Copy of Inner Workings: The Skeleton Quiz

Humans have ankles, horses have? 

How many bones do horses have? 

Which part of the skeleton (axial or appendicular) contains the skull, vertebrae, and rib cage?

Bones contain the majority of the horse’s mineral content. The 2 main minerals found in bone are: 

Which statement is true? 

Which types of bones support the body weight? 

Small, round bones found behind the fetlocks are called _______.

___________ are the strong bands of connective tissue that hold joints together 

The directional term referring to the lower or abdominal surface is _____?

Osteoblasts are responsible for ______.

______ bones protect vital organs 

True or False? Synovial joints can be found in the skull