Skeletal Structure and Function

Question 1

Functions of the skeleton (5)

Answer 1

structure, locomotion, protection, storage, haemopoiesis

Question 2

axial definition

Answer 2

runs from skull to tip of tail

Question 3

appendicular definition

Answer 3

the limbs and their attachments

Question 4

3 axial examples

Answer 4

rib cage, skull, scapula, mandible

Question 5

3 appendicular examples

Answer 5

metatarsals, femur, ulna, fibula, radius, tibia, humerous

Question 6

long bones function

Answer 6

support weight and movement

Question 7

long bones loctation

Answer 7

appendicular skeleton

Question 8

examples of long bones

Answer 8

femur, small bones in fingers

Question 9

short bones function

Answer 9

provide stability and some movement

Question 10

short bones location

Answer 10

wrist and ankle joints

Question 11

short bones examples

Answer 11

lunate, talus, cuboid

Question 12

flat bones function

Answer 12

protect internal organs

Question 13

flat bones location

Answer 13

skull, thoratic cage, pelvis

Question 14

flat bones example

Answer 14

nasal, vomer, frontal

Question 15

irregular bones function

Answer 15

protect internal organs

Question 16

irregular bones location

Answer 16

vertebrete

Question 17

irregular bones examples

Answer 17

pubis, illion, ribs

Question 18

sesamoid bones function

Answer 18

protect tendons from stress and wear

Question 19

sesamoid bones location

Answer 19

embedded in tendons

Question 20

sesamoid bones examples

Answer 20

patella