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Skeletal System Vocabulary

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

These cells are responsible for removing minerals and collagen from bones.

a)

Osteoblast

b)

Osteoplast

c)

Endorphins

d)

Hematoma

2.

These cells are responsible for adding new collagen and minerals to bones

a)

Osteoblast

b)

Periosteum

c)

Osteoplast

d)

Stem Cells

3.

These are the natural painkillers of the body.

a)

Stem Cells

b)

Osteoblast

c)

Endorphins

d)

Periosteum

4.

This is a swelling or collection of blood at the site of an injury that involves a broken blood vessel.

a)

Stem

b)

Osteoblast

c)

Stem Cell

d)

Hematoma

5.

These cells are responsible for making new cells , they divide every 1 to 2 days.

a)

Bone Cells

b)

Stem Cells

c)

Muscle Cells

d)

Cardiac Cells

6.

This is a dense fibrous membrane that covers the surface of the bones except joints.

a)

Endorphins

b)

Hematoma

c)

Periosteum

d)

Osteoplast

7.

The ___________________ skeleton is made up of the front and hind limbs

a)

Appendicular

b)

Axial

8.

The head, spinal cord (vertebrae) and ribs make up the

____________ skeleton.

a)

Axial

b)

Appendicular

9.

The ______________ bone in the horse is equal to the knee bone in Humans.

a)

Hock

b)

Patella

c)

Vertebrae

d)

Ulna

10.

The Ulna and Radius are fused in horses, but not in Humans.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

The navicular bone is located behind the ___________

bone.

a)

Coffin

b)

Cannon

c)

Splint

d)

Tarsal

12.

The horse has about ______ bones.

a)

200

b)

202

c)

205

d)

210

13.

Which bone is shown here?

a)

Navicular

b)

Cannon

c)

Patella

d)

Splint