Support and Movement

What is the firm and flexible connective tissue that covers the ends of bones at a joint?

• Ligament

• Tendon

• Cartilage

• Periosteum

What is the process called when bones harden as they develop?

• Calcification

• Ossification

• Solidification

• Mineralization

What is the fibrous attachment between bone and muscle called?

• Ligament

• Tendon

• Cartilage

• Synovial fluid

Which type of joint allows motion in all directions?

• Pivot

• Hinge

• Ball and socket

• Fixed

What is the structure and functional unit of bone that holds the bone cells and vessels together?

• Osteon

• Periosteum

• Cartilage

• Ligament

How many bones are there in the average human body?

• 206

• 180

• 220

• 196

What are the two main sections of the human skeleton?

• Axial and Appendicular

• Cranial and Caudal

• Dorsal and Ventral

• Superior and Inferior

Which part of the skeleton supports and protects the head, neck, and trunk?

• Axial skeleton

• Appendicular skeleton

• Cranial skeleton

• Pelvic skeleton

How many bones are in the appendicular skeleton?

• 126

• 80

• 206

• 150

Which type of bone is longer than it is wide, but not flat?

• Long bone

• Short bone

• Flat bone

• Irregular bone