Musculoskeletal System Worksheet

How many bones is the skeletal system composed of at adulthood?
What is produced within bone marrow?
Which blood cells are responsible for carrying oxygen from the lungs to working muscles and vital organs such as the brain and heart?
Which blood cells are part of the body’s immune system that fights infection?
What plays an important role in the clotting of open wounds?
What is the tubular shaft that runs between the proximal and distal ends of the bone?
What is the wider section at each end of the bone called?
What does yellow bone marrow produce?
Which skeleton forms the main trunk of the body?
Which skeleton forms the extremities?
What is the general term that describes the inflammation of the joints?
What is the inflammation of fluid-filled pads (bursae) that act as cushions at the joints?
What is the thinning of bone tissue and decreased mechanical strength called?
What is the condition which refers to a problem with a rubbery disk between the spinal bones?
What is the form of arthritis characterized by severe pain, redness, and tenderness in joints?