Ch. 6 Pt. I review

What are functions of the skeleton?

• Protection
• Blood cell production
• Movement
• All of these

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NGSS.HS-LS1-2

Which of these is an irregular bone(s)?

• Pelvis
• Humerus
• Phalanges
• Tarsals

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

• Support

• Communication

• Hematopoiesis

• Mineral storage

An example of flat bone.

• skull

• humerus

• carpals

• femur

An example of long bone. MORE THAN ONE ANSWER

• skull

• femur

• vertebrae

• humerus

• carpals

An example of irregular bone. MAYBE MORE THAN ONE ANSWER?!

• skull

• femur

• vertebrae

• carpals

• Scapula

Typically longer than they are wide

• Long Bone

• Short Bone

• Irregular Bone

• Flat Bone

Examples: Most bones of the skull, Ribs, Sternum, Scapula

• Long Bone

• Short Bone

• Irregular Bone

• Flat Bone

Generally cube-shaped

• Long Bone

• Short Bone

• Irregular Bone

• Flat Bone

Examples: Carpals (wrist bones) Tarsals (ankle bones)

• Long Bone

• Short Bone

• Irregular Bone

• Flat Bone