Skeletal System Review

The soft inside part of the bone is

called__________________ .

• fat

• sponge

• marrow

• muscle

The bone marrow makes
_______________________ cells.

• blood
• cancer
• large
• normal

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

• ball & socket
• hinge
• pivot
• gliding

What is the flexible rubbery tissue that helps cushion bones where they meet called?  

• ligaments
• cartilage
• tendons
• knee pads

The humerus and scapula join together to form a joint.  This type of joint is called a
_________________________ joint.

• ball & socket
• hinge
• pivot
• gliding

The long straps that keep a joint in place are called?

• tendons
• cartilage
• ligaments
• muscle

The bands of tissue that connect bones to muscle?

• tendons
• cartilage
• ligaments
• muscle

The common name for the clavicle is
_________________________.

• shoulder
• sternum
• collar bone
• neck

Toes and fingers are called
_______________________.

• bones
• carpals
• tendons
• phalanges

Your hip bone is also known as your
____________________

• pelvis
• waist
• femur
• radius