Mucles And Bones

Question 1

What are the three main functions of the skeleton?

Answer 1

. Supporting soft tissues
. Protecting your organs
. Allowing movement

Question 2

What are the main bones?

Answer 2

skull, humerus, clavicle, ulna, radius, sternum, ribs, vertebrae, carpals, pelvis, femur, metacarpals, phalanges, patella, tibia, fibula, metatarsals, tarsals.

Question 3

Compact bone

Answer 3

It makes up the outer layer of the bone. Compact bone is dense and heavy and gives the bone much of its strength

Question 4

Sponge bone

Answer 4

It resembles honeycomb. It is light but yet provides a strong inner structure to the bone.

Question 5

What are bones made up of?

Answer 5

Bone is made of 
collagen
calcium 
phosphate
calcium carbonate, 
Also bone contains bone marrow

Question 6

What are joints?

Answer 6

A joint is where two bones meet together. Most joints allow movement, and the type of joint determines the range of movement of the bone.

Question 7

What protects the bone?

Answer 7

Cartilage and synovial fluid

Question 8

Cartilage

Answer 8

a smooth and slippery material that covers the ends of the bones that are moving against each other. It helps to cushion the impact of movement.

Question 9

Synovial fluid

Answer 9

which lubricates the bone ends and allows them to slide over each other freely.

Question 10

Ligaments

Answer 10

Ligaments connect bone to bone.

Question 11

Tendons

Answer 11

They connect muscle to bone.

Question 12

Muscles

Answer 12

Muscle is a type of tissue that contracts and stretches to move a bone.