Skeletal System Unit Review

The skeleton that forms the main trunk of the body, including the skull, vertebrae, and ribs.

• Axial

• Appendicular

The skeleton that includes the arms and legs, as well as the shoulders and hips.

• Axial

• Appendicular

The two bones found in the forearm.

• Tibia and fibula

• Radius and ulna

• Tarsals and metatarsals

• Maxilla and mandible

The two bones found in the lower leg.

• Radius and ulna

• Maxilla and mandible

• Humerus and femur

• Tibia and fibula

The bones that make up your fingers and toes.

• Carpals

• Tarsals

• Phalanges

• Epiphyses

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Match the type of bone with its structural building blocks.

• Osteons (cylinders)

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• Spongy bone

• Trabeculae (little beams)

• Compact bone

The ends of a long bone, which are filled with spongy bone.

• Epiphysis

• Metaphysis (epiphyseal plate)

• Diaphysis

The long shaft of a long bone.

• Epiphysis

• Metaphysis (epiphyseal plate)

• Diaphysis

Growth plates. The area between the knobby ends and long shaft of a long bone.

• Ephiphysis

• Metaphysis (epiphyseal plate)

• Diaphysis

The hard outer coating of a bone.

• Spongy bonne

• Diaphysis

• Yellow bone marrow

• Periosteum