Skeletal System

Front

________ is the long shaft of a bone

Back

Diaphysis

Front

The two extremities or ends of the bones are called _______

Back

epiphysis

Front

______ is mainly a storage area for fat cells and contains cells that form leukocytes, or white blood cells

Back

Yellow marrow

Front

______ is a cavity in the diaphysis that is filled with yellow marrow

Back

Medullary canal

Front

______ is the membrane that lines the medullary canal, produces some bone growth, and keeps the yellow marrow intact

Back

Endosteum

Front

_______ produces red blood cells, platelets, and some white blood cells.

Back

Red marrow

Front

_____ is a tough membrane that covers the outside of the bone that contains blood vessels, lymph vessels, and osteoblasts

Back

Periosteum

Front

______ forms the main trunk of the body and is composed of the skull, spinal column, ribs, and breastbone

Back

Axial skeleton

Front

_____ forms the extremities and is composed of the shoulder girdle, arm bones, pelvic girdle, and leg bones

Back

Appendicular skeleton

Front

_____ is the spherical structure that surrounds and protects the brain

Back

Cranium