skeletal system

Question 1

______ are tiny cavities which osteocytes are found.

Answer 1

Lacunae

Question 2

the _____ skeleton consists of bones in the middle of the body.

Answer 2

axial

Question 3

____ bone is solid.

Answer 3

compact

Question 4

Infant skeletons mostly consist of….

Answer 4

cartilage

Question 5

Bone cells are called….

Answer 5

osteocytes

Question 6

The ______ skeleton consists of bones in the limbs.

Answer 6

Appendicular

Question 7

_____ is the process of cartilage hardening into bone.

Answer 7

ossification

Question 8

lacunae are arranged in circles called…..

Answer 8

lamella

Question 9

_____ canals contain blood vessels

Answer 9

Haversian

Question 10

blood cell formation occurs in __ ______

Answer 10

red marrow

Question 11

Difference between compact and spongy bone?

Answer 11

1. compact- solid & provides structure

2. spongy- sponge like structure & provides flexability

Question 12

how many bones are found in the infant skeleton?

Answer 12

about 300

Question 13

how many bones are found in the adult skeleton?

Answer 13

206

Question 14

what does skeletal maturity mean?

Answer 14

all cartilage has been replaced by bone

Question 15

why is it important for blood vessels reach bone cells?

Answer 15

provide bones with oxygen & nutrients

Question 16

why is it important for some fetal bones to be unfused?

Answer 16

so that babies fit through birth canal & it prevents bones from shattering during birth

Question 17

what is found in the middle of lamellae?

Answer 17

haversion canal & blood vessels

Question 18

which two minerals are stored in bones?

Answer 18

calcium & phosphorus

Question 19

where is fat stored?

Answer 19

yellow marrow

Question 20

what is the shaft of a long bone called?

Answer 20

Diaphysis

Question 21

what are the ends of a long bone called?

Answer 21

Epiphysis

Question 22

what is the lining of bones called?

Answer 22

periosteum