The Human Skeleton

Legs and arms are examples of a __________________ joint.

• Ball and Socket Joint

• Hinge Joint

• Pivot Joint

• Gliding Joint

Where is marrow found?

• In the cartilage

• In compact bone

• in spongy bone

• in the periosteum

What is hard bone?

• Cartilage

• Tendon

• Spongy Bone

• Compact Bone

A living bone's surface is covered with a tough, tight-fitting membrane called the _________________________.

• periosteum

• cartilage

• marrow

• compact bone

What is the function of marrow?

• To make protein

• To make red blood cells and store fat.

• reduce friction

• to hold bones together

What are the ends of bone covered with that helps reduce friction when two bones are rubbed together?

• periosteum

• ligament

• tendon

• cartilage

A tough band of tissue that holds bones together at the joint are called a __________________________.

• tendon

• cartilage

• periosteum

• ligament

Name the condition in which the bones become weak and break easily.

• Osteoarthritis

• Rheumatoid arthritis

• osteoporosis

• arthritis

The .................... is the internal framework of the human body.

• human skeleton

• human brain

• rip cage

Which part of the skeleton protects the heart and lungs?

• Ribs

• Backbone

• Skull

• Chest