Chapter 7: Skeletal System

Question 1

Functions of the Skeletal System

Answer 1

Supports (and gives shape to the body), Protects (internal organs), movement (via muscles contracting and shortening), storage (Calcium), and hematopoiesis (blood cell formation in the red bone marrow).

Question 2

Four Major Bone Types

Answer 2

Long Bones (ex. Humerus & femur), Short Bones (ex. Carpals & wrist bones), Flat Bones (ex. Frontal or skull bones), Irregular Bones (ex. Vertebrae or spinal bones), and Sesamoid Bones (ex. Knee cap (patella bone)).