Skeletal Part 1

This is the process by which blood cells are formed in the bone marrow?

• photosynthesis

• osteocysis

• epiphysis

• hemopoesis

How many bones are in the human body?

• 106

• 206

• 198

• 298

Which of the following structure would not be a part of the axial skeleton?

• vertebral column

• pelvic girdle

• thoracic cage

• sternum

The ends of a long bone are called the __________.

• diaphysis

• epiphysis

• periosteum

• medullary cavity

What type of bone marrow is involved in fat storage?

• red marrow

• blue marrow

• yellow marrow

• brown marrow

What are mature bone cells called?

• osteocytes

• melanocytes

• lacunae

• canuliculi

What happens to the growth plate at the ends of the bones as human being gets older?

• A. The size of the growth plate remains the same.

• B. The growth plate increase in size.

• C. The growth plate decreases in size.

• D. The growth plate does not change until adulthood.

What type of synovial joint would you find in the elbow?

• ball & socket

• pivot

• saddle

• hinge

Infants tend to have soft spots on their skulls which are called....

• sutures

• foramen

• vomers

• fontanels

What are the roles of the Haversian & Volkmann Canals?

• A. They provide a passageway for nerve cells.

• B. They provide a passageway for osteocytes.

• C. They provide a passageway for blood vessels.

• D. They provide a passageway for spongy bone.