UNIT 6 THE HUMAN BODY
Figure 17.5: Use this diagram to
answer question 1.17.1 Section Review
- Match the names of the bones below to letters in the diagram
(Figure 17.5).
humerus
femur
pelvic bone
vertebral column
sternum
ulna - Tell whether each bone in question 1 is part of the
appendicular skeleton or axial skeleton. - Match each layer of bone to its function.
- Name a place on your body that has each type of joint:
a. hinge joint
b. ball and socket joint
c. sliding joint - In the pair of muscles below, which is the extensor? Which is
the flexor?
a. triceps
b. biceps
Organ system Function- red marrow a. provides most of the strength and support
- periosteum b. produces red blood cells
- cancellous bone c. stores fat
- yellow marrow d. contains blood vessels and nerves
- compact bone e. contains many open spaces like a sponge