Skeletal System Review2

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During a biology class, James broke his arm. The doctor explained that the part of James' bone surrounding the medullary cavity that was affected is called...

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compact bone

Front

During a biology class, Luna, William, and Jackson were studying human anatomy. They learned that the skull, vertebral column, and thorax are all part of the

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axial skeleton

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Which of the following is NOT a function of the skeleton? Production of blood cells, Stores minerals like calcium, Protects internal organs, Generates heat

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Generates heat

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What is the place where these two bones meet? Options: hinge, pivot, synarthroses, ball and socket

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ball and socket

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What is the connector that attaches muscles to bones?

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tendon

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You smooth muscle helps you ___________.

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Move food through your digestive system

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What is the type of fracture called where the bone doesn't completely break?

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A greenstick fracture

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What part of the bones allows for continued growth in children? Options: Sutures, Fontanels, Epiphyseal plate, Compact bone

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Epiphyseal plate

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A fractured bone that doesn't break the skin is called a:

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Closed fracture

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What are the holes in the human skull that allow for blood vessels and nerves to pass through?

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Foramens