WorksheetsA&P Ch.6: Skeletal System
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
The term for blood cell formation
osteocyte
hematopoiesis
osteogenesis
osteoblast
The shaft, or middle, of a bone is called the
epiphysis
osteocyte
periosteum
diaphysis
The ends of a bone are called
epiphyses
diaphyses
osteoblasts
lacunae
Number of bones in an adult human body
106
206
360
150
This is included in the axial skeleton
pelvic girdle
clavicle
femur
vertebrae
This is included in the appendicular skeleton
skull
ribs
scapula
sternum
The periosteum is located
inside the medullary cavity
on the outside of the bone
in chambers called lacunae
in the lamellae
Yellow bone marrow is located in the _________________ and contains ______________
medullary cavity; fat
medullary cavity; red blood cells
epiphyses; fat
epiphyses; osteocytes
The lining of the medullary cavity is called the ______________
epiphysis
diaphysis
endosteum
periosteum
The cells that produce bone cells are called
osteocytes
osteoclasts
osteoblasts
lacunae
The cells that dissolve bone tissue in the resorption process are called
Osteocytes
Osteoclasts
Osteoblasts
Cartilaginous
Example of a synarthrotic joint:
shoulder
sutures of the skull
vertebrae
thumb
What bone is highlighted?
Ribs
Cranium
Clavicle
Femur
What bone is highlighted?
Skull (Cranium)
Mandible
Femur
Scapula
What bone is highlighted?
Vertebrae
Femur
Cranium
Ribs
What bone is highlighted?
Femur
Cranium
Ribs
Skull
What is the name for the connector that attaches muscle to bone?
ligament
tendon
joint
bones
What is the name for the connector that attaches bone to bone?
ligament
tendon
joint
cartilage
What do the bones make?
veins
cartilage
red blood cells
bone marrow
What is a flexible connective tissue that is found in your nose and ears?
cartilage
joints
ligaments
cranium
Which of the following best describes the job of the skeletal system?
Gives shape and support to the body.
Sends messages from the stomach to the brain.
Brings in and breaks down all nutrients for the body
The joint with a rounded end of bone fitting snug within another bone.
ball and socket joint
hinge joint
pivot joint
gliding joint
What is the scientific name of the 'jaw bone'?
Maxilla
Mandible
The bones at the end of our fingers and toes are known as _______________.
Tarsals
The phalanges
The bone that spans from the shoulder to the elbow is known as the ___________________.
Humerus
Ulna
Femur
Tibia
