Bones

Question 1

What are the 6 functions of the skeleton?

Answer 1

Protection, Support, Movement (muscles attach to bones), Structure, Red blood cell production, Mineral storage

Question 2

Name the 11 bones in the upper body

Answer 2

Cranium, clavicle, scapula, humerus, ribs, radius, ulna, pelvis, carpals, metacarpals and phalanges.

Question 3

Name the 8 bones in the lower body

Answer 3

Femur, patella, tibia, fibula, talus, tarsals, metatarsals and phalanges.

Question 4

What is a flat bone and what is an example of one?

Answer 4

A flat bone is a bone that protects your organs, an example is the cranium and ribs

Question 5

What is a long bone and what is an example of one?

Answer 5

Long bones are used for gross movement because they act as levers to generate speed, force and power, an example is the femur or humerus

Question 6

What is a short bone and what is an example of one?

Answer 6

Short bones are small and compact and mainly used for fine movements like throwing a dart, an example is the carpals or tarsals

Question 7

Where are the tarsals?

Answer 7

Ankle

Question 8

Where are the metatarsals?

Answer 8

Middle part of foot