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Skeletal System Mini-Review

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
what type of bone is the femur
a)
Long bone
b)
Short bone
c)
Flat bone
d)
Irregular bone
2.

Which of the following is not part of the axial skeleton?

a)

Skull

b)

Vertebrae

c)

Ribs

d)

Humerus

3.

Which of the following is an example of a flat bone?

a)

Patella

b)

Scapula

c)

Vertebrae

d)

Femur

4.

What is the name of the bone that houses the brain?

a)

Cranium

b)

Ulna

c)

Sternum

d)

Carpals

5.
One function of the skeletal system is _______ especially in regards to the vital organs, such as the brain, heart, and lungs.
a)
Protection
b)
Storage
c)
Synthesis
d)
Movement
6.

Which is NOT a component of the skeletal system?

a)

bones

b)

ligaments and tendons

c)

cartilage

d)

muscles

7.

Which best describes the function of your RIBCAGE?

a)

support of the body

b)

protection of soft organs

c)

storage of minerals and fats

d)

blood cell formation

8.

Which is NOT a function of the skeletal system?

a)

Support

b)

Movement

c)

protection from UV Rays

d)

movement

9.

Which is NOT a long bone?

a)

radius

b)

humerus

c)

tibia

d)

carpals

10.

Red bone marrow is responsible for

a)

hematopoiesis

b)

bone remodelling

c)

growth ad repair

d)

production of fat

11.

What part of the long bone is found on the ends and contains the red marrow?

a)

spongy bone

b)

compact bone

12.

Blood cell formation occurs in the

a)

compact bone area

b)

extracelullar matrix

c)

yellow bone marrow

d)

red bone marrow