Skeleton Flashcards
(26 cards)
What is the primary function of the skeleton?
To provide support and structure to the body.
True or False: The adult human skeleton consists of 206 bones.
True.
Fill in the blank: The axial skeleton includes the skull, vertebral column, and ______.
rib cage.
What type of bone is primarily responsible for producing blood cells?
Red bone marrow found in certain bones.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a function of bones? A) Support B) Protection C) Digestion D) Mineral Storage
C) Digestion.
What are the two main divisions of the skeleton?
Axial skeleton and appendicular skeleton.
True or False: The human skull is made up of 22 bones.
True.
Fill in the blank: The long bones of the body are primarily found in the ______ and ______.
arms; legs.
What is the term for the connective tissue that covers the outer surface of bones?
Periosteum.
Multiple Choice: Which bone is the longest in the human body? A) Femur B) Humerus C) Tibia D) Radius
A) Femur.
True or False: Cartilage is a type of dense connective tissue found in joints.
True.
What mineral is primarily stored in bones?
Calcium.
Fill in the blank: The ______ is the central part of a long bone.
diaphysis.
What is the role of osteoblasts in bone tissue?
To form new bone.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following bones is part of the appendicular skeleton? A) Skull B) Spine C) Clavicle D) Rib
C) Clavicle.
True or False: The vertebral column consists of 33 vertebrae in total.
True.
What is the function of the rib cage?
To protect the heart and lungs.
Fill in the blank: The two lower jaw bones are called ______.
mandibles.
What is the name of the joint that connects the skull to the spine?
Atlanto-occipital joint.
Multiple Choice: Which part of the skeleton includes the pelvis? A) Axial B) Appendicular C) Both A and B D) Neither
B) Appendicular.
True or False: All bones in the human body are classified as either long, short, flat, or irregular.
True.
What is the primary role of ligaments in the skeletal system?
To connect bones to other bones.
Fill in the blank: The ______ is a flexible tissue found at the ends of bones in a joint.
cartilage.
What is the name of the largest bone in the human body?
Femur.
