Exploring the human skeleton

Question 1

How is calcium is important for bones?

Answer 1

Without calcium, bones become bendy. It’s needed for muscle contraction and for blood clotting.

Question 2

List the 4 main roles of the human skeleton

Answer 2

• Supports the body
• Protects the organs
• Allows movement
• Produces blood cells

Question 3

Name the bones of the human skeleton:

- there are 14

Answer 3

Crainium/ skull
Mandible/ jaw
Collarbone
Scapular/ shoulder blade
Sternum
Ribs
Humerus
Spine/ vertebrae
Radius
Ulna
Pelvis
Femur
Tibia
Fibula

Question 4

List three parts of the bone structure:

Answer 4

Spongy bone
Compact bone
Yellow marrow

Question 5

List ways to measure height:

Answer 5

The measurement of your arm span
Length of femur x 2.6 + 0.65
Length of humerus x 3.06 + 0.62

Question 6

What is the Ball and Socket?

Give an example

Answer 6

Allows forward, backward and circular movement e.g shoulder

Question 7

What is the Hinge joint?

Give an example

Answer 7

Allows movement like closing and opening a door e.g the elbow

Question 8

What is the Pivot joint?

Give an example

Answer 8

The top of your neck so you can move your head from side to side

Question 9

What are tendons?

Answer 9

Tendons are connective tissues that attach muscle to bone

Question 10

What are ligaments?

Answer 10

Ligaments are connective tissues that attach bone to bone

Question 11

List 4 parts of the joint

Answer 11

Ligament
Cartilage
Bone
Synovial fluid

Question 12

What is cartilage?

Answer 12

Flexible tissue that keeps joint motion fluid and cushions the bones against impact

Question 13

What is the skeletal system made up of?

Answer 13

Bones
Muscles
Tendons
Ligaments
Cartilage

Question 14

What is arthritis?

Answer 14

Condition that affects joints and can be very painful.

Cartilage and bones rub together and may eventually rub away

Question 15

What is osteoporosis?

Answer 15

A condition when bone density decreases and bones become fragile making them prone to fractures.

Question 16

What is a fracture?

Answer 16

A broken bone, ranging from a thin crack to a complete break that can.

Question 17

How is a fracture caused?

Answer 17

When a bone is impacted with a more force or pressure that it can take/support.

Question 18

What is scoliosis?

Answer 18

When the spine twists and curves to the side.

Question 19

What are hard minerals?

Answer 19

These are minerals that are located in the bone and are responsible for keeping bones strong and healthy.

Question 20

What bone disease do minerals fight of?

Answer 20

Osteoporosis, this condition weakens bones and minerals such as calcium (help keep the bones mass and to help keep bones strong) are needed in your bones to prevent bone diseases.

Question 21

What is meant when bones ‘fuse together’?

Answer 21

As you grow, your numerous small bones join with one another to form bigger and stronger bones. This is known as bone fusing.