A&P Ch 5 Quiz 1

The proximal epiphysis is represented by ________.

• B
• A
• C
• D
• E

The area that causes the lengthwise growth of a long bone is indicated by ________

• E

• D

• C
• H

• G

The area that serves as a storage area for fat in adults is indicated by ________

• H
• A
• G

• E

• D

The diaphysis is indicated by ________

• C
• A
• B
• D
• E

The periosteum, a connective tissue covering on the diaphysis, is represented by ________.

• F
• B

• E

• C
• D

The area that contains glassy hyaline cartilage that provides a smooth slippery surface which decreases friction is indicated by ________

• D
• A
• B
• C
• E

Which of the following is NOT a function of the skeletal system?

• storage of fat and minerals
• support the body
• protection of soft body organs
• regulation of blood pressure

What bones protect the spinal cord?

• Ribs
• Sternum
• Vertebrae
• coxal bones

Cube-shaped bones that contain mostly spongy bone are called ________ bones.

• flat
• long
• short
• irregular

Small canals that connect osteocytes in their lacunae to the central canal are known as ________.

• canaliculi
• perforating (Volkmann's) canals
• central (Haversian) canals
• perforating (Sharpey's) fibers