Skeletal system

Question 1

functions of skeleton

Answer 1

• provides scaffold to support weight of body
• facilitates movement by being the points of attachment for muscles
• protects vital organs
• produces red blood cells
• stores and releases minerals and fats

Question 2

types of bones

Answer 2

• flat bone
• long bone
• sesamoid bone
• irregular bone
• short bones

Question 3

flat bone, purpose and example

Answer 3

protects vital organs
sternum

Question 4

long bone, purpose and example

Answer 4

supports weight and allows movement
femur

Question 5

sesamoid bone, purpose and example

Answer 5

protects tendons
patella

Question 6

irregular bone, purpose and example

Answer 6

variable nature helps to protect diff structures
- vertebrae

Question 7

short bone, purpose and example

Answer 7

provides stability and some movement

Question 8

how many bones in a skeleton

Answer 8

206

Question 9

axial skeleton

Answer 9

consists of the bones that lie around the central axis of the body
provides the main support for erect posture and protection of the CNS + organs within thorax

Question 10

name some bones that make up the axial skeleton (SKULL)

Answer 10

• cranium (8)
• face (14)
• hyoid (1)
• ossicles (ear bones) (6)

Question 11

name some bones that make up the axial skeleton (VERTEBRAL COLUMN)

Answer 11

• cervical vertebrae (7)
• thoracic vertebrae ( 12)
• lumbar vertebrae (5
• sacrum
  -coxyx

Question 12

name some bones that make up the axial skeleton (THORAX)

Answer 12

• sternum
• ribs

Question 13

appendicular skeleton

Answer 13

consists of bones of the upper and lower limps, the shoulder and hip