Functions of the Skeletal System
Divisions of the Skeleton
Structure of Long Bones
Vertebral Column
Miscellaneous
100
Name the five functions of the skeletal system.
Support Protection Storage Movement Blood cell formation (hematopoiesis)
100
What are the two divisions of a human skeleton?
Axial and appendicular.
100
Where is yellow marrow stored within long bones?
The medullary cavity.
100
The vertebral column contains ___ distinct curves.
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100
What type of connective tissue links bone to bone?
Ligaments
200
Bones are responsible for storing this vital substance.
What is calcium.
200
This division contains the xyphoid process, mandible, and maxilla.
The axial skeleton.
200
The long, hollow tube that makes up the body of a long bone is called what?
The diaphysis.
200
The lumbar vertabre are on what part of the back?
Lower back
200
There are ____ true ribs and _____ false ribs.
7 true; 5 false
300
Where does blood cell formation take place?
Red bone marrow.
300
The scapula and clavicle are part of what division of the skeleton?
Appendicular
300
This type of cartilage exists only in joints.
Articular cartilage.
300
How many cervical vertabre are there?
7
300
What type of connective tissue links bone to muscle?
Tendons
400
This division contains the illium and the tarsals.
The appendicular skeleton.
400
The cavity on the proximal and distal ends of a long bone which is comprised of spongy bone is called....
The epiphysis.
400
These vertabre serve as an attachment point for the ribs.
Thoracic
400
Name the three types of bones that comprise the wrist, palm of the hand and fingers.
Carpals, metacarpals, & phalanges.
500
Bone is made from what type of tissue?
Connective.
500
The hyoid bone is contained in which division of the skeleton?
Axial
500
The thin membrane that lines the medullary cavity is called the...
Endosteum.
500
The bone located on the very bottom of the spinal column is called the....
Coccyx
500
This bone is on the medial side of the forearm.
The ulna.
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