Exploring the Skeletal System

What is the place where two bones meet?

• bones

• tendons

• ligament

• joint

What is the place where two bones meet?

• bone

• joint

• circulation

What type of bone is the femur?

• Flat bone

• Long bone

• Short bone

• Irregular bone

Which of the following is an example of a flat bone?

• Humerus

• Sternum

• Femur

• Tibia

What is the primary function of short bones?

• Support and stability with little movement

• Protection of internal organs

• Facilitate movement

• Store minerals

Which type of joint allows for the greatest range of movement?

• Hinge joint

• Ball and socket joint

• Pivot joint

• Saddle joint

What type of movement does a hinge joint allow?

• Rotational movement

• Back and forth movement

• Side to side movement

• Gliding movement

Which of the following is an example of an irregular bone?

• Scapula

• Vertebra

• Patella

• Radius

What type of joint is found in the shoulder?

• Hinge joint

• Ball and socket joint

• Pivot joint

• Gliding joint

Which bone is classified as a sesamoid bone?

• Patella

• Ulna

• Clavicle

• Fibula