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WorksheetsSkeletal system introduction notes review
Total questions: 36
Worksheet time: 18mins
which of the following make up the skeletal system? (choose all that apply)
Bones of the skeleton
Cartilages, ligaments and other connective tissues that stabilize and connect the skeleton
skeletal muscles
nerves
What are the functions of the skeletal system?
support, protection, blood cell formation, leverage, storage
support, protection, blood cell formation, movement, storage
support, protection, blood cell formation, movement, transport
temperature regulation, protection, blood cell formation, movement, storage
support, protection, blood cell formation, leverage, transport
The part of the skeleton that includes the cranium, vertebrae & ribs. This division of the skeleton provides body’s structural core, supporting the appendicular skeleton
axial skeleton
appendicular skeleton
scary skeleton
bony skeleton
The part of the skeleton that includes all the limb bones
axial skeleton
appendicular skeleton
scary skeleton
bony skeleton
The part of the skeleton that is greenish blue?
axial skeleton
appendicular skeleton
scary skeleton
bony skeleton
The part of the skeleton that is tan or brown?
axial skeleton
appendicular skeleton
scary skeleton
bony skeleton
Hematopoiesis is the scientific name for
blood cell formation
iron production
white blood cells
bone marrow
What makes up the highest percentage of bone?
collagen
calcium
potassium
phosphate
sodium
Mature bone cells are called
osteocytes
osteoblasts
osteoclasts
osteoprogintor cells
The bone cells that synthesize new matrix in the process of osteogenesis are called
osteocytes
osteoblasts
osteoclasts
osteoprogintor cells
The bone cells that dissolve bone matrix are called
osteocytes
osteoblasts
osteoclasts
osteoprogintor cells
The type of bone located where stresses are limited in direction is called
compact bone
spongy bone
epiphysis
diaphysis
The type of bone located where stresses are weaker or multi-directional is called
compact bone
spongy bone
epiphysis
diaphysis
Where would you find compact bone?
A
B
Where would you find spongy bone?
A
B
The shaft of a long bone that is composed of compact bone is called the
diaphysis
epiphysis
periosteum
endosteum
medullary cavity
the ends of the a long bone that is composed mostly of spongy bone is called the
diaphysis
epiphysis
periosteum
endosteum
medullary cavity
The outside covering of the diaphysis is called the
diaphysis
epiphysis
periosteum
endosteum
medullary cavity
The inner lining of the medullary cavity is called the
diaphysis
epiphysis
periosteum
endosteum
medullary cavity
The cavity of the diaphysis that is filled with red or yellow marrow is called the
diaphysis
epiphysis
periosteum
endosteum
medullary cavity
Covers the external surface of the epiphysis
-Made of hyaline cartilage
–Decreases friction at joint surfaces
diaphysis
epiphysis
periosteum
endosteum
articular cartilage
The shapes of bone are
long, flat, short, irregular, sesamoid, and sutural
big, flat, small, irregular, sesamoid, and sutural
long, flat, short, irregular, sesamoid, and cranial
long, flat, short, irregular, oval, and sutural
What is the shape of the bones of limbs, except for the patella, wrist, and ankle?
long
flat
short
sesamoid
irregular
What is the shape of the wrist and ankle bones?
long
flat
short
sesamoid
irregular
What is the shape of the kneecap or patella?
long
flat
short
sesamoid
irregular
What is the shape of the vertebrae, hip, and some skull bones?
long
flat
short
sesamoid
irregular
What is the shape of the sternum, ribs, scapulae, and some skull bones?
long
flat
short
sesamoid
irregular
What is the part of the long bone labeled D called?
proximal epiphysis
distal epiphysis
diaphysis
periosteum
What is the part of the long bone labeled E called?
proximal epiphysis
distal epiphysis
diaphysis
periosteum
What is the part of the long bone labeled F called?
proximal epiphysis
distal epiphysis
diaphysis
periosteum
What is the part of the long bone labeled C called? Outer covering of the diaphysis.
proximal epiphysis
distal epiphysis
diaphysis
periosteum
What type of bone would be found at location A?
Spongy
Compact
Epiphysis
Diaphysis
medullary cavity
What type of bone would be found at location B?
Spongy
Compact
Epiphysis
Diaphysis
medullary cavity
The part of the bone labeled B is called the _______ epiphysis.
Spongy
Compact
medial
distal
proximal
The part of the bone labeled A is called the _______ epiphysis.
Spongy
Compact
medial
distal
proximal
What is the name of the fibrous cover on the outside of this bone?
Spongy
Compact
endosteum
periosteum
diaphysis
