Skeletal System Quiz Review

What is the function of hemopoiesis in the skeletal system?

• Stores calcium and phosphorus

• Makes red blood cells

• Protects vital organs

• Supports muscles

What is the role of osteoclasts in bone formation?

• Forming new bone cells

• Absorbing bone tissue during growth/healing

• Hardening of the bone

• Maturing bone cells

What is the function of long bones in the body?

• Provide stability

• Protect internal organs

• Support weight and facilitate movement

• Embedded in tendons

What is the primary function of the medullary canal in long bones?

• Outer covering

• Inner portion of tissue or an organ

• Joint articulation

• Bone hardening

What is the only truly movable part of the skull?

• Maxilla

• Mandible

• Temporal bone

• Occipital bone

Which bone forms a transverse arch that allows the thumb and fingertips to be brought together?

• Metacarpals

• Phalanges

• Carpals

• Ilium

Which bone bears the majority of the body's weight when standing or moving?

• Fibula

• Patella

• Tibia

• Calcaneus

What is the function of the phalanges?

• Provide a stable base for the foot

• Help with balance, walking, running, and jumping

• Act as a lever for the calf muscles

• Absorb shock and support the body's weight

What type of joint allows the most movement?

• Hinge

• Pivot

• Ball and socket

• Gliding

Which joint type allows rotation?

• Hinge

• Pivot

• Ball and socket

• Gliding