Skeletal System Review2

During a biology class, James broke his arm. The doctor explained that the part of James' bone surrounding the medullary cavity that was affected is called...

• spongy bone

• marrow

• compact bone

• epiphysis

During a biology class, Luna, William, and Jackson were studying human anatomy. They learned that the skull, vertebral column, and thorax are all part of the

• axial skeleton

• appendicular skeleton

• skeleton

• compact bones

Which of the following is NOT a function of the skeleton?

• Production of blood cells
• Stores minerals like calcium
• Protects internal organs
• Generates heat

The skull is identified as having _____ joints?

• condyloid

• synarthrosis

• saddle

• amphiarthrosis

What is the place where these two bones meet?

• hinge

• pivot

• synarthroses

• ball and socket

Isla, Abigail, and Aiden are studying human anatomy. They are trying to identify the bones that protect both the heart and lungs. Can you help them?

• costals

• sternum

• clavicle

• femur

Michael is a gymnast and he often wonders about the human body. Can you help him understand what the connector that attaches his muscles to his bones is called?

• ligament

• tendon

• patella

• string

Evelyn, Avery, and Aria are studying for their anatomy exam. They come across a question about the difference between Compact and Spongy bone. Evelyn says, 'Compact forms the outer shell while Spongy bone fills most of irregular bones.' Avery says, 'Spongy bone forms the outer shell while Compact bone fills most of irregular bones.' Aria says, 'Spongy bone creates the white blood cells while compact creates the red blood cells.' Who is correct?

• Evelyn

• Avery

• Aria

• None of them

You smooth muscle helps you ___________.

• Move
• Move food through your digestive system
• Pump blood

During a biology class, Benjamin was asked to demonstrate a pivot joint. He chose the ____ as an example.

• Acromial region

• Cubital region

• Antebrachial region

• Pollex region