anatomy

Question 1

functions of human skeleton

Answer 1

support
protection
locomotion
mineral reserve

Question 2

what is the role of an osteoblast

Answer 2

lays down new bone during remodelling

Question 3

what is the role of an osteoclast

Answer 3

breakdown old bone during remodelling

Question 4

what is the cause of rickets

Answer 4

a deficiency of vitamin D

Question 5

what is osteogenesis imperfecta

Answer 5

it is a congenital disorder that causes brittle bones

Question 6

what are the features of a diaphysis

Answer 6

strong with some flexibility
mostly compact bone

Question 7

what are the features of an epiphyses

Answer 7

articular surfaces for joints
mostly spongy bone but compact on surface

Question 8

what is the space in the bone where bone marrow is found

Answer 8

medullary cavity

Question 9

what are the features of periosteum

Answer 9

covers the outer surface of bone
site of attachment for tendons

Question 10

what is the feature of endosteum

Answer 10

lines the internal surfaces of cavities within bone

Question 11

name the 5 shapes of bone

Answer 11

1. long bones
2. short bones
3. flat bones
4. irregular bones
5. sesamoid bones

Question 12

what is the function of a long bone

Answer 12

involved in movement

Question 13

what is the function of a short bone

Answer 13

involved in movement

Question 14

what is the function of flat bone

Answer 14

protective function

Question 15

sesamoid bones function

Answer 15

help protect tendon and increase range of movement

Question 16

how many bones in viscerocranium

Answer 16

14

Question 17

how many bones in neurocranium

Answer 17

8

Question 18

how many cervical vertebrae is there

Answer 18

7

Question 19

how many thoracic vertebrae is there

Answer 19

12

Question 20

how many lumbar vertebrae is there

Answer 20

5

Question 21

the limb in the arm

Answer 21

humerus

Question 22

limbs in the forearm

Answer 22

radius and ulna

Question 23

limb in thigh

Answer 23

femur

Question 24

limbs in leg

Answer 24

tibia and fibula

Question 25

at what level is sternal angle

Answer 25

T4/T5 IVD posteriorly
2nd ribs articulate anteriorly