SKELETON SYSTEM

Long bones have a _____ that makes up most of bone's length and is composed of compact bone

• epiphyseal plate

• yellow marrow

• diaphysis

• articular cartilage

Which of the following statements about ribs is NOT true?

• false ribs are indirectly attached

• women have more ribs than men

• ribs are attached to the thoracic vertebrae

• floating ribs are not attached to the sternum

The only freely moveable bone in the skull is the ______.

• frontal

• maxilla

• occipital

• mandible

Red bone marrow functions to

• produce fat

• produce blood cells

• store cells

• produce new bone cells

Which is the correct order of ribs from superior to inferior?

• floating, true, false

• true, false, floating

• true, floating, false

• false, floating, true

What are functions of the skeletal system? Check all that apply.

• Movement

• Protection

• Sleep

• Support

Your _____ helps you stand tall.

• skull

• femur

• spine

• rib cage

Which vital organ does your skull protect?

• Brain

• Stomach

• Heart

• Lungs

Your _______ protects your heart and lungs.

• skull

• shoulder

• knee

• rib cage

True or false: When a bone breaks, it will stay broken forever.

• True

• False