Bones in the skeletal system

Question 1

What are the main functions of the skeleton?

Answer 1

Support, movement, protection, mineral storage and red blood cell formation

Question 2

What are the two types of bone tissue?

Answer 2

Compact bone (strong, resists force in one direction); Cancellous bones (light, shock-absorbing).

Question 3

What are the 4 main bone classifications?

Answer 3

Long, short, flat and irregular bones

Question 4

Example of a long bone and its function

Answer 4

The femur; acts as a lever for movement, long bones also have the rounded bulbous lumps at the end of each side.

Question 5

What is the function of flat bones?

Answer 5

Muscles attachment and protection (e.g., skull sternum)

Question 6

What is an irregular bone

Answer 6

A bone with various shapes which does not fit the category of the other bones e.g. vertebrae