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Quiz about Bones of the Human Body
Quiz about Bones of the Human Body

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.
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Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
310,267
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
8074
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


Question 2 of 10
2. Which of the following is NOT a type of bone found in the human body? Hint


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


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


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


Question 6 of 10
6. Bones serve many crucial functions. Which of these is NOT a function of human bones? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Osteoporosis is a bone disease that leads to an increased risk of fractures.


Question 8 of 10
8. What is the study of bones called? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What is the strongest bone in the human body? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What is the main function of osteoclasts? Hint



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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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