How many bones make up the skeletal system?

Hematopoiesis takes place in the bones. This is the production of

These two minerals are important to and stored in the bones.

This type of bone tissue is dense, homogeneous, and makes up the outer part of a bone.

The sternum and skull bones are types of

The medullary cavity in the shaft of a long bone contains

Mature bone cells that make up most of the bone structure are called

Lamellae surround these – the tubes where blood vessels run through the bone.

This substance in bones provides flexibility and tensile strength.

Bone markings reveal where muscles, tendons, and ligaments were attached and where blood vessels and nerves passed.

The joints between the bones in the skull are

The only movable joint in the skull is associated with the

Bones such as the humerus, femur, tibia, and ulna may be classified as

Using the image of the bone to the right, what does the letter “d” (the outer covering of the bone) represent?

The outer covering of the bone is secured to the bone by hundreds of pieces of connective tissue called

These cells are responsible for breaking down bone.

Which one is true about the appendicular skeleton?

The paranasal sinuses

Located in the temporal bone of the skull is a canal that leads to the middle ear. It is called the

The vertebral column

This is the only bone in the body that does not articulate with another bone – it serves as a moveable base for the tongue.

The C1 vertebra allows you to nod “yes.” It is also known as

The lowest part of the sternum is the

Also known as a “soft spot” on a baby, this is the name of the fibrous membrane that connects the cranial bones in a baby, thus allowing the brain to grow.

Which statement about the ribs is not true?

The large opening at the base of the occipital bones, which allows the spinal cord to connect to the brain is called the

The spinal column is made up of vertebrae – what is the correct breakdown and order from top to bottom of those vertebrae?

The pectoral girdle is

The human body has more ___ vertebrae than any other type.

Which statement about the pelvic girdle is not true?

The bones in the lower back are known as

This is the largest bone of the body.

Which pelvis in the picture is female?

Which bone is more medial?

A fracture is

Which vertebrae experience the most stress?

Where two bones meet is known as

Phalanges are bones found in the _______.

Radius is a bone located in the _______.

Sacrum is a bone found at the base of the _______.

Scapula is commonly known as the _______ bone.

Sternum is also called the _______ bone.

Tarsals are bones found in the _______.

Thoracic Vertebrae are part of the _______.

Tibia is a bone located in the _______.

True rib refers to ribs that are directly attached to the _______.

Ulna is a bone found in the _______.