Skeletal System

Question 1

What are the 5 functions of the skeletal system?

Answer 1

1. framework that provides support for our weight
2. allows articulation
3. protects vital organs
4. produces red blood cells
5. acts as storage for minerals and fats

Question 2

What are the 5 types of bones?

Answer 2

1. Long bone
2. Flat bone
3. Short bone
4. Irregular bone
5. Sesamoid bone

Question 3

What does the long bone do? + example

Answer 3

• support weight and allow movement
• e.g. femur

Question 4

What does the flat bone do? + example

Answer 4

• protects internal organs
• e.g. sternum

Question 5

What does the short bone do? + example

Answer 5

• provide stability and some movement
• e.g. intermediate, lateral, medial cureiform

Question 6

What does the irregular bone do? + example

Answer 6

• variable nature helps to protect different structures
• e.g. vertebra

Question 7

What does the sesamoid bone do? + example

Answer 7

• protects tendons
• e.g. patella

Question 8

What is the Axial Skeleton?

Answer 8

consists of the bones that lie around the central axis of the body

Question 9

What is the Appendicular Skeleton?

Answer 9

the rest of the bones that attach to the axial skeleton

Question 10

What is the structure of the axial skeleton?

Answer 10

• skull, vertebral column (spine), ribs, sternum (breatsbone)

Question 11

What is the function of the axial skeleton?

Answer 11

• support for posture
• protection for central nervous system and thoracic organs

Question 12

What is the structure of the appendicular skeleton?

Answer 12

• upper and lower limbs (arms and legs), pectoral girdle (shoulder), pelvis girdle (hip)

Question 13

What is the function of the appendicular skeleton?

Answer 13

two girdles allow for articulation of the limbs with the axial skeleton