Skeletal System Review Part 2

Front

Which bone is highlighted? Options: humerus, radius, ulna, femur, fibula

Back

radius

Front

Which bone is highlighted? Options: fibula, tibia, ulna, radius

Back

tibia

Front

There are __________ lumbar vertebrae.

Back

5

Front

Which section of the vertebral column is #3? Options: cervical, thoracic, lumbar, coccyx

Back

cervical

Front

The bone cell that creates/builds up a bone matrix.

Back

Osteoblast

Front

The bone cell that breaks down bone is:

Back

osteoclast

Front

Which of the following structures attaches bone to bone? tendons, cartilage, joints, ligaments

Back

ligaments

Front

The femur and tibia join together to form a joint. This type of joint is called
a  ____________________ joint.

Back

hinge

Front

The main difference in the female skeleton and the male skeleton is found in the pelvis.

Back

pelvis

Front

One function of the skeletal system is _______ especially in regards to the vital organs, such as the brain, heart, and lungs.

Back

Protection