P1: The Skeletal System

Question 1

Name the 19 bones

Answer 1

• Cranium
• Vertebrae
• Ribs
• Sternum
• Clavicle
• Scapula
• Pelvis
• Humerus
• Ulna
• Radius
• Carpals
• Metacarpals
• Phalanges
• Femur
• Patella
• Tibia
• Fibula
• Tarsals
• Metatarsals

Question 2

Is the Ulna on the thumb side (top) or pinky side (bottom)?

Answer 2

Thumb side (top)

Question 3

Is the Radius on the thumb side (top) or pinky side (bottom)?

Answer 3

Pinky side (bottom)

Question 4

Where is the Clavicle positioned?

Answer 4

Known as the collar bone

Question 5

Where is the Scapula positioned?

Answer 5

Known as the shoulder blade

Question 6

Where is the Sternum positioned?

Answer 6

Middle of the chest

Question 7

Is the Tibia on the front side or rear side?

Answer 7

The Tibia is on the front side

Question 8

Is the Fibula on the front side of rear side?

Answer 8

The Fibula is on the rear side

Question 9

Are the Carpals and Metacarpals on the hands or feet?

Answer 9

The Carpals and Metacarpals are on the hands

Question 10

Are the Tarsals and Metatarsals on the hands or feet?

Answer 10

The Tarsals and Metatarsals on the feet

Question 11

What bones are found on the upper body?

Answer 11

• Cranium
• Vertebrae
• Ribs
• Sternum
• Clavicle
• Scapula
• Pelvis
• Humerus
• Ulna
• Radius
• Carpals
• Metacarpals
• Phalanges

Question 12

What bones are found on the lower body?

Answer 12

• Femur
• Patella
• Tibia
• Fibula
• Tarsals
• Metatarsals
• Phalanges

Question 13

What are the 6 functions of the skeleton?

Answer 13

• Support
• Movement
• Protection
• Posture
• Storage of minerals
• Blood cell production

Question 14

What is Support as a function of the skeleton?

Answer 14

Support - keeps the body upright

Question 15

What is Movement as a function of the skeleton?

Answer 15

Movement - Provides a surface for muscles/tendons to attach to

Question 16

What is Protection as a function of the skeleton?

Answer 16

Protection - Provides protection for vital organs (e.g Cranium -> Brain)

Question 17

What is Posture as a function of the skeleton?

Answer 17

Posture - Provides perfect shape for the body

Question 18

What is Storage of minerals as a function of the skeleton?

Answer 18

Storage of minerals - Bones release minerals into the blood (e.g. calcium, phosphate)

Question 19

What is Blood cell production as a function of the skeleton?

Answer 19

Blood cell production - Bone marrow in larger bones produce blood cells (e.g. Femur, Sternum, Humerus)