Med Term Introduction to Skeletal System

Which is not a function of the skeletal system

• framework for body

• protects internal organs

• produces calcium

• houses bone marrow

Which cells break down bone

• osteocytes

• osteoclasts

• osteoblasts

What is the tough, fibrous tissue that covers the bone

• periosteum

• endosteum

• medullary cavity

• epiphysis

Compact bone

• lighter bone found in the ends and inner portions of long bone

• dense, hard, strong bone

Central cavity located in the shaft of long bones

• medullary cavity

• diaphysis

• spongey bone

• compact bone

Location where red blood cells are prodcued

• compact bone

• medullary cavity

• epiphysis

• periosteum

Tissue that lines medullary cavity

• Endosteum

• periosteum

• diaphysis

• epiphysis

Cartilage that covers the ends of bones

• articular cartilage

• meniscus

• hyaline

Opening in a bone where blood vessels, nerves, and ligaments pass

• foramen

• process

• tubercule

• tuberosity

normal projections on surfaces of bones

• foramen

• process

• tubercle

• tuberosity