Anatomy of Bones

The patella is known as a ________ 

• Long bone
• short bone
• flat bone
• sesamoid bone

The scapula is known as _____________

• long bone
• short bone
• flat bone
• sesamoid bone

Spongy bone would primarily be found where in a bone?

• diaphysis
• epiphysis
• periosteum
• endosteum

Osteoclasts build new bone

• That's True!
• That's not True!

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The shaft of the bone is also called the

• epiphysis
• diaphysis
• endosteum
• periosteum

Mature bone cells that live in tiny cavities withing the bone are called?

• osteocytes
• osteoblasts
• osteoclasts
• ostea

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The bones act as pillars to support the body trunk when we stand. What function of bone does this match?

• Protection
• Movement
• Storage
• Support

How do Calcium and Phosphorus relate to the skeletal system?

• Calcium and Phosphorus are made by the skeletal sytem
• Calcium and Phosphorus are stored in the skeletal system
• Calcium and Phosphorus are toxic to the skeletal system
• There is no connection between the skeletal system, Calcium and Phosphorus

This image shows what important function of the skeletal system

• storage
• movement
• protection
• blood cell formation

The bone marrow is the sight for?

• storage of calcium
• formation of blood cells
• muscles attachment
• formation of calcium and phosphorus