Anatomy: Skeletal System

Question 1

What are the functions of the skeletal system?

Answer 1

Framework, protection, levers (attach to muscles to provide movement), production of blood cells, storage (calcium, phosphorus, and fats)

Question 2

Cranium

Answer 2

Skull, surrounds and protects the brain

Question 3

Face

Answer 3

Front of head, protects brain mouth and nose. Helps eating and breathing with tissues.

Question 4

Clavicle

Answer 4

Collar bone, allows shoulder movement, connects axial and appendicular skeleton.

Question 5

Scapula

Answer 5

Shoulder blade, allows for movement, point of attachment for muscles.

Question 6

Sternum

Answer 6

Breastbone, protects heart and lungs, thoracic cavity organs.

Question 7

Ribs

Answer 7

Bones in chest, protect thoracic cavity organs

Question 8

Humerus

Answer 8

Upper arm bone, provides support to shoulder and allows for movement

Question 9

Vertebrae

Answer 9

26 small bones that make up backbone. Helps you stand.

Question 10

Coxal bone

Answer 10

Hop bone, connects to thighs and protects reproductive organs

Question 11

Ulna

Answer 11

Inner, larger bone of forearm. Pinky finger side, helps move arm wrist and hand.

Question 12

Radius

Answer 12

Lateral bone of forearm. Allows arm to flex, bend, extend, at elbow and wrist.

Question 13

Carpal bones

Answer 13

Wrist, allows it to move and rotate

Question 14

Metacarpal bones

Answer 14

On hand, palm. Forms arch in hands that holds the muscles nerves and tendons.

Question 15

Phalanges

Answer 15

Fingers and toes. Helps grip and balance. Holding objects, posture.

Question 16

Femur

Answer 16

Thigh bone. Holds body weight when standing. Connects muscles of hips and knees to the body.

Question 17

Patella

Answer 17

Kneecap. Helps move leg and protect knee joint

Question 18

Tibia

Answer 18

Medial, larger bone of lower leg that holds body weight and helps with balance.

Question 19

Fibula.

Answer 19

Calf bone. Provides stability to ankle joint and connects with tibia.

Question 20

Tarsal bones

Answer 20

Ankle. Carries and transfers weight. Helps with balance.

Question 21

Metatarsals.

Answer 21

Foot bones that form an arch to help weight bearing and walking,.