Bones Review

Short bones can be found in what part of the body?

• Forearms

• Thighs

• Shoulder s

• Wrists

Which type of marrow is responsible for storing fat?

• Yellow

• Red

• Osteoclasts

• Osteoblasts

We need our bones to protect our internal organs and support our body. What two other functions do our bones provide?

• Height and weight

• Hormonal secretions and cartilage production

• Blood cell production and mineral storage

• Size and shape

The ribs and the clavicle are classified as this type of bone.

• Circular

• Flat

• Tall

• Long

Bones are classified according to their shape. The five classifications are:

• Long, flat, short, sesamoid, irregular

• Long, short, fat, round, sesamoid

• Sesamoid, tall, irregular, small, circular

• Flat, round, vertebra, irregular, small

These are short bands of tough, flexible, fibrous connective tissue that connects two bones together and helps stabilize joints.

• ligaments

• medullary

• cartilage

• periosteum

The phalanges and the femur are both classified as this type of bone.

• small

• round

• flat

• long

This is a flexible connective tissue found in various forms and helps in the movement of joints.

• cartilage

• ligaments

• periosteum

• medullary

There are many parts to the structure of a long bone. What is the rounded end of the bone called?

• epiphysis

• medullary

• diaphysis

• peristeum

What is the hollow area inside of a long bone where you will find the bone marrow?

• Medullary Cavity

• Spongy Bone

• Epiphysis

• Periosteum