Introduction

Question 1

What are the four components of the skeletal system?

Answer 1

•Cartilage
•Bones
•Ligaments
•Tendons

Question 2

What are the functions of the skeletal system?

Answer 2

•Support
•Protection
•Movement
•Storage
•Blood cell production

Question 3

Functions of skeleton system:

Support

Answer 3

•Bone Provides framework
•Cartilage provides support within certain
•Ligaments hold bones together

Question 4

Cartilage provides structure within what structures?

Answer 4

•Nose
•Trachea
•External ear

Question 5

Functions of skeleton system:

Protection (Example)

Answer 5

•Skull
•Ribcage
•Vertebrae

Question 6

Functions of skeleton system:

Movement

Answer 6

•Skeletal muscles are attached to bones by tendons
•The shape of the bones at a joint determines the types of movements that can be made at the joint

Question 7

Functions of skeleton system:

Storage

Answer 7

•Stores minerals (calcium) and adipose tissue

Question 8

Functions of skeleton system:

Blood cell production

Answer 8

Occurs within the red bone marrow cavities of certain bones