Skeletal System

________ is the long shaft of a bone

• Endosteum

• Diaphysis

• Epiphysis

The two extremities or ends of the bones are called _______

• epiphysis

• diaphysis

• periosteum

______ is mainly a storage area for fat cells and contains cells that form leukocytes, or white blood cells

• Orange marrow

• Red marrow

• Yellow marrow

______ is a cavity in the diaphysis that is filled with yellow marrow

• Endosteum

• Medullary canal

• Periosteum

______ is the membrane that lines the medullary canal, produces some bone growth, and keeps the yellow marrow intact

• Diaphysis

• Endosteum

• Periosteum

_______ produces red blood cells, platelets, and some white blood cells.

• Yellow marrow

• Red marrow

• Blue marrow

_____ is a tough membrane that covers the outside of the bone that contains blood vessels, lymph vessels, and osteoblasts

• Periosteum

• Endosteum

• Epiphysis

______ forms the main trunk of the body and is composed of the skull, spinal column, ribs, and breastbone

• Appendicular skeleton

• Axial skeleton

• Parietal skeleton

_____ forms the extremities and is composed of the shoulder girdle, arm bones, pelvic girdle, and leg bones

• Axial skeleton

• Appendicular skeleton

• Ethmoid skeleton

_____ is the spherical structure that surrounds and protects the brain

• Scapula

• Tibia

• Cranium