b ones Flashcards
What is the primary function of bones in the human body?
To provide structure, support, and protection to the body’s organs.
True or False: Bones are considered living tissues.
True
What are the two main types of bone tissue?
Cortical (compact) bone and trabecular (spongy) bone.
Fill in the blank: The adult human skeleton typically consists of _____ bones.
206
Which type of bone is denser and stronger?
Cortical (compact) bone.
What is the name of the process by which bones develop?
Ossification.
Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of bone? A) Long B) Short C) Flat D) Wide
D) Wide
What is the role of osteoblasts in bone tissue?
To build new bone.
True or False: The human skull is made up of 22 bones.
True
What is the function of the bone marrow?
To produce blood cells.
Fill in the blank: The largest bone in the human body is the _____ bone.
Femur
What is the term for the junction where two bones meet?
Joint.
Multiple choice: Which bone is commonly referred to as the collarbone? A) Clavicle B) Scapula C) Sternum D) Humerus
A) Clavicle
What is the primary mineral found in bones?
Calcium.
True or False: Bones can remodel themselves throughout an individual’s life.
True
What is the name of the dense connective tissue that covers the outer surface of bones?
Periosteum.
Fill in the blank: The _____ vertebrae are located in the lower back.
Lumbar
What is the medical term for a break in a bone?
Fracture.
Multiple choice: Which type of joint allows for the greatest range of motion? A) Hinge B) Ball and socket C) Pivot D) Saddle
B) Ball and socket
What is the term for the soft tissue found within the cavities of bones?
Bone marrow.
True or False: The rib cage consists of 12 pairs of ribs.
True
What are the two divisions of the human skeleton?
Axial skeleton and appendicular skeleton.
Fill in the blank: The _____ is the only bone in the body that does not articulate with another bone.
Hyoid
What is the primary function of the axial skeleton?
To support the head, neck, and trunk.
