Review for Skeletal System Test

What is the location of the Humerus?

• Upper leg

• Upper arm

• Lower leg

• Lower arm

Which is an Irregular Bone?

• Humerus

• Carpal (Wrist bone)

• Vertebra

• Rib

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

This attaches bone to muscle.

• cartilage

• tendon

• ligament

This attaches bone to bone

• cartilage

• tendon

• ligament

The part of the bone that makes red blood cells.

• cartilage

• tendon

• ligament

• bone marrow

How many bones are in an adult body?

• 106

• 206

• 306

• 406

A living bone's surface is covered with a tough, tight-fitting membrane called the _________________________.

• periosteum

• cartilage

• marrow

• compact bone

What are the ends of bone covered with that helps reduce friction when two bones are rubbed together?

• periosteum

• ligament

• tendon

• cartilage

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