SKELETAL

Question 1

The body framework consist of:

Answer 1

bone, cartilage. ligaments, and joints

Question 2

8 Functions of the Skeletal System

Answer 2

support
protection
movement (lever)
mineral/growth factor storage (calcium and phosphorous)
blood cell formation (hemopoiesis)
triglyceride storage
hormone production (osteocalcin, regulate bone formation)
detoxification

Question 3

Individual bones are classified by

Answer 3

shape

Question 4

Bone shapes include:

Answer 4

long, short, flat, irregular, and sesamoid

Question 5

A typical long bone consist of:

Answer 5

irregular epiphysis at each end, (cancellous bone, spongy)

shaft/diaphysis (compact)

Question 6

mitotically stem cells of bone formation

periosteum and endosteum

Answer 6

osteogenic/ osteoprogenic

Question 7

bone-forming ells the secrete the bone matrix

Answer 7

osteoblast

Question 8

principle mature cells
occupy spaces in the lacunae, monitor and maintain bone matrix
stress or strain sensors; communicate

Answer 8

osteocytes

Question 9

bone destroying cells, WBC

Answer 9

osteoclast

Question 10

PTH

Answer 10

released by parathyroid gland
when blood Ca is down
stimulates osteoclast

Question 11

Calcitonin

Answer 11

released by thyroid gland
when blood Ca is up
stimulates Osteoblast

Question 12

Axial skeleton consist of the

Answer 12

skull
vertebral column
twelve pairs of ribs and sternum

Question 13

The skulls Is compromised of

Answer 13

28 bones
14 facials
14 cranial vault bones

Question 14

Facial bones include

Answer 14

2 nasal
2 maxillary bones
2 zygomatic bones
ONE MANDIBLE (only movable)
2 Palestine bones
1 vomer
2 lacrimal bones
2 inferior nasal conchae

Question 15

The bones of cranium include

Answer 15

occipital, temporal, ethmoid, paired parietal, sphenoid, and ossicles of the ear

Question 16

The vertebral column is divided into five subsections

Answer 16

7 cervical vertebrae
12 thoracic vertebrae 
5 lumbar
5 sacral
coccygeal (tailbone)

Question 17

The appendicular skeleton consist of

Answer 17

the girdles and the limbs

Question 18

The upper portion consist of the

Answer 18

shoulder girdles, scapula, clavicle

humerus, ulna, radius, carpals, metacarpals, phalanges

Question 19

The lower portion consist of the

Answer 19

pelvic girdle or os coxae
fused ilium, ischium, and pubis
femur, tibia, fibula, tarsals,metatarsals, and phalanges