6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue

What are the main functions of the skeletal system?

How does the skeletal system utilize hematopoiesis to support the body?

The formation and development of bone is known as:

Which of the following anatomical features of bones is correctly matched with its function?

What is the primary function of sesamoid bones?

Which of the following characteristics of skeletal cartilage limits its thickness?

The menisci of the knee are made of __________.

Which of the following are NOT composed of hyaline cartilage?

Bones store energy as lipids in __________.

Bones serve as an important reservoir of __________.

Which of the following bones belong to the axial skeleton?

The appendicular skeleton includes the upper and lower limb bones.

Which of the following is/are NOT part of the axial skeletal?

The bones in the long axis of the body make up the __________ skeleton.