Lecture Quiz 5 (Bone Tissue)

This quiz will cover the following materials from Chapter 7. The Skeletal System Functions of the Skeletal System Divisions of the Skeleton Bone Shapes Please review questions 1 to 30 in the Chapter 7 Skeletal System Worksheet 1, and slides 2 to 10 in the Chapter 7 Notes PowerPoint.

what is the skeletal system composed of

bones, cartilages, ligaments, and tendons

what is the primary skeletal ligaments

bones

describe cartilage

rigid connective tissues that are more flexible than bone. Avascular and heal poorly

where is hyaline cartilage located

attaches the ribs to the sternum and covers ends of bones between joints.

how much cartilage is hyaline in the skeleton

hyaline composes most of the embryonic skeleton

what cartilage in between vertebrae and within knee joint

fibrocartilage

what is a ligament

connects bone to bone

what is a tendon

connects muscle to bone

what is the purpose of the skeletal system

to give support to the body as a scaffolding structure

what attaches to the skeleton

skeletal muscles

what does the skeleton protect

soft internal organs

what are examples of soft organs protected by bone

brain, heart, lungs, spinal cord