Module 4 - Skeletal System

Question 1

5 Main Functions of Skeletal System

Answer 1

Support
Movement
Storage of minerals and fat
Protection
Blood cell formation

Question 2

How does the skeletal system provide support?

Answer 2

Bones give the body framework.
Supports weight
Keeps everything in the right place
Softer tissues of the body hang on or around.

Question 3

How does the skeletal system provide movement?

Answer 3

Structure for our muscles to attach to.

Muscles contract, pull bones for movement.

Question 4

What is Hematopiesis

Answer 4

Blood cell formation. Made within bone marrow

Question 5

Name the 2 skeleton types

Answer 5

Axial

Appendicular

Question 6

What is the axial skeleton?

Answer 6

Vertical part of the body
Like the axis
Head, neck, chest, back

Question 7

What is the appendicular skeleton

Answer 7

All bones in limbs as well as bones that attach to axial skeleton

Question 8

What are the 5 classifications of bones

Answer 8

Long bones
Short bones
Flat bones
Irregular bones
Sesamoid bones

Question 9

Characteristics of long bones

Answer 9

Longer than wide
Usually protruding ends
Act as levers when muscles contract

Question 10

Characteristics of short bones

Answer 10

Cube like shape
Equal length width
provide stability while allowing motion
carpals, tarsals