BONES

Vocabulary

Cartilage: A tough, flexible tissue that lines joints and gives structure to the nose, ears, larynx, and other parts of the body.
Tendon: a fibrous connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone.
Ligament: a fibrous connective tissue that attaches bone to bone
Compact Bone: the hard, dense tissue that forms the outer layer of bones
Spongy Bone: a porous, lightweight type of bone tissue that makes up the interior of bones
Marrow: the soft, spongy tissue found inside most bones
Joint: a place where two bones meet

Multiple Choice

The adult skeletal system is composed of how many bones?

• 216
• 371
• 206
• 199

Match

Match the following common names of bones to their scientific names

• Kneecap

• Thigh Bone

• Collar Bone

• Shoulder blade

Patella

Femur

Clavicle

Scapula

• Patella

• Femur

• Clavicle

• Scapula

Multiple Choice

Which tissue cushions the end of bones?

• tendons

• ligaments

• cartilage

• joints

Multiple Choice

What do the bones make?

• veins

• cartilage

• red blood cells

• bone marrow

Multiple Choice

Which part of the bone stores fat?

• yellow bone marrow

• red bone marrow

• spongy bone

• compact bone

Multiple Choice

What is the function of the skeletal system?

• It is a complex organ.
• It provides transportation.
• It provides growth opportunities.
• It provides support and protection.

Multiple Choice

What is the name for the connector that attaches muscle to bone?

• ligament
• tendon
• patella
• string

Multiple Choice

What bone is highlighted?

• Radius

• Ulna

• Humerus

• Carpals

Multiple Choice

What bone is highlighted?

• Vertebrae

• Radius

• Pelvis

• Ribs

Multiple Choice

What bone is highlighted?

• Ribs

• Vertebrae

• Clavicle

• Femur