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Skeletal system introduction notes review

Total questions: 36

Worksheet time: 18mins

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Class
Date
1.

which of the following make up the skeletal system? (choose all that apply)

a)

Bones of the skeleton

b)

Cartilages, ligaments and other connective tissues that stabilize and connect the skeleton

c)

skeletal muscles

d)

nerves

2.

What are the functions of the skeletal system?

a)

support, protection, blood cell formation, leverage, storage

b)

support, protection, blood cell formation, movement, storage

c)

support, protection, blood cell formation, movement, transport

d)

temperature regulation, protection, blood cell formation, movement, storage

e)

support, protection, blood cell formation, leverage, transport

3.

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

a)

axial skeleton

b)

appendicular skeleton

c)

scary skeleton

d)

bony skeleton

4.

The part of the skeleton that includes all the limb bones

a)

axial skeleton

b)

appendicular skeleton

c)

scary skeleton

d)

bony skeleton

5.

The part of the skeleton that is greenish blue?

a)

axial skeleton

b)

appendicular skeleton

c)

scary skeleton

d)

bony skeleton

6.

The part of the skeleton that is tan or brown?

a)

axial skeleton

b)

appendicular skeleton

c)

scary skeleton

d)

bony skeleton

7.

Hematopoiesis is the scientific name for

a)

blood cell formation

b)

iron production

c)

white blood cells

d)

bone marrow

8.

What makes up the highest percentage of bone?

a)

collagen

b)

calcium

c)

potassium

d)

phosphate

e)

sodium

9.

Mature bone cells are called

a)

osteocytes

b)

osteoblasts

c)

osteoclasts

d)

osteoprogintor cells

10.

The bone cells that synthesize new matrix in the process of osteogenesis are called

a)

osteocytes

b)

osteoblasts

c)

osteoclasts

d)

osteoprogintor cells

11.

The bone cells that dissolve bone matrix are called

a)

osteocytes

b)

osteoblasts

c)

osteoclasts

d)

osteoprogintor cells

12.

The type of bone located where stresses are limited in direction is called

a)

compact bone

b)

spongy bone

c)

epiphysis

d)

diaphysis

13.

The type of bone located where stresses are weaker or multi-directional is called

a)

compact bone

b)

spongy bone

c)

epiphysis

d)

diaphysis

14.

Where would you find compact bone?

a)

A

b)

B

15.

Where would you find spongy bone?

a)

A

b)

B

16.

The shaft of a long bone that is composed of compact bone is called the

a)

diaphysis

b)

epiphysis

c)

periosteum

d)

endosteum

e)

medullary cavity

17.

the ends of the a long bone that is composed mostly of spongy bone is called the

a)

diaphysis

b)

epiphysis

c)

periosteum

d)

endosteum

e)

medullary cavity

18.

The outside covering of the diaphysis is called the

a)

diaphysis

b)

epiphysis

c)

periosteum

d)

endosteum

e)

medullary cavity

19.

The inner lining of the medullary cavity is called the

a)

diaphysis

b)

epiphysis

c)

periosteum

d)

endosteum

e)

medullary cavity

20.

The cavity of the diaphysis that is filled with red or yellow marrow is called the

a)

diaphysis

b)

epiphysis

c)

periosteum

d)

endosteum

e)

medullary cavity

21.

Covers the external surface of the epiphysis

-Made of hyaline cartilage

–Decreases friction at joint surfaces

a)

diaphysis

b)

epiphysis

c)

periosteum

d)

endosteum

e)

articular cartilage

22.

The shapes of bone are

a)

long, flat, short, irregular, sesamoid, and sutural

b)

big, flat, small, irregular, sesamoid, and sutural

c)

long, flat, short, irregular, sesamoid, and cranial

d)

long, flat, short, irregular, oval, and sutural

23.

What is the shape of the bones of limbs, except for the patella, wrist, and ankle?

a)

long

b)

flat

c)

short

d)

sesamoid

e)

irregular

24.

What is the shape of the wrist and ankle bones?

a)

long

b)

flat

c)

short

d)

sesamoid

e)

irregular

25.

What is the shape of the kneecap or patella?

a)

long

b)

flat

c)

short

d)

sesamoid

e)

irregular

26.

What is the shape of the vertebrae, hip, and some skull bones?

a)

long

b)

flat

c)

short

d)

sesamoid

e)

irregular

27.

What is the shape of the sternum, ribs, scapulae, and some skull bones?

a)

long

b)

flat

c)

short

d)

sesamoid

e)

irregular

28.

What is the part of the long bone labeled D called?

a)

proximal epiphysis

b)

distal epiphysis

c)

diaphysis

d)

periosteum

29.

What is the part of the long bone labeled E called?

a)

proximal epiphysis

b)

distal epiphysis

c)

diaphysis

d)

periosteum

30.

What is the part of the long bone labeled F called?

a)

proximal epiphysis

b)

distal epiphysis

c)

diaphysis

d)

periosteum

31.

What is the part of the long bone labeled C called? Outer covering of the diaphysis.

a)

proximal epiphysis

b)

distal epiphysis

c)

diaphysis

d)

periosteum

32.

What type of bone would be found at location A?

a)

Spongy

b)

Compact

c)

Epiphysis

d)

Diaphysis

e)

medullary cavity

33.

What type of bone would be found at location B?

a)

Spongy

b)

Compact

c)

Epiphysis

d)

Diaphysis

e)

medullary cavity

34.

The part of the bone labeled B is called the _______ epiphysis.

a)

Spongy

b)

Compact

c)

medial

d)

distal

e)

proximal

35.

The part of the bone labeled A is called the _______ epiphysis.

a)

Spongy

b)

Compact

c)

medial

d)

distal

e)

proximal

36.

What is the name of the fibrous cover on the outside of this bone?

a)

Spongy

b)

Compact

c)

endosteum

d)

periosteum

e)

diaphysis