Skeletal Test

The clavicle, scapula, and coxal bones form the ____ skeleton.

• appendicular

• central

• axial

• main

Hematopoiesis is the formation of ________.

• bone

• blood

• balanced cells

• fat

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Which of the following is NOT a function of the skeletal system?

• used for structure and support

• synthesizes phosphorus

• provides attachment for muscles

• produces red blood cells

In the picture, what is labeled as A?

• spongy bone

• osteons

• compact bones

• trabecula

Tightly packed osteons make up the ____.

• articular cartilage

• epiphysis

• compact bone

• spongy bone

The vertebrae, sacrum, and hyoid bones are all classified as ___.

• compact bones

• irregular bones

• flat bones

• long bones

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Bones that are cube shaped and have more than compact bone are called ____.

• long bones

• flat bones

• irregular bones

• short bones

Hyaline cartilage is being replaced by ___ to make bones longer.

• osseous

• lamellae

• epiphyseal line

• articular cartilage

What kind of tissue is the "model" for bones in the embryo?

• dense fibrous connective tissue

• fibrocartilage

• hyaline cartilage

• elastic cartilage

Articular cartilage is found on the ends of bones in adults for _____.

• reducing friction between bones

• growing the width of bones

• ossification of bones

• storage of calcium in bones