Skeletal System Mini-Review

what type of bone is the femur

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

Which of the following is not part of the axial skeleton?

• Skull

• Vertebrae

• Ribs

• Humerus

Which of the following is an example of a flat bone?

• Patella

• Scapula

• Vertebrae

• Femur

What is the name of the bone that houses the brain?

• Cranium

• Ulna

• Sternum

• Carpals

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

Which is NOT a component of the skeletal system?

• bones

• ligaments and tendons

• cartilage

• muscles

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Which best describes the function of your RIBCAGE?

• support of the body

• protection of soft organs

• storage of minerals and fats

• blood cell formation

Which is NOT a function of the skeletal system?

• Support

• Movement

• protection from UV Rays

• movement

Which is NOT a long bone?

• radius

• humerus

• tibia

• carpals

Red bone marrow is responsible for

• hematopoiesis

• bone remodelling

• growth ad repair

• production of fat

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