Skeletal System Review

Which type of cell makes new bone and helps repair damage?

• Osteoblast

• Osteoclast

• Osteocytes

• Osetoblank

Which of the following attaches one bone to another at a joint?

• tendon

• ligament

• articular cartilage

• synovial fluid

A hip joint would be considered which type of joint?

• hinge

• ball and socket

• ball

• fixed

Yellow bone marrow has a high _________ content that gives it it's color.

• blood
• fat
• water
• melanin

The medullary cavity within the diaphysis of an adult bone would contain

• spongy bone

• compact bone

• red bone marrow

• yellow bone marrow

Which type of fracture results from an excessive twisting of the bone?

• complete

• impacted

• comminuted fracture

• spiral

A bone break straight across is called a ____________

• spiral fracture
• transverse fracture
• oblique fracture
• midsagittal fracture

The term hematopoiesis means

• to make something

• production of blood cells

• a group of bones

• to break down

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 red bone marrow produces which type of tissue?

• blood

• bone

• adipose

• lymphatic