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 Osteoprogenitor cells Osteogenic cells Blood

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

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? Hyoid Stapes Ethmoid Metacarpal

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

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

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

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

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