Skeletal system structure & function

Question 1

composed of dense connective tissue
including cells in a matrix of calcium and
collagen fibers

Answer 1

Bones

Question 2

new bone cells

Answer 2

osteocytes

Question 3

creation of new bone cells

Answer 3

osteogenesis

Question 4

functions include protection,

blood production, and mineral regulation

Answer 4

skeletal system

Question 5

bones that protect the spinal cord

Answer 5

vertebral column

Question 6

the sternum and the ribs

Answer 6

thorax

Question 7

the production of red and white blood cells

Answer 7

hematopoiesis

Question 8

calcium, phosphorus, and

magnesium

Answer 8

essential minerals

Question 9

a disorder of decreased bone mass

Answer 9

osteoporosis

Question 10

attach muscles to bones

Answer 10

Tendons

Question 11

a tendon that resembles a ribbon

and attaches to a larger area of bone

Answer 11

aponeurosis

Question 12

attach bones to other bones

Answer 12

Ligaments

Question 13

the space where two bones meet and where movement occurs

Answer 13

joint

Question 14

an immovable joint, such as the sutures of the skull

Answer 14

Synarthrosis

Question 15

Amphiarthrosis

Answer 15

a slightly movable joint, such as a vertebra

Question 16

a freely movable joint, such as the hip joint

Answer 16

Diarthrosis

Question 17

the amount of motion available at a joint

Answer 17

range of motion

Question 18

a device for measuring joint range of

motion

Answer 18

goniometer