2. Anatomy Terminology (Skeleton)

Question 1

Recall the name for the skeleton describing the centre of the animal (Trunk & Head)

Answer 1

Axial Skeleton

Question 2

Recall the name for the skeleton describing the regions attached to the trunk (Limbs)

Answer 2

Appendicular Skeleton

Question 3

Recall the six types of bones

Answer 3

Long Irregular
Short Pneumonic
Flat Sesamoid

Question 4

Provide the function of long bones and provide an example

Answer 4

Resist compression when loaded
Act as levers
Resist tension during muscle contraction

eg Humerus & Femur

Question 5

Provide the function of short bones and provide an example

Answer 5

Act to disseminate forces more evenly during weigh bearing

eg Phalanges

Question 6

Provide the function of irregular bones and provide an example

Answer 6

Jutting processes for attachments of tendons and ligaments

eg Vertebrae

Question 7

Provide the function of flat bones and provide an example

Answer 7

Act as attachment surfaces for soft tissues and protect underlying tissues

eg Pelvis & Scapula

Question 8

Provide the function of pneumonic bones (contact air spaces) and provide an example

Answer 8

Help aid respiration

eg flat bones of the skull forming the paranasal sinuses

Question 9

Provide the function of sesamoid bones and provide an example

Answer 9

Provides additional strength and reduces wear on joints. Also provide attachments for ligaments & tendons

eg Proximal & Distal sesamoid bones and the patella