28 Questions
What is the function of ligaments in the skeletal system?
Connect two bones together, particularly in the joints
Which component is abundant in bone's intercellular material?
Collagen
In the skeletal system, what attaches muscle to bone?
Tendon
What type of bone forms the inner trabeculated layer?
Spongy bone
Which type of bone develops in cartilaginous models?
Cartilagenous bone
What is the main function of compact bone in the skeletal system?
Provide protection and strength to bones
Which bones belong to the axial skeleton?
Sternum
Which of the following bones belongs to the flat bones?
Sternum
Which of the following bones belongs to the long bones?
Fibula
Which bone does belong to the irregular bones?
Scapula
How many pairs of ribs are attached directly to the sternum?
12
What type of bone does the cranium of the skull belong to?
Flat bone
Which bones are often filled with marrow and blood vessels?
Long bones
What is the function of irregular bones based on their shape and structure?
Protect internal organs with their complex shape
Where does endochondral ossification take place in bone development?
First by the hyaline cartilage
Which bones are generally cub-shaped and have cancellous tissue covered by a thin layer of compact bone?
Short bones
What is stored in the medullary cavity of long bones?
Red bone marrow
How many thoracic vertebrae are there?
12
Which type of ribs are attached to the sternum?
True ribs
What are the 11th and 12th ribs commonly known as?
Floating ribs
What type of bone is the vertebrae in the vertebral column?
Flat
Which part of the body does the number of cervical vertebrae refer to?
8
What is the main function of the skull?
House and protect the brain
Which part of the axial skeleton includes the sternum and ribs?
Thoracic cage
How many cranial bones are found in the skull?
8
What type of joints separates the bones of the skull?
Sutures
In terms of length, how does the vertebral column differ between males and females?
Males have a longer vertebral column than females
Which part of the skull contains bones that protect and support the entrances to digestive and respiratory tracts?
Maxillary bones
Learn about the parts of the skeletal system including bones, cartilages, ligaments, and tendons. Understand their functions and how they contribute to the human body's structure and movement.
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