Principles Skeletal

Which section of the skeleton includes the arm and leg bones?

• spinal column

• axial

• scapula

• appendicular

Which type of bone forms the arms and legs?

• irregular

• long

• short

• flat

Which type of bone has a broad shape to cover and protect organs or to provide a surface are for muscle attachment?

• irregular

• long

• short

• flat

Which section of the skeleton forms the main trunk of the body?

• Shoulder girdle

• Appendicular

• Axial

• Pelvic gurdle

The elbow represents what type of joint?

• gliding joint

• pivot joint

• hinge joint

• ball and socket

The head of the femur represents what type of joint?

• gliding joint

• pivot joint

• hinge joint

• ball and socket

The longest part of the bone is the______________ or the shaft.

• red marrow

• yellow marrow

• epiphysis

• diaphysis

• periosteum

Each end of the shaft is called the ___________________.

• red marrow

• yellow marrow

• epiphysis

• diaphysis

• periosteum

The part of the bone where fat is stored.

• red marrow

• yellow marrow

• epiphysis

• diaphysis

• periosteum

A tough fibrous tissue that surrounds the bone

• red marrow

• yellow marrow

• epiphysis

• diaphysis

• periosteum