Skeletal System Marieb

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

How many bones are in an adult body?

• 600

• 206

• 300

• 210

Which is not a function of the skeletal system?

• shape and support

• movement

• protection

• gas exchange

Label the major bones of the skeleton

b

c

d

e

f

g

h

i

a

Phalanges

Sternum

Ilium

Skull

Mandible

Femur

Ribs

Sacrum

Phalanges!

Name the center of your skeleton

• Pelvic girdle

• vertebral column

• patella

• femur

Name the type of joint that have little or no movement.

• movable

• immovable

• Ball and Socket

• Hinge

What makes up the vertebral column?

• tendons

• ligaments

• vertebrae

• cartilage

What is a joint?

• The place where 2 or more bones meet.

• A thin membrane that covers the surface of bone.

• A band of tissue that hold bones together.

• Connective tissue

Which is a movable joint?

• Pelvis

• sutures

• cranium

• arms