Introduction to Skeletal System

(a)   is the process of bone formation

Cells that break down old or damaged bone are known as ​ (a)   while cells that lay down immature new bone are known as ​ (b)  

• Osteoclasts
• Osteoblasts
• chondrocytes
• osteons

Which is NOT a function of the skeletal system

• Gives the body shape

• Makes Calcium

• Assists in movement of the body

• Makes blood cells

The holes in the sacrum are known as _____?

• Sacral Tuberosity

• Sacral Foramen

• Sacral Processess

• Sacral Fossa

Highlighted in red is a hollow portion of the scapula where the infraspinatus muscle sits. What is the space probably called?

• Infraspinatus Foramen

• Infraspinatus Fossa

• Infraspinatus Process

• Infraspinatus Tuberosity

What type of bone is highlighted in red?

• Irregular

• Flat

• Long

• Short

Which type of bone is highlighted green?

• Irregular

• Flat

• Long

• Short

Which is NOT a long bone?

• Radius

• A Phalanx Bone

• A Carpal Bone

• Tibia

The middle or shaft of a long bone is known as the _________.

• Diaphysis

• Epiphysis

• Metaphysis

• Epiphyseal Plate

What is the medical term for the growth plate

• Diaphysis

• Epiphysis

• Epiphyseal Line