Grade 9 Skeletal System Worksheet
Explore the human skeletal system with this comprehensive worksheet for Grade 9 science students, covering bone types, functions, and key structures.
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Grade 9 Skeletal System Worksheet
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use complete sentences where appropriate.
1. List four main functions of the human skeletal system.
2. Which of the following is NOT a type of bone cell?
Osteoblast
Osteoclast
Chondrocyte
Osteocyte
3. The axial skeleton includes all of the following EXCEPT the:
Skull
Vertebral column
Rib cage
Pelvic girdle
4. The long shaft of a long bone is called the .
5. The soft, fatty tissue found in the medullary cavity of long bones is called .
6. The process of bone formation is known as .
7. Cartilage is a type of connective tissue that provides flexibility and cushioning at joints.
True
False
8. Ligaments connect bone to bone, while tendons connect muscle to bone.
True
False
9. Label the indicated bones in the diagram of the human skeleton below.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
10. Describe the main difference between compact bone and spongy bone.