Name _______________________________________ Period _______ Date ______________________
Skeletal System Review
15 points
1. What are 3 functions of bone?
2. What are the 4 components of bone?
3. Define:
a. Appendicular skeleton:
b. Axial skeleton:
c. Tendon:
d. Ligament:
e. Joint:
4. What is the difference between compact bone and spongy bone?
5. What is a long bone? Draw a picture. Use a computer to label the following parts of a long bone:
epiphysis, diaphysis, epiphysis.
6. What is a short bone? List 2 locations of short bones.
7. What is a flat bone? List 2 locations of flat bones.
8. Define pneumatic bones. Where are they located?
9. Define irregular bones. Give their location.
10. What is a sesamoid bone? Where is it located?
11. Find a picture of an animal skeleton with the bones labeled. This picture can be any animal you
would like and you will be re-creating this skeleton in a lab next week. Be sure to find a good
picture with all bones labeled. Copy this image to a word document and email to Mrs. Davis at
bvhssdavis@mdeca.org.