Axial and Appendicular Skeleton

Question 1

What is the main function axial skeleton? What are the 3 main groups of bones that make up the axial skeleton.

Answer 1

The axial skeleton is the central core of your body and serves mainly to support and protect organs and the nervous system. The skull, vertebrae and the thoracic cage (ribs) are the 3 main groups of bones that make up the axial skeleton.

Question 2

Which 3 sections of the vertebral column allow movement of the upper body?

Answer 2

The 3 sections includes 7 cervical vertebrae, 12 thoracic vertebrae and 5 lumbar vertebrae.

Question 3

What are the 5 sections of the vertebral column?

Answer 3

7 cervical vertebrae, 12 thoracic vertebrae, 5 lumbar vertebrae, sacrum (5 fused) and coccyx (4 fused)

Question 4

What is the main function appendicular skeleton?

Answer 4

The appendicular skeleton serves to facilitate movement and give shape to our body.

Question 5

What are the main functions of the SKELETAL system?

Answer 5

The skeletal system assists in providing a structure, provides protection, has joints that allow us to move, blood cell production, mineral storage and endocrine regulation.

Question 6

List all the bones in the axial skeleton.

Answer 6

Cranium, mandible, vertebrae (cervical, thoracic and lumbar), sternum and sacrum.

Question 7

List all the bones in the appendicular skeleton.

Answer 7

Clavicle, scapula, humerus, ulna, radius, carpals, metacarpals, phalanges, pelvis femur, patella, fibula, tibia, tarsals, metatarsals