Bones Flashcards
(27 cards)
What is the primary function of bones in the human body?
Support and structure.
True or False: Bones are static structures that do not change over time.
False.
Fill in the blank: The adult human skeleton is made up of approximately _____ bones.
206.
What type of tissue is bone classified as?
Connective tissue.
Which type of bone is characterized by a dense outer layer and a spongy interior?
Cortical bone.
What is the name of the process by which bones grow and develop?
Ossification.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of bone cell? A) Osteoblast B) Osteoclast C) Chondrocyte D) Osteocyte
C) Chondrocyte.
What mineral is primarily stored in bones and is crucial for bone strength?
Calcium.
True or False: The axial skeleton includes the skull, vertebral column, and rib cage.
True.
What are the two main divisions of the human skeleton?
Axial and appendicular skeleton.
Fill in the blank: The ends of long bones are called _____.
Epiphyses.
What is the function of bone marrow?
To produce blood cells.
Multiple Choice: Which bone is the longest in the human body? A) Humerus B) Femur C) Tibia D) Radius
B) Femur.
What is the term for the soft tissue found in the hollow center of bones?
Bone marrow.
True or False: Bones can heal themselves after a fracture.
True.
What is the name of the joint that allows for the greatest range of motion?
Ball-and-socket joint.
Fill in the blank: The _____ is the bone that forms the forehead.
Frontal bone.
Which vitamin is essential for calcium absorption and bone health?
Vitamin D.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following bones is part of the skull? A) Scapula B) Mandible C) Femur D) Tibia
B) Mandible.
What type of joint is found in the knee?
Hinge joint.
True or False: Cartilage is found on the ends of bones in a joint.
True.
What is the primary role of osteoclasts?
To break down bone tissue.
Fill in the blank: The _____ is the bone that forms the lower jaw.
Mandible.
Multiple Choice: Which part of the bone contains blood vessels and nerves? A) Periosteum B) Endosteum C) Compact bone D) Spongy bone
A) Periosteum.
