Skeletal System | Unit Review

Front

What type of joint is found in the shoulder?

Back

Ball and socket joint allows for a wide range of motion.

Front

What occurs during Bony Callus Formation?

Back

Woven bone is laid down beneath the periosteum, allowing blood vessels to proliferate and mesenchymal stem cells to migrate.

Front

What is the longest bone in the human body?

Back

Femur.

Front

What type of fracture involves shattered fragments of bone?

Back

Comminuted fracture.

Front

What bone is located on the lateral side of the forearm?

Back

Radius.

Front

What is the function of the skeletal system?

Back

Provides structure, support, and protection for the body, and facilitates movement.

Front

What are the two main types of bone tissue?

Back

Cortical (compact) bone and trabecular (spongy) bone.

Front

What is the role of osteoblasts?

Back

Osteoblasts are cells that build new bone tissue.

Front

What is the role of osteoclasts?

Back

Osteoclasts are cells that break down bone tissue.

Front

What is the periosteum?

Back

A dense layer of vascular connective tissue enveloping the bones except at the surfaces of the joints.