Skeletal System

How many bones are there in the body?

• 300

• 256

• 206

• 200

The bones store calcium. Which function of the skeletal system is this?

• production

• storage

• framework

• levers

• protection

RBCs, WBCs, and Platelets are made in red marrow. What function of the skeletal system is this?

• framework

• production

• protection

• levers

• storage

Muscles attach to bones to provide movement. What function of the skeletal system is this?

• framework

• production

• protection

• levers

• storage

The shaft of the long bone is called:

• Diaphysis

• Epiphysis

• Periosteum

• Endosteum

The ends of the long bones are called:

• Diaphysis

• Epiphysis

• Periosteum

• Endosteum

The _____________ cavity is found in the diaphysis of the long bone.

• thoracic

• spinal

• cranial

• medullary

Yellow marrow is found:

• in the ends (epiphysis) of long bones and flat bones

• in the medullary cavity of the long bones

• short bones

• irregular bones

The outer covering of bones:

• endosteum

• periosteum

• pericardium

• endocardium

The inner lining of the bones (located in the medullary cavity) is

• periosteum

• endosteum

• pericardium

• endocardium