Skeletal System

It is possible to determine if a child's long bone is growing by examining a radiograph of the

• Epiphyseal disk

• diaphysis

• periosteum

• meduary cavity

The sternum is part of the

• pectoral girdle.

• axial skeleton.

• pelvic girdle.

• appendicular skeleton.

What bone is highlighted?

• Radius

• Ulna

• Humerus

• Carpals

From wrist to fingertip, what is the order of bones?

• Carpals, metacarpals, phalanges

• Phalanges, metacarpals, carpals

• Carpals, phalanges, metacarpals

• Metacarpals, carpals, phalanges

The femur

• is the longest bone in the body.

• extends from the hip to the knee.

• articulates with the patella.

• is all of the above.

Which of the following is NOT a function of bones?

• hematopoiesis

• storage

• maintenance of body temperature

• protection

The ends of a long bone are called the

• diaphysis

• epiphyses

• periosteum

• endosteum

Which of the following is NOT an example of a long bone?

• humerus

• tibia

• radius

• sacrum

Bone forming cells:

• osteocytes

• osteoblasts

• osteoclasts

• osteomasts

Mature bone cells:

• osteoblasts

• osteomasts

• osteocytes

• osteoclasts