Intro Skeletal System

Bones that are approximately equal in length, width, and thickness. (Ex. carpals)

• long

• short

• flat

• irregular

• sesamoid

Identify the structures of microscopic bone.

d

e

f

g

c

b

a

canaliculi

spongy bone

blood vessels

periosteum

Haversian canal

osteon

compact bone

Organize these options into the right categoriesd

Groups:

(a) FLAT

,

(b) LONG

,

(c) IRREGULAR

,

(d) SHORT

• carpals

• humerus

• femur

• fibula

• pelvic

• sternum

• mandible

• tarsals

• parietal

• vertebrae

• clavicle

• tibia

• ribs

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Which is NOT a part of the skeletal system:

• Bones

• Joints

• Tendons

• Ligaments

• Cartilage

The skeleton has ______ bones.

___________ makes up 80% of the human skeleton:

• Compact

• Soft

• Spongy

• Solid

The femur is an example of a:

• Long bone

• Short bone

• Irregular bone

• Flat bone

The skull is an example of a:

• Long bone

• Short bone

• Irregular bone

• Flat bone

The vertebrae (bones of spine) are an example of a:

• Long bone

• Short bone

• Irregular bone

• Flat bone

The skull bones, vertebral column and bony thorax are included in the:

• Appendicular Skeleton

• Axial Skeleton