Skeletal System Review

Front

Bone formed by needlelike pieces of bone and lots of space are called

Back

Spongy bone

Front

The adult skeletal system is composed of how many bones?

Back

206

Front

The shaft of the bone
Options: diaphysis, epiphysis, medullary cavity, matrix

Back

diaphysis

Front

Consists of bones of the upper and lower limbs and the bones that anchor the limbs to the axial skeleton

Back

appendicular skeleton

Front

The "soft spots" on an infant's skull are called:

Back

fontanels

Front

A bone, like the femur or humerus, is classified as a(n):

• ossified bone
• intramembranous bone
• compact bone
• long bone

Back

long bone

Front

Where is articular cartilage found?

Back

At the ends of bones

Front

What is the cranium?

Back

skull

Front

Who has more bones: an adult or a baby?

Back

baby

Front

What are the three jobs of your bones?

Back

movement, structure, protection