5.2 Five Functions of the Skeleton, Five Types of Bones

Question 1

What are the 5 functions of the skeletal system?

Answer 1

• Structural support
• Protection
• Growth center for cells
• Mineral reservoir
• Movement

Question 2

What are the 5 types of bones?

Answer 2

• Long bone
• Flat bone
• Irregular bone
• Sesamoid bone
• Short bone

Question 3

Function and examples of long bones

Answer 3

• Mainly used for movement
• Examples: Femur, humorous, ulna

Question 4

Function and examples of flat bones

Answer 4

• Mainly used for protection
• Example: Parietal bone of the skull

Question 5

Function and examples of irregular bones

Answer 5

• Shaped uniquely to attach to spinal chord
• Used for movement
• Multi-functionality
• Example: Vertibrae

Question 6

Function and examples of solenoid bones

Answer 6

• Protect joints
• Help track bones
• Movement
• Example: Patella