Introduction to the Skeletal System

Question 1

Functions of the Skeletal System

there are 6 functions

Answer 1

• Protection
• Mineral storage & acid-base homeostasis
• Blood cell formation
• fat storage
• movement
• support

Question 2

four main groups of bone

Answer 2

• long bone
• short bone
• flat bone
• irregular bone

Question 3

Example of long bone

multiple answers are listed

Answer 3

• humerus
• ulna/radius
• femur
• tibia/fibula
• metacarpals/metatarsals

Question 4

Example of short bone

multiple answers are listed

Answer 4

• carpals
• tarsals

Question 5

Example of flat bone

multiple answers are listed

Answer 5

• most cranial bones
• scapula
• ribs
• sternum

Question 6

Example of irregular bone

multiple answers are listed

Answer 6

• the vertebrae
• pelvic bones
• cranial bones
• shenoid
• ethmoid