Human Skeletal System Quiz

Which bone is part of the appendicular skeleton?

• Frontal

• Sternum

• Femur

• Vertebra

What is the function of the periosteum in bone structure?

• Houses fat

• Forms the growth plate

• Becomes vascularized

• Covers the outer surface of bone

Which part of the bone is labeled as "A" in Figure 5-2?

• Periosteum

• Compact bone

• Endosteum

• Cavity

What occurs concurrently with the formation of the periosteal bud?

• Cavity formation within hyaline cartilage

• Collar of bone laid down around hyaline cartilage

• Osteoclasts remove cancellous bone

• Osteoblasts lay down bone

What is the role of osteoclasts in bone remodeling?

• Lay down new bone

• Remove cancellous bone

• Form the periosteum

• Invade the marrow cavity

What is the primary function of spongy bone?

• Support and protection

• Fat storage

• Blood cell production

• Length growth

Which bone forms the lower jaw?

• Maxilla

• Mandible

• Sternum

• Sacrum

Which bone is part of the vertebral column?

• Sacrum

• Clavicle

• Scapula

• Patella

Which bone is located in the wrist?

• Metacarpals

• Carpals

• Phalanges

• Tarsals

Which bone is colored in yellow in the diagram?

• Zygomatic

• Mandible

• Nasal

• Maxilla