Skeletal System Test

What is the number of bones that compose the adult skeleton?

• 205

• 206

• 208

• 200

Which of the following are the cells which form new bone?

• Osteoclasts

• Osteoblasts

• Osteomasts

• osteocytes

Bones connect to other bones through the use of which of the following?

• Joints

• Tendons

• Ligaments

• Cartilage

Muscular movement would not be possible without _____________, the fibrous cords of tissue that attach muscle to bone

• Joints

• Tendons

• Ligaments

• Cartilage

Which of the following is NOT part of the axial skeleton

• Skull

• Femur

• Rib Cage

• Vertebral Column

The upper long bone of the arm is called:

• femur

• humerus

• radius

• clavicle

An example of a ball and socket joint is:

• the elbow

• the knee

• the hip

• the neck

Which is not a function of the skeletal system?

• shape and support

• movement

• protection

• gas exchange

Tissue found in some bones that makes blood cells

• red marrow
• yellow marrow
• canaliculi
• lamellae

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-4

What are the bones that protect your heart and lungs?

• rib cage
• sternum
• clavicle
• femur