Chapter 4 The Skeletal System

All of the following bones form part of the knee joint except

• The ilium.

• The tibia.

• The patella.

• The femur.

This image represents the __________ skeleton.

• appendicular skeleton

• axial skeleton

Which bone is highlighted

• humerus

• fibula

• radius

• ulna

• tibia

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

The bone represented by #2 is the ___________

• fibula

• tibia

• radius

• ulna

• femur

There are approximately ________ bones in the adult human body

• 260

• 206

• 305

• 350

Match the following types of bone cells.

• mature bone cells that are surrounded by the bone matrix

• Osteoclasts

• breaks done the bone matrix to release minerals we need

• Osteoblasts

• immature cells which build the bone matrix

• Osteocytes

Which type of cell is responsible for synthesizing and secreting organic components of the bone matrix?

• osteoprogenitor cells

• osteoblast

• osteoclast

• osteocyte

Which part of the skeleton includes the bones of the head, neck, chest, and back?

• Axial skeleton

• Appendicular skeleton

• Peripheral skeleton

• Central Skeleton

What function does the ribcage serve in the skeletal system?

• Produces red blood cells

• Stores Calcium

• Protects the heart and lungs

• Facilitates movement

What is the role of cartilage in the skeletal system?

• To cushion the joints

• store minerals

• produce red blood cells

• supply blood to bones