Skeletal System

Which is not a function of the skeletal system?

• shape and support

• movement

• protection

• gas exchange

What is a joint?

• The place where 2 or more bones meet.

• A thin membrane that covers the surface of bone.

• A band of tissue that hold bones together.

• Connective tissue

Where is marrow found?

• In the cartilage

• In compact bone

• in spongy bone

• in the periosteum

What is hard bone?

• Cartilage

• Tendon

• Spongy Bone

• Compact Bone

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

• periosteum

• ligament

• tendon

• cartilage

What bone is highlighted?

• Skull (Cranium)

• Mandible

• Clavicle

• Scapula

What bone is highlighted?

• Ribs

• Vertebrae

• Clavicle

• Femur

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

• 205

• 206

• 208

• 200

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

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

• skeletal system

• circulatory system

• respiratory system

• muscular system