Skeletal System

Question 1

Name the upper appendicular bones

Answer 1

Clavicle, Scapula, Humerus, Radius, Ulna, Carpals, Metacarpals, Phalanges

Question 2

Name the lower appendicular bones

Answer 2

Ilium, Ischium, Pubis, Femur, Patella, Tibia, Fibula, Talus, Tarsals, Metatarsals

Question 3

Name the axial bones

Answer 3

Cranium, Sternum, Ribs, Vertebral column (cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacrum, coccyx)

Question 4

Name the 5 types of bones with examples

Answer 4

Long-      Femur
Short-      Carpals
Flat-           Scapula
Irregular-     Vertebrae
Sesamoid-    Patella

Question 5

Name the 5 functions of the skeleton

Answer 5

Support
Protection
Movement
Blood cell production
Mineral storage

Question 6

Describe shape

Answer 6

The skeleton defines your shape e.g. cranium defines face

Question 7

Describe protection

Answer 7

The skeleton protects the organs found within it

E.g. cranium covering brain

Question 8

Describe movement

Answer 8

Bones form joints which muscles pull on to allow movement

E.g. bicep contracts allows elbow to flex

Question 9

Describe blood cell production

Answer 9

Inside bones is a central core of marrow when red and white blood cells are created
E.g. bone marrow found in clavicle