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Bones of the Human Body Trivia Quiz

This quiz is all about bones of the human body. Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by raidersruleall. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
raidersruleall

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
310,267

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
8168

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is responsible for the formation of osteoblasts, which are responsible for the formation of bone? Hint

Blood

Calcium deposits

Osteoprogenitor cells

Osteogenic cells

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of the following is NOT a type of bone found in the human body? Hint

Circular

Sesamoid

Long

Irregular

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Question 3 of 10

3. The human tongue is crucial to swallowing, chewing, and tasting. What is the name of the bone that anchors the tongue? Hint

Ethmoid

Hyoid

Incus

Vomer

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Question 4 of 10

4. Though there are 206 bones in the human body, they are not spread out evenly. Where can the most bones be found in the human body? Hint

Feet

Legs

Face

Hands

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Question 5 of 10

5. Human bones come in an assortment of shapes and sizes. What is the smallest bone found in the human body? Hint

Stapes

Ethmoid

Hyoid

Metacarpal

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Question 6 of 10

6. Bones serve many crucial functions. Which of these is NOT a function of human bones? Hint

Protecting internal organs

Storing important minerals

Supporting the body

Filtering harmful materials from the body

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Question 7 of 10

7. Osteoporosis is a bone disease that leads to an increased risk of fractures.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the study of bones called? Hint

Osteology

Ontology

Ornithology

Oncology

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the strongest bone in the human body? Hint

Humerus

Femur

Tibia

Ischium

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the main function of osteoclasts? Hint

Bone formation

Connecting bones together

Draining excess nickel from a bone

Bone resorption

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is responsible for the formation of osteoblasts, which are responsible for the formation of bone?

Answer: Osteoprogenitor cells

Osteoprogenitor cells are found in the periosteum and bone marrow.

2. Which of the following is NOT a type of bone found in the human body?

Answer: Circular

Long bones are very common in human limbs. Sesamoid bones are found in tendons. Irregular bones are odd-shaped bones, such as bones of the hips.

3. The human tongue is crucial to swallowing, chewing, and tasting. What is the name of the bone that anchors the tongue?

Answer: Hyoid

The hyoid bone is shaped like a horseshoe and is not attached to any other bone.

4. Though there are 206 bones in the human body, they are not spread out evenly. Where can the most bones be found in the human body?

Answer: Hands

There are 27 bones in each hand. The feet are a close second, with 26 bones being located in each foot.

5. Human bones come in an assortment of shapes and sizes. What is the smallest bone found in the human body?

Answer: Stapes

The stapes bone is located in the ear. It is the lightest bone in the human body.

6. Bones serve many crucial functions. Which of these is NOT a function of human bones?

Answer: Filtering harmful materials from the body

The kidneys are mostly responsible for filtering blood/waste, not the bones.

7. Osteoporosis is a bone disease that leads to an increased risk of fractures.

Answer: True

Osteoporosis is quite common, as approximately 10 million Americans suffer from the disease.

8. What is the study of bones called?

Answer: Osteology

Ornithology is the study of wild birds. Ontology is the study of the categories of existing things. Oncology is the study of cancer.

9. What is the strongest bone in the human body?

Answer: Femur

The femur, or thighbone, is the largest bone in the human body and is stronger than concrete.

10. What is the main function of osteoclasts?

Answer: Bone resorption

Bone resorption is when osteoclasts break down bone to transfer calcium from the bone fluid to the actual bone.

Source: Author raidersruleall

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