A2 - Function of Skeletal System

Question 1

List the 6 functions of the skeletal system?

Answer 1

Support
Protection
Blood Cell Production
Leverage
Mineral Storage
Muscle Attachment

Question 2

List the 2 functions of the long bone + examples

Answer 2

Movement & blood cell production - femur

Question 3

List the function of the short bone + examples

Answer 3

Shock Absorption - metacarpals, carpals, phalanges, metatarsals, tarsals, phalanges

Question 4

List the function of a flat bone + examples

Answer 4

Protection of vital organs - cranium, rib cages

Question 5

List the function of the sesamoid bone + examples

Answer 5

Reduce friction across a joint - patella

Question 6

List the 3 joint types

Answer 6

Fixed, slightly moveable, synovial

Question 7

List the 6 parts of the synovial joint

Answer 7

Joint Capsule
Bursae
Synovial fluid
Synovial membrane
Cartilage
Ligament

Question 8

List the 8 joint movements

Answer 8

Flexion
Extension
Rotation
Circumduction
Plantar Flexion
Dorsiflexion
Adduction
Abduction