Skeletal System Pre-test

Front

What is a very large blunt process found only on the femur?

Back

Trochanter

Front

Where are blood cells made in the skeletal system?

Back

Red marrow of spongy bone

Front

Which of the following is a part of the axial skeleton: skull, femur, radius, or metatarsal?

Back

Skull

Front

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

Back

Head

Front

At what stage of life does bone loss exceed ossification?

Back

Elderly

Front

What is the primary function of the skeletal system?

Back

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

Front

What type of bone is primarily responsible for blood cell production?

Back

Spongy bone.

Front

What is the difference between the axial and appendicular skeleton?

Back

The axial skeleton includes the skull, vertebral column, and rib cage, while the appendicular skeleton includes the limbs and pelvic girdle.

Front

What is the role of periosteum in the skeletal system?

Back

It is a dense layer of vascular connective tissue enveloping the bones except at the surfaces of the joints.

Front

What is the term for the process of bone formation?

Back

Ossification.