Skeletal System Test

Front

The adult skeletal system is composed of how many bones?

Back

206

Front

What is the name for the connector that attaches bone to bone?

Back

Ligament

Front

The joints in your knees and elbows are most similar to: a clock, a screw, a wheel, a door hinge

Back

a door hinge

Front

This joint allows movement in 360 degree motion

Back

ball and socket

Front

Shaking your head "no" is an illustration of using what type of joint in your neck?

Back

pivot

Front

The shaft or central part of the bone is also called the

Back

diaphysis

Front

Inner space of the LONG bone containing bone marrow?

Back

Medullary

Front

What are functions of the skeleton?

Back

Protection, Blood cell production, Movement, Mineral Storage

Front

Which of these is an irregular bone(s)?
Options: Vertebrae, Humerus, Phalanges, Tarsals

Back

Vertebrae

Front

The primary mineral stored by compact bone that makes bones strong (and comes from dairy) is known as

Back

Calcium