Skeletal System Review

Front

What connects muscle to bone?

Back

Tendon

Front

NAME THE #17 GROUP OF BONES

Back

METACARPALS

Front

Bone forming cells are called...

Back

Osteoblasts

Front

NAME THE #11 GROUP OF BONES

Back

THORACIC VERTEBRAE

Front

Epiphyses are _____

Back

the ends of the bone

Front

What is the function of ligaments?

Back

To connect bone to bone.

Front

What is the shaft of a long bone called?

Back

Diaphysis

Front

What type of bone is primarily responsible for blood cell production?

Back

Red bone marrow found in spongy bone.

Front

What are the two main divisions of the skeletal system?

Back

Axial and appendicular skeleton.

Front

What is the role of osteoclasts?

Back

To break down bone tissue.