Anatomy- Skeleton

Question 1

parts of the axial skeleton

Answer 1

-head, trunk, neck
*towards the median

Question 2

parts of the appendicular skeleton

Answer 2

-upper and lower limbs
-pectoral girdle
-pelvic girdle

Question 3

whats in the pectoral girdle

Answer 3

the scapulae and the clavicle

Question 4

whats in the pelvic girdle

Answer 4

ilium, ischium, pubis

Question 5

5 functions of the skeleton

Answer 5

1) support tissues & provide framework
2) protect organs
3) Mineral reserve of phosphorus & calcium
4) Bone Marrow/RBC & WBC production
5) levers for muscles to pull

Question 6

how many bones are in the body

Answer 6

206

Question 7

Long bones

Answer 7

-slight curve to absorb force
-contain bone marrow

ex: femur

Question 8

Short Bones

Answer 8

-cube like in shape

ex: carpals in hand

Question 9

flat bones

Answer 9

-smooth and protect organs

ex: ribs

Question 10

irregular bones

Answer 10

-lots of area for muscle attachment

ex: scapulae

Question 11

sesamoid bones

Answer 11

-short bones
-lie within a tendon & hold tendon slightly away from joint to prevent friction