Skeletal System

Which mineral makes up the majority of our bone matrix?

• Calcium

• Sodium

• Lithium

• Magnesium

What part of bones produce blood cells?

• Compact Bone

• Red Bone Marrow

• Yellow Bone Marrow

• Epiphysis

Which of the following is NOT a function of bones?

• hematopoiesis

• mineral storage

• maintenance of body temperature

• protection

The ends of a long bone are called the

• diaphysis

• epiphyses

• metaphyses

• endosteum

Which of the following is NOT an example of a long bone?

• humerus

• tibia

• radius

• talus

Bone matrix forming cells:

• osteocytes

• osteoblasts

• osteoclasts

• osteogenic cells

Bone matrix destroying cells:

• osteocytes

• osteoblasts

• osteogenic cells

• osteoclasts

Bone tissue composed of small needle-like pieces of bone with open spaces:

• lacunae

• compact bone

• canaliculi

• spongy bone

The bones of the skeletal system can be subdivided into two large groups, the _________

skeleton, and the _________ skeleton.

• pelvic / appendicular

• axial/ appendicular

• axial/ pectoral

• pectoral / pelvic

The zygomatic bones are also called the _________.

• jawbones

• wrist bones

• thigh bones

• cheekbones