Bone Function
What is the primary function of the skeletal system?
Support and protection
The axial skeleton includes all of the following EXCEPT…
-Pelvis
-Ribs
-Skull
-Vertebrae
Pelvis
What type of bone is the femur?
Long bone
What part of a long bone contains the bone marrow?
Medullary cavity
The largest and strongest bone in the body is the…
Femur
The axial skeleton serves primarily to…
Protect vital organs
Which bone is part of the appendicular skeleton?
-Parietal Bone
-Vertebrae
-Humerus
-Nasal Conchae
Humerus
What type of bone is the patella?
Sesamoid bone
Which of the following is the outermost layer of bone?
Periosteum
The vertebrae in the neck region are called…
Cervical vertebrae
The appendicular skeleton primarily functions to…
Allow movement
Which of these bones is part of the pectoral girdle?
-Vertebrae
-Frontal Bone
-Femur
-Clavicle
Clavicle
The sternum is classified as a…
Flat bone
Where does bone growth in length occur?
Epiphyseal plate
The vertebral column is made up of how many vertebrae?
24
Which of the following is a function of red bone marrow?
Produce blood cells
Which bone is NOT part of the axial skeleton?
-Ribs
-Vertebrae
-Scapula
-Vomer
Scapula
Which type of bone forms the interior of most bones and has a honeycomb-like structure?
Spongy bone
The end of a long bone is called the…
Epiphysis
The hyoid bone is unique because…
It does not articulate with any other bone
Which bones protect the brain?
Cranium
The pelvic girdle consists of…
-Coxal bones
-Scapula and clavicle
- Humerus and ulna
- Carpals and metacarpals
Coxal bones
Which of the following is NOT a type of bone cell?
- Osteocyte
- Osteoclast
- Osteoblast
- Myocyte
Myocyte
The main shaft of a long bone is called the…
Diaphysis
The rib cage consists of how many pairs of ribs?
12