Functions Of Skeletal System

Question 1

Skeletal system includes

Answer 1

Bones of the skeleton
Cartilages, ligaments, other connective tissues

Question 2

Primary functions of the skeletal system (5)

Answer 2

I. Support
2. Storage of minerals
3. Blood cell production
4. Protection
5. Leverage

Question 3

Bones are classified by:

Answer 3

Shape and structure

Question 4

Bone shapes

Answer 4

Sutural
Irregular
Short
Flat
Long
Sesamoid

Question 5

Bone marking types: (2)

Answer 5

-Projections
-Openings and depressions

Question 6

Projections are where (attach)

Answer 6

Muscles, tendons, ligaments

Question 7

Openings and depressions are used for passage of

Answer 7

Blood vessels and nerves

Question 8

Structure of a long bone consists of (3)

Answer 8

Diaphysis (shaft)
Epiphysis (wide part at each end)
Metaphysis

Question 9

The diaphysis is a wall of

Answer 9

Compact bone

Question 10

The diaphysis has a central space called

Answer 10

The medullary cavity (marrow cavity)

Question 11

The epiphysis is composed mostly of

Answer 11

Spongy bone (trabecular bone)

Question 12

The metaphysis is where (meet)

Answer 12

Where the diaphysis and epiphysis meet

Question 13

Flat bones consist of

Question 14

Within the cranium the layer of spongy bone is called the

Answer 14

Diploë