Health Notes Skeletal System

Question 1

when your bones weaken and become brittle

Answer 1

Osteoporosis -

Question 2

connect bones to the muscles that enable them to move

Answer 2

Tendon -

Question 3

the process by which bones are formed renewed and repaired

Answer 3

Ossification -

Question 4

a break in the bone

Answer 4

Fracture -

Question 5

point at which two bones meet (ball/socket joint ex: hip) (hinge joints ex: knee)

Answer 5

Joints -

Question 6

needs nutrients for growth and strength; poor nutrition can lead them to break

Answer 6

Bones -

Question 7

inflammation of your joints

Answer 7

Arthritis -

Question 8

band of fibrous elastic connective tissue that attach one bone to another, they attach to these bones and create joints

Answer 8

Ligament -

Question 9

strong flexible connective tissue

Answer 9

Cartilage -

Question 10

when your bone slips out of place, tearing the ligaments that attach the bone to the joint

Answer 10

Dislocation -

Question 11

How many bones does the skeletal system have?

Answer 11

206

Question 12

where is the smallest bone located?

Answer 12

your inner ear

Question 13

where is the longest bone located?

Answer 13

your thigh

Question 14

what are the 6 functions of the skeletal system?

Answer 14

• Provides support for your body
• It protects internal organs and tissues
• Acts as a framework for attached muscles
• Allows movement of limbs
• Produces new red and white blood cells
• It stores fats and minerals

Question 15

What are the 3 connected tissues that hold the skeletal system together?

Answer 15

ligaments, cartilage, and tendons

Question 16

what are some injuries your joints can suffer?

Answer 16

overuse, strain, and disease

Question 17

What are the 5 ways to maintain a healthy skeletal system?

Answer 17

• Healthy diet
• Have regular physical activity
• Have a regular medical checkup
• Wear protective gear
• Maintain good posture