Anatomical Names of the Bones

Question 1

List the 5 functions of the skeletal system:

Answer 1

Support, Protection, Movement, Factory, Storage

Question 2

Explain the Support function of the skeletal system:

Answer 2

Keeps body upright, preventing it from collapsing

Question 3

Explain the function of Protection within the skeletal system:

Answer 3

Sheilds soft organs e.g. brain, heart and lungs

Question 4

Explain the function of movement within the skeletal system:

Answer 4

Allows movement by working together with the muscles and act as levers

Question 5

Explain why the skeletal system can be known as a factory for the body:

Answer 5

Forms red blood cells, specifically in the bones red marrow

Question 6

Explain the function of storage within the skeletal system:

Answer 6

Stores and release calcium to the body

Question 7

Name the skull bone:

Answer 7

Cranium

Question 8

Name the jaw bone:

Answer 8

Mandible

Question 9

Name the collarbone:

Answer 9

Clavicle

Question 10

Name the shoulder blade:

Answer 10

Scapula

Question 11

Name the breast bone:

Answer 11

Sternum

Question 12

Name the rib cage:

Answer 12

The rib

Question 13

Name the bone in the upper arm:

Answer 13

Humerus

Question 14

Name the backbone:

Answer 14

Vertebrae

Question 15

Name the 2 bones in the forearm:

Answer 15

Radius, Ulna

Question 16

Name the wrist bones:

Answer 16

Carpals

Question 17

Name the hand bones:

Answer 17

Metacarpals

Question 18

Name the finger bones:

Answer 18

Phalanges

Question 19

Name the hip bones:

Answer 19

Pelvis

Question 20

Name the two bones within the tailbone area:

Answer 20

Sacrum, Cocyx (tailbone)

Question 21

Name the thigh bone:

Answer 21

Femur

Question 22

Name the bone within the knee cap:

Answer 22

Patella

Question 23

Name the shin bone:

Answer 23

Tibia

Question 24

Name the calf bone:

Answer 24

Fibula

Question 25

Name the 2 ankle bones:

Answer 25

Talus, Tarsals

Question 26

Name the foot bones:

Answer 26

Metatarsals

Question 27

Name the toe bones:

Answer 27

Phalanges