Skeletal System Mega Review

The human skeleton can be subdivided into two parts, what part is made up of the skull, sternum, vertebral column and rib cage?

• appendicular
• axial

What type of bone is the femur?

• Long bone
• Short bone
• Flat bone
• Irregular bone

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

The ______________ is made up of arms, wrists, hands, fingers, legs, ankles, feet, and toes.

• Axial
• Appendicular

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

• Protection
• Storage
• Synthesis
• Movement

The site of bone growth on a long bone is called

• Epiphyseal plate
• diaphysis
• periosteum
• meduary cavity

The shaft of the long bone. 

• epphysis
• diaphysis
• epiphyseal line
• growth plate

Bone tissue is also called osseous tissue.

• True
• False

Which of the following is NOT a function of bones?

• hematopoiesis

• storage

• maintenance of body temperature

• protection

The ends of a long bone are called the

• diaphysis

• epiphyses

• periosteum

• endosteum