilage b) Ligament c) Tendon 15) This organ is protected by the ribs. a) Kidneys b) Liver c) Stomach d) Lungs 16) This joint can be found in the neck. a) Hinge b) Pivot c) Gliding d) Ball and socket 17) The quadriceps is responsible for this at the knee when when kicking a ball. a) Extension b) Flexion c) Adduction d) Abduction 18) The thicker of the two bones in your lower arm. a) Ulna b) Humerus c) Radius d) Clavicle 19) A twisting movement at a joint. a) Flexion b) Adduction c) Abduction d) Rotation 20) What are freely moveable joints also known as? a) Cartilaginous joints b) Synovial joints c) Fibrous joints d) Ligamental joints 21) A bone in the arm which connects to the wrist on the same side as the little finger. a) Radius b) Humerus c) Carpal d) Ulna 22) Connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone. a) Cartilage b) Ligament c) Tendon 23) This forms a cushion and prevents wear and tear on the bones. a) Cartilage b) Ligament c) Tendon 24) How many main functions does the skeletal system have? a) 3 b) 4 c) 5 25) Soft, spongy material found on the inside of bones that plays a role in blood cell production. a) Bone periosteum b) Bone diaphysis c) Bone marrow d) Bone epiphysis

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