Ch. 6 Bones and Skeletal Tissue

Question 1

This type of skeletal tissue has high water content, no nerves or blood vessels and is surrounded by dense connective tissue.

Answer 1

Skeletal cartilage

Question 2

This is dense connective tissue that envelops cartilage where it is not at a joint.

Answer 2

Perichondrium

Question 3

Name the three types of cartilage.

Answer 3

1. Hyaline
2. Elastic
3. Fibrocartilage

Question 4

This is the most abundant type of cartilage making up articular- joints, costal- connects ribs to sternum, respiratory, nasal.

Answer 4

Hyaline

Question 5

This type of cartilage bends easily and makes up the ears and epiglottis.

Answer 5

Elastic cartilage

Question 6

This type of cartilage is highly compressible and strong under heavy pressure and stress. It makes up vertebral discs, knee, and pubic symphysis .

Answer 6

Fibrocartilage

Question 7

What are he two types of skeleton?

Answer 7

1. Axial

2. Appendicular

Question 8

What are the 4 types of bones?

Answer 8

Long
Short
Flat
Irregular

Question 9

What are the 5 functions of bones?

Answer 9

1. Support
2. Protection
3. Movement
4. Mineral storage
5. Blood cell formation (hematopoiesis)