4 Skeletal System Physiology Quiz #1

Example of a sesmoid bone.

• trapazoid

• humerous

• vertebrae

• patella

• sternum

Example of a irregular bone.

• trapazoid

• humerous

• vertebrae

• patella

• sternum

Blood cells are formed in...

• red marrow

• yellow marrow

• osteon systems

• osteocytes

The shaft of a long bone.

• epiphysis

• diaphysis

• compact bone

• epiphyseal plate

The process of bone forming from cartilage is called

• ossification

• callus zone

• growth

• fracture repair

Where is spongy bone located?

• diaphysis

• epiphysis

• haversian canals

• medullary cavity

Bone cells that live within the bone are called?

• osteocytes

• osteoblasts

• osteoclasts

• osteons

What is the slippery surface that cover the end of bones and helps absorb shock?

• synovial membrane

• synovial fluid

• ligament

• cartilage

Bones that have complex shapes are called...

• Flat bones

• Irregular bones

• Sesamoid bones

• Long bones

The femur is what type of bone?

• Long Bone

• Short Bone

• Flat Bone

• Irregular Bone

• Sesamoid Bone