MOD E Tech 29 Skeletal System

Question 1

Skeletal System

List Functions

Answer 1

1. Support
2. Protection
3. Movement
4. Storage of Minerals
5. Energy
6. Blood Cell Production

Question 2

Composition of Bone

Answer 2

Question 3

•Identify the 5 classifications of bone and give examples of each

Answer 3

Question 4

Sesamoid Bone

Answer 4

Sesamoid Bone

Question 5

Structure of a Long Bone

Answer 5

Question 6

Divisions of the Skeleton

•Identify, in writing, the bones of:

1.The Axial Skeleton

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2.The Appendicular Skeleton

Answer 6

Question 7

Bones of the Skull

Answer 7

Cranium – 8 bones

Face – 14 bones

Question 8

Bones of the Skull

Cranium – 8 bones:

list

Answer 8

Cranium – 8 bones:

• Parietal (2)
• Temporal (2)
• Occipital
• Frontal
• Sphenoid

Ethmoid

Question 9

Bones of the Skull

Answer 9

Face - 14 bones:

• Mandible
• Maxilla (2)
• Zygoma (2)
• Nasal (2)
• Lacrimal (2)
• Palatine (2)
• Inferior nasal conchae (2)
• Vomer

Question 10

Spine

list

Answer 10

Question 11

Thoracic Cage

list

Answer 11

12 pairs of ribs

• 7 pairs of true ribs
• 3 pairs of false ribs
• 2 pairs floating ribs

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•Afford protection to heart and lungs

Question 12

Appendicular Skeleton

Pelvis

Answer 12

Question 13

Appendicular Skeleton

Upper & Lower Limbs

Answer 13

Question 14

Types of Joint

Answer 14

1. Immovable or Fibrous – skull and pelvis
2. Slightly movable or Cartilaginous – symphysis pubis, intervertebral
3. Freely movable or Synovial – Elbow, hip and knee

Question 15

Identify, in writing, the function(s) of:

1. Ligaments
2. Tendons

3 Muscle

Question 16

Ligaments

Answer 16

A ligament is a thick connective tissue that connects bone to bone, forming joints.

Question 17

Tendons

Answer 17

Tendons are fibrous bands that connect muscle to bone. Though tendons are extremely strong, they cannot easily heal from damage.

Question 18

Ligaments, Tendons & Muscles

Muscle has 4 basic

characteristics:

Answer 18

1. Excitability – receive and respond to stimuli
2. Contractility – shorten and thicken, or contract in response to stimuli
3. Extensibility – can be stretched
4. Elasticity – can return to original shape