Skeletal System Test Review

These types of bones are long and cylindrical in shape and act as levers in the body.

• Long bones

• Short bones

• Irregular bones

• Sesamoid bones

This type of bone includes the skull, sternum, and ribs. They protect internal organs.

• Long bones

• Short bones

• Flat bones

• Sesamoid bones

Which of the following is a sesamoid bone?

• Ribs

• Femur

• Humerus

• Patella

These types of bones are cube like in shape and provide support and stability.

• Flat bones

• Sesamoid bones

• Short bones

• Long bones

This hallow region is where yellow bone marrow is stored.

• Medullary cavity

• Diaphysis

• Epiphysis

• Anticular cartilage

Where is red marrow located?

• Epipysis

• Diaphysis

• Medullary cavity

Which of the following is responsible for new bone cell growth?

• Osteoblast

• Osteocyte

• Osteoclasts

Which of the following is responsible for bone reabsorption or breakdown and is found at injury sites.

• Osteoblasts

• Osteoclasts

• Osteocytes

• Marrow

How many bones are in the adult human body?

• 206

• 300

• 305

• 198

Which number is the femur?

• 14

• 5

• 7

• 16