Chapter 6 Bone Anatomy

The human skeleton can be subdivided into two parts, what part is made up of the skull, sternum, vertebral column and rib cage?

• appendicular
• axial

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

One function of the skeletal system is _______ especially in regards to the vital organs, such as the brain, heart, and lungs.

• Protection
• Storage
• Synthesis
• Movement

_________ is a function of the skeletal system that is completed by joints, ligaments, and tendons.

• Protection
• Storage
• Synthesis
• Movement

The site of bone growth on a long bone is called

• Epiphyseal plate

• diaphysis

• periosteum

• medulary cavity

The shaft of the long bone. 

• epphysis
• diaphysis
• epiphyseal line
• growth plate

Bone tissue is also called osseous tissue.

• True
• False

The functional unit that makes up compact bone is called the

• Osteon

• Trabeculae

• Central Canal

• Osteocyte

What part of an osteon is number 3 pointing to? (small tubes perpendicular to central canal)

• Lamellae

• Central Canal

• Osteocyte

• Canaliculi