Locomotion

Question 1

What are the functions of the human skeleton?

Answer 1

• Provides our basic SHAPE/STRUCTURE
• Provides SUPPORT for the body
• Allows muscular system to produce MOVEMENT
• PROTECTION of vital organs

Question 2

What is part of the axial skeleton? (central part of the body)

Answer 2

Head, Neck, Trunk

Question 3

What is part of the appendicular skeleton?

Answer 3

Limbs, Pectoral & Pelvic girdle

girdle - set of bones involved in connecting to that region

Question 4

What is cartilage & its properties?

Answer 4

• A semi rigid connective tissue
• Connects bone to bone
• Provides flexibility and is AVASCULAR

Question 5

What are the types of bone?

Answer 5

2 types
Compact bone
Spongy bone

The type of bone is determined by the amount of SOLID MATTER & size of space

Question 6

What are the classification of bones?

Hint 5, to do with shape & size

Answer 6

1) Long bones - TUBULAR
2) Short bones - CUBOIDAL
3) Flat bones - PROTECTIVE
4) IRREGULAR bones
5) SESAMOID bones (e.g. patella)

Question 7

what are the type of anatomical planes?

Answer 7

• Median & Sagittal plane
• Frontal (coronal) plane
• Transverse (axial) plane