skeletal system

Question 1

axial skeleton bones;

Answer 1

• skull and associated bones
• sternum
• ribs
• vertebral column

Question 2

appendicular skeleton bones;

Answer 2

• clavicle
• scapula

upper limbs;

• humerus
• ulna
• radius
• carpal bones
• metacarpal bones
  -phalanges
• pelvic girdle

lower limbs;

• femur
• patella
• tibia
  -fibula
  -tarsal bones
  -metatarsal bones
  phalanges

Question 3

osteocytes

Answer 3

living bone cells

Question 4

Osteons / Haversian systems

Answer 4

tubelike structures inside compact bone that delivers oxygen and nutrients

Question 5

formation of bones in embryos

Answer 5

skeleton of embryos is composed of FETAL CARTILAGE, they devel into OSTEOBLASTS (bone forming cells). they go through OSSIFICATION

Question 6

formation of bones in embryos

Answer 6

skeleton of embryos is composed of FETAL CARTILAGE, they devel into OSTEOBLASTS (bone-forming cells). they go through OSSIFICATION

Question 7

Bone Remodelling

Answer 7

bones are constantly remodeled throughout a person life, osteoclasts breakdown bone cells and grows new bone.

Question 8

osteoarthritis

Answer 8

affects joints by the deterioration of cartilages that are in between joints.

Question 9

rheumetoid

Answer 9

another form of osteoarthirits that affects joints, affected joints lose strength and function and are inflamed.

Question 10

bursitis

Answer 10

the inflamation of the bursae and can reduce joint movement and cause pain

Question 11

sprains

Answer 11

damage to the ligaments that hold joints together

Question 12

The function of the skeletal system;

Answer 12

1. Support
2. Protection
3. Formation of blood cells
4. Reservoir (stores calcium and phosphorus)
5. Movement