musculoskeletal system

Question 1

what are the 5 main functions of the skeleton

Answer 1

Movement, Structure, Protection, Produce blood cells, Stores and releases minerals and fat

Question 2

what is the bone structure of birds

Answer 2

Birds have air pockets, and the bone is a honeycomb structure. This allows the bone to be light, but strong allowing them to fly

Question 3

what are the types of synovial joints

Answer 3

ball and socket
hinge
pivot

Question 4

what is found in a joint

Answer 4

Ligaments - join bone to bone for stabalisation
Tendon - joins muscles to bone for movement
Cartilage - works as a shock absorber
Synovial fluid - lubricates joint

Question 5

what does the axial skeleton contain

Answer 5

cranium, ribcage, spine and maxilla

Question 6

what does the appendicular skeleton contain

Answer 6

humorous, scapula, femur and metacarpus