Introduction to Skeletal System

Tendons are structurally similar to ligaments but attach muscles to bones

• True

• False

Cartilage hold bones together at the joints

• True

• False

Which is not the function of the skeletal system?

• Support

• Detoxification

• Contractibility

The femoral bone is a

• Long bone

• Short bone

• Flat bone

Which compenent is heavier?

• Spongy bone

• Compact bone

Which is about to longitidunal growth?

• Periosteum

• Ephyseal plate

• Bone marrow

What is the name of the spongy layer in the skull?

• Wormian

• Diploe

• Epandimal

What is the ceramic-like material of the bones?

• Organic material

• Inorganic material

Which is the biggest sesamoid bone?

• Patella

• Femur

• Wormian bones

The hole through a bone is called ..................................?

• Tuberculum

• Sulcus

• Foramen