2.01 Exam Review

Fill in the blank: ________ are bone forming cells (immature).

• Osteoblasts

• Osteoclasts

• Chondrocytes

• Fibroblasts

Fill in the blank: ________ absorbs bone tissue during growth/healing.

• Osteoclast

• Osteoblast

• Chondrocyte

• Fibroblast

Fill in the blank: ________ are mature bone cells.

• Osteocytes

• Osteoblasts

• Chondrocytes

• Fibroblasts

Fill in the blank: ________ is the hardening of the bone.

• Ossification

• Calcification

• Osteoporosis

• Cartilage

Fill in the blank: ________ is the space between bones of the skull from birth to 1 year of age.

• Fontanel

• Suture

• Cartilage

• Ligament

Flat bones protect ________.

• internal organs

• muscles

• skin

• joints

Irregular bones protect ________.

• internal organs

• muscles

• cartilage

• skin

Long bones support weight and facilitate ________.

• movement

• digestion

• respiration

• hearing

Short bones provide ________.

• stability

• flexibility

• protection

• movement

Sesamoid bones are embedded in ________.

• tendons

• ligaments

• cartilage

• muscles