Functions of the Skeletal System

The skeletal system is responsible for the storage of minerals such as _______.

• calcium

• iron

• potassium

• sodium

Blood cell production in the skeletal system occurs in the _______.

• red marrow

• yellow marrow

• periosteum

• compact bone

What type of bone is the Frontal bone?

• Flat bone

• Long bone

• Irregular bone

• Short bone

What type of bone is the Carpal bone?

• Sesamoid bone

• Long bone

• Short bone

• Sutural bone

What type of bone is the Patella?

• Irregular bone

• Sesamoid bone

• Flat bone

• Long bone

What type of bone is the Femur?

• A) Long bone

• B) Sutural bone

• C) Short bone

• D) Flat bone

What type of bone is the Vertebra?

• Flat bone

• Irregular bone

• Sesamoid bone

• Long bone

What are long bones and where are they found?

• Longer than wide, found in arms, legs, hands, feet, fingers, and toes. Movement, support.

• Shorter than wide, found in the skull and pelvis.

• Flat and thin, found in the ribcage and skull.

• Irregularly shaped, found in the vertebrae and facial bones.

What are flat bones and where are they found?

• Thin with parallel surfaces, found in the skull, sternum, ribs, and scapula. Muscle attachment, protects internal organs.

• Thick and rounded, found in the limbs. Primarily for movement.

• Irregularly shaped, found in the vertebrae. Provides support and protection.

• Hollow and cylindrical, found in the long bones. Stores bone marrow.

What are sutural bones and where are they found?

• Small, irregular bones, found between the flat bones of the skull.

• Large bones found in the arms and legs.

• Bones that form the jaw and teeth.

• Bones that make up the vertebral column.