A&P Skeletal System

The organ of the skeletal system are 

• Ligaments
• Bones
• Tendons
• periosteum 

Which set of bones below belongs to the axial skeleton?

• Femur, patella, tibia
• Clavicle, scapula, humerus
• Carpals, metacarpals, phalanges
• Skull, ribs, vertebrae

Which disease causes a build up of uric acid crystals in the joints (usually the big toe)?

• Osteoporosis

• Rickets

• Gout

• Rheumatoid arthritis

The fused plates in your skull (little/no flexibility) are an example of which type of joint?

• Cartilagenous

• Fibrous

• Synovial

What is the name for the cavity inside the diaphysis of a long bone?

• Epiphyseal Plate

• Medullary Cavity

• Periosteum

• Haversian Canal

Which of the following is a type of ball and socket joint? Select all that apply.

• Shoulder

• Skull and 1st vertebra

• Elbow

• Hip

Where do you find compact bone in a long bone?

• Around the outside, especially along the diaphysis

• In the interior of the bone

• In the Epiphyses

Which of the following is NOT a function of the spinal column?

• Allows for muscle attachment

• Protects the spinal cord and allows nerves to branch out

• Holds the head and trunk up

• Encases and protects the brain

What do you find at the end of long bones that helps joints glide smoothly?

• Compact Bone

• Cartilage

• Blood Vessels

• Periosteum

Inflammation of the joints that results in twisted gnarled fingers is:

• Gout

• Rheumatoid Arthritis

• Osteoarthritis

• Rickets