Skeletal System Review

Which of the following is not a function of the skeletal system

• support and protection

• hemopoiesis

• vitamin D synthesis

• mineral storage

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 is compact bone?

• the soft tissue in the bone that makes blood cells

• the soft tissue in the bone that stores energy as fat

• the hard dense layer of bone

• the layer of bone that makes the bones lightweight

What is spongy bone?

• the soft tissue in the bone that makes blood cells

• the soft tissue in the bone that stores energy as fat

• the hard dense layer of bone

• ends of bones with holes in it

What type of fracture breaks through the skin?

• Compound Fracture

• Simple Fracture

• Complete Fracture

• Incomplete Fracture

What type of fracture does not break through the skin?

• Compound Fracture

• Simple Fracture

• Complete Fracture

• Incomplete Fracture

Articular cartilage _____.

• supports the nose

• forms the larynx

• covers the end of bones at joints

• connects ribs to the sternum

The diaphysis of a long bone is _____.

• the end of the bone

• the inner part of the bone

• the outer part of the bone

• the shaft of the bone

Epiphyses are _____.

• the shaft of the bone

• inner part of the bone

• the ends of the bone

• outer part of the bone

The adult skeletal system is composed of how many bones?

• 216
• 371
• 206
• 199