Skeletal System Pre-test

Front

What is the rounded enlargement at the end of a bone supported on a constricted portion called?

Back

Head

Front

Which bone is located on the inner side of the forearm?

Back

Ulna

Front

During which life stage does ossification exceed bone loss?

Back

Childhood

Front

How many bones are present in the adult human body?

Back

206

Front

What term describes the location of a joint?

Back

Articulation

Front

What is the term for the process of bone formation?

Back

Ossification

Front

What is the name of the long bone in the upper arm?

Back

Humerus

Front

What is the term for the end of a long bone that articulates with another bone?

Back

Epiphysis

Front

What is the primary function of the skeletal system?

Back

Support, protection, and movement of the body.

Front

What type of joint allows for the greatest range of motion?

Back

Ball-and-socket joint