Skeletal System Test

Front

Which organs are best protected by bone?

Back

Brain, heart, lungs, spinal cord.

Front

What is the final result of endochondral ossification?

Back

Transformation of cartilage to mature bone tissue.

Front

What is the name of the incomplete fracture usually seen in children?

Back

Greenstick.

Front

Where is the secondary ossification center located in a long bone?

Back

Epiphyses.

Front

What type of fracture is this? (Hint: it's across the bone.)

Back

Transverse.

Front

What is the primary function of the skeletal system?

Back

To provide structure, support, and protection to the body.

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 in bone formation?

Back

Osteoblasts are cells that synthesize new bone tissue.

Front

What is the difference between a simple and a compound fracture?

Back

A simple fracture does not break the skin, while a compound fracture does.

Front

What is the function of the periosteum?

Back

The periosteum is a dense layer of vascular connective tissue that covers the bones.