Unit 2: Skeletal System Revision

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The shaft of a long bone is called the

.

Multiple Choice

Which type of bone is characterized by being small, light, and strong, consisting of cancellous bone surrounded by a thin layer of compact bone?

• Short bone

• Long bone

• Flat bone

• Irregular bone

Open Ended

Explain the structural differences between long bones and short bones.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following bones is classified as a long bone?

• Femur

• Cranium

• Sternum

• Scapula

Open Ended

Describe the function and location of spongy bone in flat bones.

Multiple Select

Select all bones that are considered flat bones.

• Cranium

• Femur

• Sternum

• Scapula

Multiple Choice

Which type of bone is found in the spinal column and is characterized by complex shapes that fit none of the standard bone categories?

• Irregular bone

• Sesamoid bone

• Long bone

• Flat bone

Open Ended

Explain how sesamoid bones contribute to joint function and movement.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are functions of the skeletal system?

• Support

• Blood Cell Production

• Store of minerals

• Digestion

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The process by which bones are formed is called

.

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The ends of your bones are called

.

Open Ended

Describe the changes that occur in bone structure from fetal development to adolescence.

Multiple Choice

Which type of joint in the human body is freely moveable?

• Fibrous

• Cartilaginous

• Synovial

• Fixed

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The structure of a synovial joint includes the synovial cavity, articular cartilage, and

.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following bones are involved in forming the elbow joint?

• Ulna and Radius

• Humerus and Scapula

• Femur and Tibia

• Clavicle and Humerus

Multiple Select

Which of the following are features of synovial joints?

• Presence of synovial fluid

• Immovable structure

• Articular cartilage

• Freely moveable

Multiple Choice

Which type of synovial joint allows for the greatest range of movement?

• Ball and socket joint

• Condyloid joint

• Gliding joint

• Pivot joint

Multiple Choice

Which bones are involved in the condyloid joint of the hand as shown in the images?

• Metacarpals and phalanges

• Radius and ulna

• Carpals and metacarpals

• Tibia and fibula

Multiple Select

Select all the correct statements about gliding joints based on the images.

• They allow bones to slide past each other.

• They are found in the carpals of the wrist.

• They permit rotational movement only.

• They are a type of synovial joint.

Fill in the Blanks

The joint that allows the head to rotate from side to side is called the

joint.

Open Ended

Describe how the structure of a ball and socket joint allows for a greater range of movement compared to a hinge joint.

Open Ended

Explain how the structure of the ball and socket joint contributes to its function in the human body.

Open Ended

Compare the movement allowed by condyloid joints and gliding joints. How do their structures relate to their functions?

Open Ended

Reflecting on today's lesson about the anatomy of the skeletal system, what is one question you still have or one concept you would like to explore further?