CH 18.2 Vocabulary Quiz

What is the primary function of the appendicular skeleton?

• To protect the brain and spinal cord

• To support the body's weight and facilitate movement

• To produce red blood cells

• To store minerals

Which of the following is a characteristic of compact bone?

• It is lightweight and contains red bone marrow

• It is a tough, fibrous tissue connecting bones

• It is the hard, dense outer layer of bone tissue

• It surrounds the imaginary centerline of the body

What type of tissue is a ligament?

• A type of bone tissue

• A type of muscle tissue

• A type of fibrous tissue

• A type of nerve tissue

Which part of the skeleton includes the skull, spine, and rib cage?

• Appendicular skeleton

• Axial skeleton

• Compact bone

• Spongy bone

What is the main feature of spongy bone?

• It is the hard, dense outer layer of bone

• It contains red bone marrow and is less dense

• It connects bones to other bones

• It forms the skull and rib cage