Skeletal System

Question 1

This system provides structural support to the body.

Answer 1

Skeletal System

Question 2

This system protects your vital organs.

Answer 2

Skeletal System

Question 3

This system facilitates movement.

Answer 3

Skeletal System

Question 4

This system stores minerals like calcium and phosphorus.

Answer 4

Skeletal System

Question 5

This system produces blood cells in the bone marrow

Answer 5

Skeletal System

Question 6

The process by which bones are formed.

Answer 6

Ossification

Question 7

During ___________, connective tissues, typically cartilage, are gradually replaced with bone tissue.

Answer 7

Ossification

Question 8

This process is essential for the development and growth of the skeletal system.

Answer 8

Ossification

Question 9

These bones are typically longer than they are wide and have a shaft (diaphysis) and two ends (epiphyses).

Answer 9

Long Bones

Question 10

These bones are found in the arms and legs and are responsible for supporting weight and facilitating movement.

Answer 10

Long Bones

Question 11

These bones are roughly equal in length, width, and thickness.

Answer 11

Short Bones

Question 12

These bones provide stability and support and can be found in the wrists and ankles.

Answer 12

Short Bones

Question 13

These bones are thin and flat, with two layers of compact bone enclosing a layer of spongy bone.

Answer 13

Flat Bones

Question 14

These bones provide protection and serve as sites for muscle attachment, such as the skull and rib cage.

Answer 14

Flat Bones

Question 15

These bones have complex shapes and do not fit into the categories of long, short, or flat bones.

Answer 15

Irregular Bones

Question 16

The vertebrae and facial bones are examples of this type of bone.

Answer 16

Irregular Bones

Question 17

The patella (kneecap) is a prominent example of this type of bone.

Answer 17

Sesamoid Bones

Question 18

Small, round bones that develop within tendons, often near joints.

Answer 18

Sesamoid Bones

Question 19

These joints do not allow any movement.

Answer 19

Immovable Joints (Synarthroses)

Question 20

These joints are often found in the skull, where the bones are tightly fused together to protect the brain.

Answer 20

Immovable Joints (Synarthroses)

Question 21

These joints allow limited movement.

Answer 21

Partly Movable Joints (Amphiarthroses)

Question 22

The pubic symphysis, which connects the two pelvic bones, is an example of this type of joint.

Answer 22

Partly Movable Joints (Amphiarthroses)

Question 23

These joints are highly flexible and allow a wide range of movements.

Answer 23

Movable Joints (Diarthroses or Synovial Joints)

Question 24

The hip joint and shoulder joint are great examples of this type of joint.

Answer 24

Movable Joints (Diarthroses or Synovial Joints)