Chapter 6 A&P I

The hard, dense structural connective tissue that provides structural support is known as

• bone

• cartilage

• areolar tissue

• dense regular connective tissue

The semi-rigid structural connective tissue that provides flexibility and facilitates movement is known as

• bone

• cartilage

• areolar tissue

• dense regular connective tissue

Match the following functions of the skeletal system:

• structural support

• stores calcium, phosphate, fats, etc.

• storage of minerals

• individual/groups of bones provide framework for the attachment of soft tissues and organs

• protection

• delicate tissues and organs are surrounded by skeletal elements

• produces blood cells

• work as levers allowing for delicate motion to powerful changes

• facilitates movement

• hematopoiesis

Match the following features to the bone classification that it describes:

• irregular

• complex shape

• short

• small and rounded

• long

• cube-like shape; equal in length, width, and thickness

• flat

• thin and curved

• sesamoid

• cylinder-like shape; longer than it is wide

The humerus, tibia, fibula. metacarpal, and phalanges are all classfied as

• long

• short

• flat

• irregular

• sesamoid

The carpals and tarsals are classfied as

• long

• short

• flat

• irregular

• sesamoid

The sternum, skull, and floating ribs are classfied as

• long

• short

• flat

• irregular

• sesamoid

The vertebrae and pelvic bones are classfied as

• long

• short

• flat

• irregular

• sesamoid

The patella is classfied as

• long

• short

• flat

• irregular

• sesamoid

Match the following bone markings

• condyle

• rounded surface

• head

• flat surface

• articulation

• prominent rounded surface

• facet

• where two bones meet