Essentials Study Guide Final B

Which is not a function of the skeletal system?

• shape and support

• movement

• protection

• gas exchange

What is a joint?

• The place where 2 or more bones meet.

• A thin membrane that covers the surface of bone.

• A band of tissue that hold bones together.

• Connective tissue

What type of bone is the scapula?

• long bone
• short bone
• flat bone
• sesamoid bone

What type of bone is the femur?

• Long bone
• Short bone
• Flat bone
• Irregular bone

Which one of the following is an irregular bone?

• humerus
• tibia
• temporal
• vertebrae

The site of bone growth on a long bone is called

• Epiphyseal plate
• diaphysis
• periosteum
• meduary cavity

The shaft of the long bone. 

• epphysis
• diaphysis
• epiphyseal line
• growth plate

The humerus and scapula join together to form a joint.  This type of joint is called a
_________________________ joint.

• ball & socket
• hinge
• pivot
• gliding

Name the bones.

• Tarsals
• Carpals
• Phalanges
• Mandible

Name the bone highlighted in red.

• Clavicle
• Rib Cage
• Humerus
• Femur