Lesson 8.2 - The Skeletal System

Question 1

3 Types of Skeletal System

Answer 1

Exoskeleton, Endoskeleton, Hydrostatic Skeleton

Question 2

An _______________ is found mostly in vertebrates. It is characterized by having skeletal structure inside the body. It is closely related to the muscular system.

Answer 2

Endoskeleton

Question 3

the protective covering of the hardened material outside the body. It is primarily for protection

Answer 3

Exoskeleton

Question 4

A _____________ is found in soft-bodied organisms. It relies on the pressure of water to move the animals.

Answer 4

hydrostatic skeleton

Question 5

Skeletal system acts as ____________ of the body. Works with the muscular system to aid in movement

Answer 5

framework

Question 6

__________ is the muscle that does not move.

Answer 6

Origin

Question 7

__________is the muscle that is moved

Answer 7

Insertion

Question 8

Skeletal system provides the body with __________ and it protects some organs.

Answer 8

structure

Question 9

Skeletal system serves as a storage site for ___________. While, bones are sites for _____________.

Answer 9

minerals, hematopoiesis

Question 10

4 types of bones

Answer 10

Long, short, flat, irregular

Question 11

are longer than wide. These consist of: Yellow marrow and Red marrow

Answer 11

Long bones

Question 12

has a fatty connective tissue.

Answer 12

Yellow marrow

Question 13

is an important site for blood cell production.

Answer 13

Red marrow

Question 14

are boxed shaped bones. Examples are carpals and capitate.

Answer 14

Short bones

Question 15

have a broad surface. Examples are sternum and ribs

Answer 15

Flat bones

Question 16

are those that do not fit in any of the other categories. These include the vertebrae.

Answer 16

Irregular bones

Question 17

2 Divisions of the Skeletal System

Answer 17

Axial skeleton, appendicular skeleton

Question 18

The ________________ forms the axis of the body. Its bones include: Skull, vertebral column, ribs, and sternum.

Answer 18

axial skeleton

Question 19

includes the bones of the upper and lower limbs. It includes: Pectoral girdle, forelimb, pelvic girdle, hindlimb.

Answer 19

Appendicular skeleton

Question 20

3 types of joints

Answer 20

Immovable or fibrous joints, Slightly movable joints, Freely movable

Question 21

joints are found between flat bones.

Answer 21

Immovable or fibrous

Question 22

joints are found between each of the vertebrae.

Answer 22

Slightly movable

Question 23

joints are important in movement.

Answer 23

Freely movable

Question 24

4 types of movable joints

Answer 24

Hinge joints, ball and socket joint, pivot joint, gliding joint

Question 25

allow the motion of one plane of axis.

Answer 25

Hinge joints

Question 26

allows a wide range of motion and rotation.

Answer 26

Ball and socket joint

Question 27

allow the rotation of one joint based on where it is attached.

Answer 27

Pivot joint

Question 28

are where flat bones meet.

Answer 28

Gliding joints