Skeletal System Test Review

Front

What type of tissue includes bone?

Back

Connective tissue

Front

What type of bone has a long diaphysis and two epiphyses?

Back

Long bone

Front

Which type of bone cell breaks down bone matrix during remodeling?

Back

Osteoclasts

Front

What are diagonal breaks in the bone called?

Back

Oblique fractures

Front

Which bone is part of the appendicular skeleton?

Back

Scapula (shoulder blade)

Front

What is the primary function of osteoblasts?

Back

To build new bone matrix.

Front

What is the role of osteocytes in bone tissue?

Back

To maintain bone tissue.

Front

What type of bone is characterized by being cube-shaped?

Back

Short bone

Front

What is the function of cartilage in the skeletal system?

Back

To provide cushioning and support at joints.

Front

What is the difference between the axial and appendicular skeleton?

Back

The axial skeleton includes the skull, vertebral column, and ribs; the appendicular skeleton includes the limbs and girdles.