Parts of a bone, bone types, sections of the skeleton

The outer layer of the bone, called __________, is dense and provides structural strength.

• Compact Bone

• Spongy Bone

• Marrow

• Blood Vessels

__________ is found in the ends of long bones and has a porous structure.

• Spongy Bone

• Compact Bone

• Marrow

• Blood Vessels

Red and white blood cells are made in the __________.

• Marrow

• Compact Bone

• Spongy Bone

• Blood Vessels

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NGSS.MS-LS1-3

4. __________ run through the bone to deliver nutrients and oxygen to cells.

• Blood Vessels

• Nerves

• Lymphatics

• Muscles

_________ are longer than they are wide and include the femur and humerus.

• Long Bones

• Short Bones

• Flat Bones

• Irregular Bones

_________ are roughly cube-shaped and found in the wrist and ankle (e.g., carpals, tarsals).

• Short Bones

• Long Bones

• Flat Bones

• Irregular Bones

_________ have a thin, flat shape and provide protection for organs (e.g., cranium, ribs).

• Flat Bones

• Long Bones

• Short Bones

• Irregular Bones

_________ have complex shapes that don’t fit into other categories (e.g., vertebrae, pelvis).

• Irregular Bones

• Long Bones

• Short Bones

• Flat Bones

The _________ skeleton includes the skull, vertebrae, and rib cage.

• Axial Skeleton

• Appendicular Skeleton

The _________ skeleton includes the arms, legs, pelvis, and shoulder bones.

• Appendicular Skeleton

• Axial Skeleton