Question

1. osteoblasts are ____, whereas osteocytes are ____. a. bone - dissolving cells; mature bone cells b. bone - forming cells; mature bone cells c. mature bone cells; bone - forming cells d. bone - forming cells; bone - dissolving cells 2. which of the following does not describe the function(s) of the skeletal system? a. it interacts with muscles, providing movement. b. it stores inorganic salts. c. it generates the movements of the limbs. d. it protects organs, especially in the head and thorax. 3. what is the anatomical name for the knee cap? a. calcaneus b. patella c. tibia d. femur 4. a suture is an example of what kind of joint? a. synovial joint b. cartilaginous joint c. fibrous joint d. plane joint 5. a football player suffers from a partially torn anterior cruciate ligament. which joint has been injured? a. shoulder b. elbow c. knee d. hip

Explanation:

1. Osteoblasts are responsible for bone - formation and osteocytes are mature bone cells.
2. The skeletal system provides a framework for muscle attachment for movement, stores inorganic salts, and protects organs. It does not generate limb movements directly; muscles do that.
3. The anatomical name for the knee - cap is patella.
4. A suture is a type of fibrous joint found between the bones of the skull.
5. The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is in the knee joint.

Answer:

1. B. bone - forming cells; mature bone cells
2. C. It generates the movements of the limbs.
3. B. Patella
4. C. Fibrous joint
5. C. Knee