Skeletal System

Question 1

Function of Skeletal System

Answer 1

1. Function
2. Protection
3. Assist in Movement
4. Mineral Homeostasis
5. Blood Cell Production
6. Energy Storage

Question 2

Types of bones

Answer 2

Long, short, irregular, sesamoids

Question 3

Femur, Metacarpals, Phalanges

Answer 3

Long Bone

Question 4

Carpals/Tarsal

Answer 4

Short Bone

Question 5

Patella is what type of bone

Answer 5

Sesamoid

Question 6

Vertebrae, Sacrum are what type of bones

Answer 6

Irregular Bones

Question 7

how many named bones

Answer 7

206

Question 8

Division of Skeletal System

Answer 8

Axial Skeleton & Appendicular Skeleton

Question 9

bones that lie around the longitudinal axis of the body

Answer 9

Axial Skeleton

Question 10

Skull, ribs, sternum and vertebral column (which division)

Answer 10

Axial Skeleton

Question 11

bones of the upper and lower limbs plus the bones forming the girdle

Answer 11

Appendicular Skeleton

Question 12

consist of cells (osteocytes) and matrix

Answer 12

Bone Tissue

Question 13

fibres (collagen) and ground substances (calcium phosphate)

Answer 13

Matrix

Question 14

Type of Bone Tissue

Answer 14

Spongy Bone and Compact Bone

Question 15

reduce friction/ prevent wear and tear at joints

Answer 15

Articular Cartilage on bones ends

Question 16

provide strength and hardness to bones

Answer 16

Compact bones in wall of bone

Question 17

contains red bone marrow

Answer 17

spongy bones in epiphyses

Question 18

contains yellow bone marrow

Answer 18

Medullar Cavity

Question 19

double membrane secured to underlying bone

Answer 19

Periosteum

Question 20

nourishes bone and provides anchoring points for tendons/ligaments

Answer 20

Periosteum

Question 21

contribute to the hardness of the bones and teeth

Answer 21

calcium

Question 23

Other role of calcium

Answer 23

blood clotting, muscle contraction, and nerve impulse at the synapse

Question 24

where two bones meet

Answer 24

Joints

Question 25

3 Classifications of Joints

Answer 25

Fibrous Joints
Cartilaginous Joints
Synovial Joints

Question 26

immovable joint

Answer 26

Fibrous Joints

Question 27

bones held together by dense collagen fibers

Answer 27

Fibrous Joints

Question 28

slightly movable joint

Answer 28

Cartilaginous Joints

Question 29

bones held together by cartilage

Answer 29

Cartilaginous Joints

Question 30

freely movable joint

Answer 30

synovial joint

Question 31

bones held together by ligament

Answer 31

synovial joint

Question 32

fluid is found in the space between the bone

Answer 32

Synovial Joint

Question 33

articulating bones are held very closely together by dense irregular connective tissue

Answer 33

Fibrous Joint

Question 34

Sutures between skull bones , teeth in jaw

Answer 34

Fibrous Joints

Question 35

pubic symphysis, intervertebral disc, ribs to sternum

Answer 35

Cartilaginous Joint

Question 36

contains synovial movement

Answer 36

Synovial Joint

Question 37

hip, knee, shoulder, finger joint

Answer 37

Synovial Joint

Question 38

Function of Synovial Fluid

Answer 38

Lubricates the Joint
Absorbs shock
supplies O and nutrients

Question 39

Types of Synovial Joint

Answer 39

Ball and Socket
Hinge

Question 40

ball like surface at one bone fitting into a cup like depression of another bine

Answer 40

Ball and Socket Joint

Question 41

Shoulder and Hip Joint

Answer 41

Ball and Socket

Question 42

produce a motion like that of a hinged door

Answer 42

Hinge Joint

Question 44

Knee and Elbow

Answer 44

Hinge Joint