Skeletal System Assessment

Front

What is the part of the skeleton along the axis of the body?

Back

Axial skeleton.

Front

Which part of the bone produces red blood cells?

Back

Bone marrow.

Front

What is an external skeletal system made up of chitin and calcium carbonate called?

Back

Exoskeleton.

Front

Which system works with the skeletal system to allow body movement?

Back

Muscular system.

Front

What disease is commonly found in the elderly that affects bone density?

Back

Osteoporosis.

Front

What is the term for the bones that make up the limbs and pelvis?

Back

Appendicular skeleton.

Front

What is the hard outer layer of bone called?

Back

Compact bone.

Front

What type of bone is found at the ends of long bones and contains red bone marrow?

Back

Spongy bone.

Front

What is the name of the connective tissue that covers the surface of bones?

Back

Periosteum.

Front

What is the process called where bone tissue is formed?

Back

Ossification.