Lecture 6

Question 1

What are the major functions of the skeletal system?

Answer 1

Support, Movement, Protection, Storage & RBC formation

Question 2

What does the axial skeleton consist of?

Answer 2

Head, neck & torsos

Question 3

What does the appendicular skeleton consist of?

Answer 3

Bones that make the limbs - upper & lower

• pectoral girdle: scapula & clavicle
• pelvic girdle: Hip bones ONLY

Question 4

What are the two gross structures that make up bone?

Answer 4

Compact & cancellous(spongy) bone

Question 5

Where is compact bone found & what is its function?

Answer 5

Is dense & solid -found where strength & load bearing needed. In diaphysis/ shaft

Question 6

Where is cancellous bone found? & what is its function?

Answer 6

Found at the ends of bones - epiphysis. Where shock absorption is required. criss crossing struts of trabeculae

Question 7

What are the four different types of bone?

Answer 7

Long bone, flat bone, short bone & irregular bone

Question 8

What is the function of flat bones?

Answer 8

Muscle attachement e.g scapula (shoulder blade)

Question 9

What is the function of short bones?

Answer 9

Weight bearing & shock absorption - mainly cancellous bone