Bones of the Human Body

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1. What is responsible for the formation of osteoblasts, which are responsible for the formation of bone? Calcium deposits Blood Osteogenic cells Osteoprogenitor cells

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

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

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? Legs Feet Hands Face

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

6. Bones serve many crucial functions. Which of these is NOT a function of human bones? Filtering harmful materials from the body Supporting the body Protecting internal organs Storing important minerals

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

8. What is the study of bones called? Ornithology Osteology Ontology Oncology

9. What is the strongest bone in the human body? Ischium Humerus Femur Tibia

10. What is the main function of osteoclasts? Bone formation Bone resorption Draining excess nickel from a bone Connecting bones together