Skeletal System

Question 1

Main Components

Answer 1

Periosteum
Bones
Cartilage
Joints
Ligaments

Question 2

Functions

Answer 2

1. Provides structure support for the body
2. Protects and supports organs
3. Responsible for movement
4. Produces red and white blood cells
5. Stores minerals

Question 3

Axial Skeleton

Answer 3

the central core of the body’s bony structure, made up of 80 bones.

Skull: Includes 22 bones, the hyoid bone, and the ossicles of the middle ear

Vertebral column: Includes the cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacrum, and coccyx vertebrae

Rib cage: Includes the sternum and ribs

Question 4

Appendicular Skeleton

Answer 4

the collection of bones in the limbs, shoulders, and pelvis that attach to the axial skeleton

Question 5

Spine

Answer 5

Cervical vertebrae - 7 bones C1-C7
Thoracic vertebrae - 12 bones T1-T12
Lumbar vertebrae - 5 bones L1-L5
Sacrum
Coccyx

Question 6

Hand Bones

Answer 6

From finger tip to wrist:
Digital
Middle
Proximal
Metacarpals
Carpals