Ch. 5.2 - The Skeletal System - Functions and Structure

Which of the following is not one of the five main functions of the skeletal system?

• protect internal organs and tissue

• manufacture blood cells

• store minerals

• heat regulation

The talus is an irregular bone.

• True

• False

The occiput is a flat bone.

• True

• False

The metacarpals are short bones.

• True

• False

The axis is an irregular bone.

• True

• False

The skeletal system is not composed of

• bones

• tendons

• ligaments

• cartilage

Bones consist of 1/3 __________ matter.

The inorganic material in bones includes calcium phosphate and _________.

The outer covering of a long bone is called the

• endosteum

• medullary cavity

• diaphysis

• periosteum

The ___________ in the ends of long bones and sandwiched between flat bones is filled with red bone marrow, where blood cells are manufactured