Holcomb Skeletal System Review

Which system is responsible for creating red blood cells?

• skeletal

• muscular

• respiratory

• nervous

Which system of the human body provides protection to most of the major organs?

• skeletal system

• circulatory system

• respiratory system

• muscular system

Which of the following best describes the job of the skeletal system?

• Gives shape and support to the body.

• Sends messages from the stomach to the brain.

• Brings in and breaks down all nutrients for the body

The joint with a rounded end of bone fitting snug within another bone.

• ball and socket joint

• hinge joint

• pivot joint

• gliding joint

The joint that moves in one direction, like a door

• ball and socket joint

• hinge joint

• pivot joint

• gliding joint

The joint that consists of a bone resting atop another bone, permitting free movement.

• ball and socket joint

• hinge joint

• pivot joint

• gliding joint

The joint in which bones slip over other bones, allowing free movement.

• ball and socket joint

• hinge joint

• pivot joint

• gliding joint

This attaches bone to muscle.

• cartilage

• tendon

• ligament

This is at the end of a bone, cushions/tough

• cartilage

• tendon

• ligament

The part of the bone that makes red blood cells.

• cartilage

• tendon

• ligament

• bone marrow