Skeletal System

Front

What is the weight-bearing bone of the lower leg?

Back

Tibia

Front

Which skeletal bone is located in the thoracic cavity and articulates directly to the sternum?

Back

True ribs

Front

What is the function of cartilage in the skeletal system?

Back

Cartilage acts as a shock absorber between bones and joints.

Front

Identify the bone that is surrounded by cartilage and acts as a knee cap.

Back

Patella

Front

What are the bones called that float and do not articulate with the sternum?

Back

Floating ribs

Front

What is the main function of the femur?

Back

The femur is the longest bone in the body and supports the weight of the body during standing, walking, and running.

Front

What type of connective tissue connects muscles to bones?

Back

Tendons

Front

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

Back

The vertebrae protect the spinal cord and provide structural support for the body.

Front

What are the two main divisions of the human skeleton?

Back

Axial skeleton and appendicular skeleton.

Front

What is the function of the sternum?

Back

The sternum protects the heart and lungs and serves as an attachment point for ribs.