Chapter 5 Skeletal System Function

The site of of bone growth on a long bone is called

• epiphyseal plate
• diaphysis
• epiphyseal line
• articular cartilage

The joints in the skull are called

• hinge joints
• synovial joints
• gliding joints
• fibrous joints

Which fracture is common when a person tries to break their fall with outstretched arms?

• greenstick fracture
• impacted fracture
• depressed fracture
• spiral fracture

A ball and socket joint is located 

• in the wrist
• in the ankle
• in the hip
• in the foot

Blood cells are produced from 

• yellow bone marrow
• red bone marrow
• osteocytes
• osteon systems

The process of bone formation from cartilage is called

• growth
• ossification
• fracture repair
• callus zone

The shaft of a long bone is called

• epiphysis
• epiphyseal plate
• epiphyseal line
• diaphysis

Rickets is caused by a deficiency of which vitamin?

• Vitamin A
• Vitamin C
• Vitamin D
• Vitamin E

In long bones, spongy bone is located

• in the epiphysis
• in the diaphysis

All of the following are synovial joints except

• cartilaginous joints
• gliding joints
• saddle joints
• hinge joints