Skeletal System: Bone Structure & Function

Multiple Choice

Which form of cartilage forms the vertebral discs?

• Hyaline

• Elastic

• Fibrocartilage

Multiple Choice

Which form of cartilage is the most abundant?

• Hyaline

• Elastic

• Fibrocartilage

Multiple Choice

Which cartilage connects the ribs to the sternum?

• Articular Cartilages

• Costal Cartilages

• Respiratory Cartilages

• Nasal Cartilages

Multiple Choice

Ribs and cranial bones are examples of

• Long Bones

• Short Bones

• Flat Bones

• Irregular Bones

Open Ended

Describe how the pelvic girdle differs in males and females.

Multiple Choice

All of the following are included in the axial skeleton EXCEPT

• Hyoid Bone

• Skull

• Clavicle

• Sternum

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be considered an irregular bone?

• Ribs

• Vertebrae

• Ankle bones

• Femur

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a remnant of the disc that allows for lengthening of bone?

• Diaphysis

• Epiphysis

• Epiphyseal Plate

• Epiphyseal Line

Multiple Choice

This lines trabeculae and all internal surfaces of bone.

• Periosteum

• Endosteum

Multiple Choice

Which layer of the periosteum is where osteogenic cells form new bone cells?

• Fibrous membrane

• Osteogenic membrane

Multiple Choice

A large, round bump on bone that articulates with another bone is called a...

• Spine

• Fossa

• Condyle

• Tuberosity

Multiple Choice

A large, round bump on bone that serves as an attachment point for muscle is called a...

• Spine

• Fossa

• Condyle

• Tuberosity