Skeletal System 4.1-4.5 (Mid-Chapter Quiz)

One function 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

What is the function of marrow?

• To make protein

• To make red blood cells and store fat.

• reduce friction

• to hold bones together

Bones are living things.

• True

• False

The skeletal system works with the ______________ to help your body move.

• digestive system

• circulatory system

• respiratory system

• muscular system

The skull protects which organ?

• heart

• lungs

• brain

• stomach

What part of the skeleton protects the heart, lungs, and stomach?

• rib cage

• femur

• skull

• spine

Bone Tissues

• Bones

• Osseous Tissue

• Spongy Bone

• Compact Bone

• Articular Cartilage

Typically longer than they are wide

• Long Bone

• Short Bone

• Irregular Bone

• Flat Bone

Consist of a shaft with enlarged ends

• Long Bone

• Short Bone

• Irregular Bone

• Flat Bone