Skeletal System

Front

Long bones have a _____ that makes up most of bone's length and is composed of compact bone.

Back

diaphysis

Front

Which of the following statements about ribs is NOT true?

• false ribs are indirectly attached
• women have more ribs than men
• ribs are attached to the thoracic vertebrae
• floating ribs are not attached to the sternum

Back

women have more ribs than men

Front

Which of the following bones is NOT part of the axial skeleton? Options: clavicle, frontal, vertebrae, sternum

Back

clavicle

Front

The only freely moveable bone in the skull is the ______.

Back

mandible

Front

Which of the following statements about joints is NOT true?

• ball and socket joints allow the greatest range of motion
• fibrous joints allow no movement
• the only hinge joint is the elbow
• joints are also called articulations

Back

the only hinge joint is the elbow

Front

Which of the following bones is INCORRECTLY matched with its type? Options: ribs--irregular, carpals--short, ulna--long, cranial bones--flat

Back

ribs--irregular

Front

Which of the following statements about cranial bones is NOT correct?

• frontal bone makes the forehead
• parietal bones are larger than the occipital bone
• occipital bone is near the ear canal
• bones of the cranium are joined by fibrous joints

Back

occipital bone is near the ear canal

Front

Red bone marrow functions to

Back

produce blood cells

Front

Yellow marrow functions to ______.

Back

store fat

Front

Which structure is not visible in a slide of bone tissue under a microscope? Options: Haversian canals, canaliculi, osteocytes, epiphysis.

Back

epiphysis