Skeletal system

Question 1

Functions of the skeletal system

Answer 1

S - support posture
A - attachment point for muscles
P - produce red blood cells
P - protect vital organs

Question 2

what is the axial skeleton

Answer 2

refers to the middle portion of the skeleton

Question 3

what is the appendicular skeleton

Answer 3

refers to the bones connect to the middle of the skeleton

Question 4

Number of vertebrates in cervical vertebrae

Answer 4

7

Question 5

number of vertebrates in thoracic vertebrae

Answer 5

12

Question 6

number of vertebrates in lumbar vertebrae

Answer 6

5

Question 7

number of sacral vertebrates

Answer 7

5

Question 8

number of coccyx vertebrates

Answer 8

4

Question 9

types of bones

Answer 9

• flat bones
• irregular bones
• long bones
• short bones