Skeletal System n More

The shaft of any long bone is also called the ____.

• epiphysis
• diaphysis
• endosteum
• periosteum

Elizabeth was running when chipmunk reached up with its tail and grabbed her foot. Elizabeth tried to prevent coming in contact with the sidewalk by extending her arms out. Which fracture can occur when a person tries to break their fall with outstretched arms?

• greenstick fracture
• impacted fracture
• comminuted fracture

• spiral fracture

There are roughly 20 different types of this disorder which is a chronic inflammation of a joint is ____.

• osteoporosis
• fracture
• scoliosis
• arthritis

Which of the following make up the axial skeleton?

• cranium, tibia, fibula, vertebrae
• cranium, patella, sternum, pelvis
• clavicle, scapula, phalanges, tarsals
• cranium, sternum, vertebrae, ribs

Which of the following is NOT a function of the skeleton?

• Production of blood cells
• Gives the body form
• Protects internal organs
• Generates heat

A bone structure which allows blood vessels and nerves to pass through it is referred to as a ____.

• process

• foramen

• fissure

• tuberosity

Creates a smooth surface for motion within the joints and protects the ends of bones.

• Cartilage
• Bone Marrow
• Ligaments
• Bursa

Spongy bone is located at the ____, where _____ is found producing blood cells?

• diaphysis, spongy bone

• epiphysis, spongy bone

• diaphysis, compact bone

• epiphysis, compact bone

Which type of synovial joint allows a flick of the wrist to prepare and throw a frisbee between the radius and carpal bones?

• Ball & Socket

• Pivot

• Hinge

• Condyloid

The mammary is ____ and ____ to the acromial region.

• “anterior, superior”

• “anterior, inferior”

• “posterior, inferior”

• “posterior, superior”