Skeletal (Bones, Tissue)

Question 1

Function (Support)

Answer 1

Structure + shape for body and anchor points for muscles.

Question 2

Function (Protection)

Answer 2

Protects internal organs by covering or surrounding.

Question 3

Function (Movement)

Answer 3

Bones act as levers for muscle action.

Question 4

Function (Storage)

Answer 4

Store mineral ions, fats, and form and store blood.

Question 5

What are the 5 types of bones?

Answer 5

Long, short, flat, irregular, sesamoid

Question 6

Function (Attachment)

Answer 6

Skeletal muscles attach to bones by tendons.

Question 7

Long bone

Answer 7

Long, Cylinder like, work as levers to give strength and structure

Question 8

Examples of Long bones

Answer 8

Humerus, Radius, Femur, Tibia

Question 9

Short bones

Answer 9

Cube like, equal width and height, support and stability; allow for limited movement.

Question 10

Examples of Short bones

Answer 10

Wrist carpals, foot tarsals

Question 11

Flat bone

Answer 11

Thin, flat, curved, support and protect organs, wide attachment points for large muscles.

Question 12

Irregular bone

Answer 12

Couples, don’t fit in other categories, support and protection, allow for flexible movement

Question 13

Examples of Flat bones

Answer 13

Cranium, ribs, sternum, pelvis

Question 14

Examples of irregular bone

Answer 14

Vertebrae coccyx, ear bones

Question 15

Sesamoid Bone

Answer 15

Small, round, like a sesame seed, protect tendons from large forces, joint movement.

Question 16

Examples of sesamoid bone

Answer 16

Patellae in the knee caps

Question 17

What are the 5 types of tissue?

Answer 17

Tendon, Ligament, Cartilage, Fascia, Bursae

Question 18

Tendon

Answer 18

Connect muscles to bones

Question 19

Ligament

Answer 19

Connect bone to bone

Question 20

Cartilage

Answer 20

Connective tissue to protect joints and bones

Question 21

Fascia

Answer 21

Holds everything in place

Question 22

Bursae

Answer 22

Fluid filled sacs reducing friction between bones