Skeletal Physiology

Question 1

Endoskeleton

Answer 1

Internal Skeleton

Question 2

Three things the skeleton does

Answer 2

1. Supports the body & framework for movement.
2. Protects our most vital organs
3. Performs a variety of physiological role including storage of calcium and hematopoiesis.

Question 3

Hematopoiesis

Answer 3

The production of all the cellular components within our blood. Namely red, white, and platelets.

Question 4

Axial Skeleton

Answer 4

Made up of skull, ribcage, and spinal column. Forms the axis of our body.

Question 5

Appendicular Skeleton

Answer 5

The bones of our four limb and pelvis. Our appendages.

Question 6

Flat Bones

Answer 6

Made up of inner spongy (cancellous) bone and outer shell compact bone.

Question 7

Purpose of flat bones

Answer 7

Protect our organs and are a place for hematopoiesis.

Question 8

Long Bone Parts

Answer 8

Diaphysis, Epiphysis, Metaphysis

Question 9

Location Diaphysis

Answer 9

Long middle part of long bone

Question 10

Location Epiphysis

Answer 10

Ending part of long bone

Question 11

Location/Purpose Metaphysis

Answer 11

Interconnects Diaphysis and Epiphysis. Contains the growth plate

Question 12

Purpose of Long Bones

Answer 12

Act as a framework and place for Hematopoiesis

Question 13

Types of bone marrow

Answer 13

Red bone marrow
Yellow bone marrow

Question 14

Purpose of red bone marrow

Answer 14

Makes blood (Hematopoiesis)

Question 15

Purpose of white bone marrow

Answer 15

A site for fat storage made up of adipocytes. Found in the Diaphysis of long bones.