Skeletal System

The study of bone structure and treatment of disorders is called _____.

• biology

• genetics

• histology

• osteology

Which of the following is NOT a function of bone?

• secret digestive enzymes

• structure

• movement

• store minerals

Type of bone that is longer than it is wide.

• short bone

• irregular bone

• long bone

• sutural bone

Red blood cells are created within the red bone marrow of bones?

• True

• False

Thin, protective bones that are made of 2 or more parallel plates are called ______ bones.

• flat

• irregular

• long

• short

The end of a long bone is called the _______.

• diaphysis

• epiphysis

• metaphsis

• endosteum

The region on a long bone that contains the "growth plate" is called the _____.

• metaphysis

• epiphysis

• diaphysis

• endosteum

The "shaft" of a long bone is called the _________.

• diaphysis

• epiphysis

• metaphysis

• endostenum

Where in bones is "yellow marrow" found that stores fat?

• epiphysis

• endostenum

• metaphysis

• medullary cavity

The inner lining of the marrow cavity which contains bone-forming cells is the ______.

• endostenum

• periosteum

• peritoneum

• pericardium