Topic 1 SL

Question 1

Which part of the spine are fused,

Answer 1

Sacral and cocyx are fused

Question 2

Function of axial skeleton, including an example (maPS

Answer 2

Protection: Skull portects from impacts
Support: spine supports posture
attachement: bones attach to the middle bones

Question 3

Functions of appendicular skeleton, include example (MAps

Answer 3

Movement: all apprendicular are used to move opposed to axial (like cranium)
attachement for muscles: scapula attaches to deltoids
storage of energy (bone marrow)