Bone Types and Functions

The study of bones is called

• chondrology

• histology

• osteology

• cytology

Where are sesamoid bones located?

• low pressure areas

• high pressure areas

• areas with no pressure

• The cranial area

What bone is an irregular bone?

• Patella

• Sternum

• Vertebra

• Rib

Which is a long bone?

• Ribs

• Wrist

• Arm

• Cranial

A place where two bones meet (also called a joint)

• diaphysis

• metaphysis

• epiphysis

• articulation

The two key mineral salts stored in bone tissue are

• calcium and potassium

• sodium and potassium

• calcium and phosphorus

• sodium and phosphorus

Where are sesamoid bones found?

• in the skull

• in tendons

• in the knee

• sternum

Hemopoiesis occurs in

• red bone marrow

• yellow bone marrow

• periosteum

• endosteum

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What type of bones are your wrists composed of?

• Flat

• Long

• irregular

• Short

Which is not a function of the skeletal system. 

• Movement

• Mineral homeostasis

• Site of red blood cell production

• Regulates body temperature