Functions of the skeleton

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

• Storage of minerals

• Production of white blood cells

• Hearing

• Movement

Choose the correct bones situated in our ears that help with hearing.

• Stirrup

• Hammer

• Ischium

• Femur

Which of the following is NOT a mineral that the bones store?

• Phosphate ions

• Glucose

• Calcium

In the diagram alongside, what is another name for the diaphysis?

• shaft

• Head

• marrow cavity

• hyaline cartilage

In the diagram alongside, what is the name of the sensitive connective tissue layer that lines the inside surface of compact bone?

• endosteum

• periosteum

• epiphysis

• diaphysis

What is the name of the flexible connective tissue found in many places around the body, e.g. the ear?

• tendons

• fat

• cartilage

• bone

What type of cartilage is depicted in the image alongside?

• Elastic cartilage

• Fibrocartilage

• Hyaline cartilage

• No clue

What type of cartilage is depicted in the image alongside?

• Elastic cartilage

• Fibrocartilage

• Hyaline cartilage

• No clue

What type of joint is depicted in the image alongside?

• Ball and socket joint

• Hinge joint

• Cartilaginous joint

• Pivot joint

What type of joint is depicted in the image alongside?

• Fibrous joint

• Hinge joint

• Cartilaginous joint

• Pivot joint