Skeletal System: Bones of the Axial Skeleton Quiz

Osteoprogenitor, osteoblasts, osteocytes, and osteoclasts

25% water, 25% organic components, and 50% crystallized mineral salts

Osteoclasts resorb (break down) the bone matrix.

<p>The cessation of cartilage cell division and the replacement of cartilage by bone.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is required for normal bone remodeling and is detected by osteocytes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Long bones, short bones, flat bones, irregular bones</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Support and protection of soft tissues, levers for movement, hematopoiesis, storage of mineral and energy reserves</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Marrow cavity</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is located at the ends of long bones and it acts as a shock absorber and reduces friction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Compact bone is solid and hard, making up the shaft of long bones and the external layer of all bones, while spongy bone is located internal to compact bone and appears porous.</p> Signup and view all the answers