BIOL1307 Tobola Lecture 14

What is osteology?

• The study of muscles

• The study of joints

• The study of the skeletal system

• The study of cartilage

Which type of skeleton is found in humans?

• Hydrostatic skeleton

• Exoskeleton

• Endoskeleton

• None of the above

What is the primary function of red bone marrow?

• Energy storage

• Hemopoiesis (formation of blood cells)

• Mineral storage

• Support and protection

How many bones are typically in the human body?

• 196

• 206

• 216

• 226

What type of joint is the knee?

• Ball and socket

• Hinge

• Pivot

• Saddle

Which bone is part of the axial skeleton?

• Humerus

• Femur

• Sternum

• Scapula

What type of bone is the femur?

• Long bone

• Short bone

• Flat bone

• Irregular bone

What is the primary component of the organic matrix of bone tissue?

• Calcium

• Phosphate

• Collagen

• Water

What is the function of osteoclasts?

• Form new bone tissue

• Maintain existing bone tissue

• Resorb (break down) bone tissue

• Store calcium

What type of muscle is found in the heart?

• Skeletal muscle

• Smooth muscle

• Cardiac muscle

• Voluntary muscle