Bones Flashcards
(27 cards)
What is the largest bone in the human body?
The femur.
True or False: The human skeleton is made up of 206 bones.
True.
Fill in the blank: The ___ is the bone located in the upper arm.
humerus.
What is the function of the rib cage?
To protect the heart and lungs.
Multiple choice: Which of the following bones is part of the skull? A) Femur B) Mandible C) Clavicle
B) Mandible.
What are the two main types of bone tissue?
Cortical bone and trabecular bone.
True or False: The vertebral column consists of 33 vertebrae.
True.
Fill in the blank: The ___ is the bone in the lower leg that is on the medial side.
tibia.
What is the primary mineral found in bones?
Calcium.
Multiple choice: Which bone is known as the collarbone? A) Scapula B) Sternum C) Clavicle
C) Clavicle.
What type of joint is the shoulder joint?
Ball-and-socket joint.
True or False: The pelvis is comprised of three bones.
True.
Fill in the blank: The ___ is the bone of the forearm that is on the lateral side.
radius.
What is the term for the growth plate in long bones?
Epiphyseal plate.
Multiple choice: Which part of the bone contains the bone marrow? A) Cortex B) Diaphysis C) Epiphysis
B) Diaphysis.
What is the role of osteoblasts?
To form new bone tissue.
True or False: The human skull is made up of 22 bones.
True.
Fill in the blank: The ___ is the bone that forms the base of the skull.
occipital bone.
What is the term for the soft tissue that connects bones at a joint?
Ligament.
Multiple choice: Which bone is known as the knee cap? A) Patella B) Tibia C) Fibula
A) Patella.
What is the function of osteoclasts?
To break down bone tissue.
True or False: Bones are primarily composed of organic material.
False.
Fill in the blank: The ___ is the longest bone in the human body.
femur.
What type of bone is found at the ends of long bones?
Cancellous bone (or spongy bone).
