Exam 8: Overview of the Skeleton: Classification and Structure of Bones and Cartilages

A trochanter is a .

Which of the following bone markings helps form joints?

Bones are somewhat flexible due to .

Which of the following bones belongs to the axial skeleton?

In adults, _ marrow fills the central canal of long bones, and marrow is found in the epiphyses of long bones.

Which of the following bone belongs to the axial skeleton and is a flat bone?

The skeleton is constructed of two types of tissue, .

In addition to supporting and protecting the body, the skeleton provides this function as well.

The epiphyses of long bones are .

are the telescoping tubes of matrix (concentric lamellae) with their central canals that form a large part of compact bone.

This is the most common type of skeletal cartilage.

This membrane lines the shaft of long bones, and covers the trabeculae of spongy bone.

All of the following are short bones except .

Which of the following structures is an attachment site for muscles or ligaments?

Vertebrae belong to this category of bones.

This type of cartilage supports the external ear and keeps it firm but flexible.

Which of the following bone belongs to the appendicular skeleton?

Bones of the skeleton are connected at junctions called _ .

This type of cartilage attaches ribs to the sternum.

This is a passageway for blood vessels and nerves.