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Ch. 5.2 - The Skeletal System - Functions and Structure

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is not one of the five main functions of the skeletal system?

a)

protect internal organs and tissue

b)

manufacture blood cells

c)

store minerals

d)

heat regulation

2.

The talus is an irregular bone.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

The occiput is a flat bone.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

The metacarpals are short bones.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

The axis is an irregular bone.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

The skeletal system is not composed of

a)

bones

b)

tendons

c)

ligaments

d)

cartilage

7.

Bones consist of 1/3 (a)   matter.

8.

The inorganic material in bones includes calcium phosphate and (a)   .

9.

The outer covering of a long bone is called the

a)

endosteum

b)

medullary cavity

c)

diaphysis

d)

periosteum

10.

The (a)   in the ends of long bones and sandwiched between flat bones is filled with red bone marrow, where blood cells are manufactured

11.

What is the structure represented by the letter "A"?

a)

epiphysis

b)

diaphysis

c)

compact bone

d)

articular cartilage

12.

Which structure is represented by the letter "G"?

a)

spongy bone

b)

proximal epiphysis

c)

distal epiphysis

d)

diaphysis

13.

Which structure is represented by the letter "D"?

a)

red bone marrow

b)

endosteum

c)

medullary cavity

d)

diaphysis

14.

Which structure is represented by the letter "E"?

a)

endosteum

b)

compact bone

c)

medullary cavity

d)

diaphysis

15.

Which structure is represented by the letter "I"?

a)

epiphyseal plate

b)

proximal epiphysis

c)

distal epiphysis

d)

periosteum