Skeletal System

This is soft connective tissue that is important in the production of blood cells.

• connective tissue
• compact bone
• bone marrow
• meniscus

The outside of the bone is called the
________________________

• periosteum
• cancellous
• marrow
• compact

The femur and tibia join together at the knee 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 elastic fibers that connects bone to bone 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

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