Skeletal System Question Preview (ID: 19524)


Review Bone Functions And Identify Common Bones Of The Skeletal System. TEACHERS: click here for quick copy question ID numbers.

The adult human skeleton has _____ bones.
a) 602
b) over 300
c) 206
d) none of the above

_____ is found at the ends of bones and helps to cushion and protect where bones meet.
a) cartilage
b) fat
c) calcium
d) A joint

Joints are held together by connective tissue called _____.
a) tendons
b) ligaments
c) cartilage
d) calcium

A disease of the joints that causes painful movement is called _____.
a) arthritis
b) osteoporosis
c)
d)

_____ is a disease of the bones that causes bones to become brittle and break easily.
a) arthritis
b) osteoporosis
c)
d)

This bone tissue has many open spaces.
a) compact
b) spongy
c)
d)

This bone tissue is rigid and dense.
a) compact
b) spongy
c)
d)

This bone tissue surrounds the bone and is what you see when you look at the skeleton.
a) compact
b) spongy
c)
d)

This bone tissue provides most of the strength for bones.
a) compact
b) spongy
c)
d)

Your bones provide protection to your organs.
a) True
b) False
c)
d)

Bones contain marrow which is where calcium is made.
a) True
b) False
c)
d)

Without bones you would not be able to sit, stand, walk, or run.
a) True
b) False
c)
d)

This is the longest and strongest bone in your body and it is attached to your pelvis.
a) Vertebral Column
b) Femur
c) Humerus
d)

These bones protect your heart, lungs, and liver.
a) Pelvis
b) Vertebral Column
c) Rib Cage
d)

These bones help you type on your computer and hold a pencil.
a) Tarsals
b) Metatarsals
c) Phalanges
d)

Bones are alive.
a) True
b) False
c)
d)

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