Module 2 - Anatomy (bones)

Question 1

Skeletal functions

Answer 1

1. Give shape and structure to the body
2. Make movement possible
3. Protect the internal organs
4. Provide support for the soft tissue of the body
5. Store and manufacture bone marrow

Question 2

3 types of bones (shapes)

Answer 2

Flat bones - such as the skull which give protection for internal organs.

Long bones - allows the system of levers to operate efficiently.

Irregular bones - Such as the vertebrae, are shapes the are general multiple bones fused together creating a irregular shape.

Question 3

What Bones are apart of the Axial skeleton?

Answer 3

Skull, Spine, Thorax (ribs and spine)

Question 4

What Bones are apart of the Appendicular Skeleton?

Answer 4

Shoulder Girdle, Arms, wrists, hands, legs, feet.

Question 5

Order of the parts of the spine

Answer 5

1. Cervical
2. Thoracic
3. Lumbar
4. Sacral/sacrum
5. Coccyx

Question 6

Cervical spine characteristics

Answer 6

• 7 vertebrae
• Flexible
• Supports skull and neck
• Provides stability and mobility to head while connecting to thoracic spine.

Question 7

Thoracic spine characteristics

Answer 7

• 12 vertebrae
• Rigid group of vertebrae
• Holds ribcage
• Protects heart and lungs

Question 8

Lumbar spine characteristics

Answer 8

• 5 vertebrae
• bear the weight of the body
• quite mobile

Question 9

Sacrum characteristics

Answer 9

• 5 vertebrae fused
• forms pelvis by joining to hip bones
• Gives strong base of support

Question 10

Coccyx characteristics

Answer 10

• 2-4 vertebrae fused
• Immobile and insignificant function