Chapter 3 Test Review

Which is NOT a function of the skeletal system?

• produces calcium

• act as the framework for the body

• creates blood cells

• support and protect internal organs

During the process of ​ (a)   ​ , the ​ (b)   are cells that breakdown old bone and ​ (c)   cells are responsible for building new bone. The finished bone cells are known as an ​ (d)   .

• ossification
• osteoclasts
• osteoblasts
• osteocyte

Which area of the bone is center portion made of compact bone?

• proximal epiphysis

• distal epiphysis

• diaphysis

• foramen

Match the structure to its best description:

• located at the epiphysis in the spongy bone

• medullary cavity

• covers the surface of bones where they form joints

• periosteum

• tough outer covering of the bone

• endosteum

• contains the yellow bone marrow

• articular cartilage

• lines the medullary cavity

• red bone marrow

Which type of bone marrow is known as hemopoietic tissue?

• red bone marrow

• yellow bone marrow

The arrow is pointing at what type of landmark?

• tubercle

• process

• foramen

• tuberosity

Which component of the synovial joint acts as a lubricant to make sure movement is smooth?

• synovial capsule

• synovial fluid

• ligaments

• synovial membrane

Match the joint of the body to the synovial joint classification:

• Hinge

• Pivot

• Pivot

• Hinge

• Ball-and-socket

• Ball-and-socket

• Saddle

• Gliding

• Gliding

• Saddle

Ribs 8-10 attach the the sternum through a shared piece of cartilage, they are known as _ ribs

• true

• floating

• false

The 5 vertebrae of the lower back is known as the _ spine

• thoracic

• lumbar

• cervical