The Skeletal System

How many bones are in an average adult?

• 405

• 353

• 206

• 59

Bones are the structural support for our body. They provide the framework for __________.

• Muscle attachments

• Joints

• Muscle

• Tendons

These stimulate the breakdown of bones.

• Osteoblasts

• Osteoclasts

• Carbohydrates

• Calcium

Muscle attachments offer protection for vital organs like the __________.

• The brain

• Skin and vessels

• Skin

• Heart and lungs

This stimulates the creation of bones.

• Osteoclasts

• Osteoblasts

• Iron

• Calcium

Muscle attachments also allow movement by acting as levers for ___________ to manipulate.

• Joints

• Muscles

• Tendons

• Patella

Bones store __________ and produce blood cells.

• Carbohydrates

• Calcium

• Iron

• Fat

What type of tissue protects bones from hitting and rubbing against each other?

• Ligaments

• Axial

• Tendons

• Cartilage

The tibia and Radius bone are considered ____________.

• Long bones

• Short bones

• Flat bones

• Irregular bones

Carpals and Tarsals are considered __________.

• Long bones

• Short bones

• Flat bones

• Irregular bones