The skeleton

Question 1

6 functions of skeleton

Answer 1

• Support
• Movement
• Protection
• Blood cell production
• Mineral storage
• Endocrine regulation

Question 2

Number of axial bones in the human skeleton

Answer 2

80

Question 3

Number of appendicular bones in the human skeleton

Answer 3

126

Question 4

Answer 4

a - parietal bone

b - occipital bone

c - clavicle

d - scapula

e - humerus

f - vertebral column

g - pelvic girdle

h - femur

i - patella

j - talus

k - metatarsals

l - phalanges

m - tarsals

n - fibula

o - tibia

p - phalanges

q - metacarpals

r - carpals

s - ulna

t - sacrum

u - radius

v - ribs

w - sternum

x - mandible

y - maxilla

z - frontal bone