Bones
The body system that is made up of more than 200 bones in the adult human.
Skeletal System
Which of these is a NOT a function the skeletal system provides: shape, smell, protection or support.
Smell
What is the point where two bones come together.
Joint
Are bones in a person living?
Yes.
What are the bones that make up the fingers and toes?
Phalanges
These bones run down the back, also called the backbone and contain nerves.
Vertebrae
What organ does the skull protect?
Brain
What type of joint allows a person to bend back and forth only and name at least one of those joints on the body?
Hinge joint, elbow, knee
Which of these statements is NOT true about Spongy Bone: it makes the bones stronger, it is throughout the bone, it makes the bone lighter or it resembles a sponge.
It is throughout the bone. It is actually only on the ends of bones.
What is the not-so funny upper arm bone?
Humerus
This is the largest bone in your body and runs from your hip to your knee.
Femur
Name two organs the rib cage and sternum protect.
Lungs and heart
Which type of joint give the greatest range of motion, including rotational and multi-directional movement, and name a joint?
Ball and Socket Joint, Hips and Shoulders
Which of these bone marrows stores up fat for energy and which is where red blood cells are created?
Yellow bone marrow and red bone marrow
Body tissue that protects, supports or connects parts of the body.
Connective tissue
What are the two lower leg bones from the little toe to big toe.
Fibula and Tibia
T or F: The skeletal system enables you to move.
True
T or F: The neck is an example of a pivot joint.
True, the knee is also a pivot joint
T or F: Petroleum is the connective tissue that covers the bones.
False. It is periosteum.
A type of connective tissue that covers the ends of bones to cushion against friction in joints.
Cartilage
This bone is also known as the shoulder blade for it's location and shape.
Scapula
What organ is protected by the vertebra or backbone?
Spinal Cord
What motion does the gliding joint have and name at least one joint in the body.
It has a gliding or sliding motion, wrists and ankles
What is the name of the tiny holes in the Compact Bone that carry blood vessels and nerves to the surface of the bones?
Canals
Name the two lower arm bones starting with the bone on the thumb side.
Radius and Ulna