Skeletal System Review 24-25

Front

What is the only bone in the body that does not directly articulate with another bone?

Back

Hyoid bone.

Front

What are the bones in the hand that are located between the wrist and the fingers?

Back

Metacarpals.

Front

What type of bone forms from fibrous membranes during intramembranous ossification?

Back

Parietal bone.

Front

What are the bones that make up the pelvic girdle?

Back

Ilium, ischium, and pubis.

Front

What are the bones in the foot that are located between the ankle and the toes?

Back

Metatarsals.

Front

What is the function of the hyoid bone?

Back

It supports the tongue and is involved in swallowing.

Front

What is the difference between the axial and appendicular skeleton?

Back

The axial skeleton includes the skull, vertebral column, and rib cage; the appendicular skeleton includes the limbs and girdles.

Front

What is the role of the femur in the skeletal system?

Back

It is the longest bone in the body and supports the weight of the body during standing and walking.

Front

What is the significance of the coccyx in the human body?

Back

It is the remnant of a tail and provides attachment for ligaments and muscles.

Front

What are the three types of bone cells and their functions?

Back

Osteoblasts (build bone), osteocytes (maintain bone), osteoclasts (break down bone).