Skeletal System Review

The end of the long bone is the:

• diaphysis.

• endosteum.

• epiphysis.

• periosteum.

What type of joint is the elbow?

• Ball and socket

• Gliding

• Hinge

• Pivot

The axial skeleton includes bones of the:

• arm.

• foot.

• leg.

• skull.

The shaft of a long bone is the:

• diaphysis.

• endosteum.

• epiphysis.

• periosteum.

Bone forming cells are called:

• diaphysis.

• fontanels.

• osteoblasts.

• osteocytes.

The inner lining of long bones is the:

• diaphysis.

• endosteum.

• epiphysis.

• periosteum.

Leah was involved in a motor vehicle accident. She has a bleeding wound on her lower left leg with the ends of the bone showing. What type of fracture is this?

• Compound

• Dislocation

• Greenstick

• Simple

The 76 year old female was transported to the hospital following a fall. Upon examination, it was determined that she sustained a fracture to the head of her femur. This injury was likely related to:

• acromegaly.

• bone deformity.

• myxedema.

• osteoporosis.

Major organs of the body are located within the skull, ribs, and pelvis. What function of the skeletal system do these structures perform?

• Hemopoiesis

• Mineral storage

• Movement

• Protection

John is a toddler and fell on an outstretched arm while running outside. X-rays reveal an incomplete fracture of his radius. What type of fracture does John have?

• Comminuted

• Compound

• Dislocation

• Greenstick