Skeletal System Bell Ringer

The skeletal system can be divided into two parts. What part is made up of the skull, sternum, vertebral column, and rib cage?

• appendicular

• axial

One of the functions of the skeletal system is _______ especially in regards to the vital organs, such as the brain, heart, and lungs.

• protection

• storage

• synthesis

• movement

________ is a function of the skeletal system that is completed by joints, ligaments, and tendons.

• protection

• storage

• synthesis

• movement

The classification of bone that are cubed-shaped such as your carpals and tarsals.

• long

• short

• flat

• irregular

Each epiphysis is surrounded by a protective covering of ___________________ that provides smooth movement of joints.

• lamellae

• articular cartilage

• diaphysis

• medullary cavity

Newborns are born with less bones because the bones haven't fused together yet.

• true

• false

The term for blood cell formation is _____________________.

• osteocyte

• hematopoiesis

• osteogenesis

• osteoblast

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The approximately _______ individual bones comprising the human skeleton come in many different sizes and shapes.

• 300

• 106

• 216

• 206

The bones of the spinal column and hip girdle are in this category.

• irregular

• short

• long

• flat

The function of the skeletal system where the body is able to draw upon phosphorus or calcium if levels in bloodstream fall below normal.

• support

• movement

• storage

• blood cell formation