skeletal system 3

Question 1

What is the name given to the shaft of a long bone

Answer 1

diaphysis

Question 2

What is the name given to the ends of a long bone

Answer 2

epiphysis

Question 3

What sesamoid bone is in the skeleton

Answer 3

patella

Question 4

Name 3 flat bones

Answer 4

scapula, sternum and cranium

Question 5

Does the cranium belong to the axial or appendicular skeleton

Answer 5

axial

Question 6

Does the radius belong to the axial or appendicular skeleton

Answer 6

Appendicular

Question 7

Does the pelvis belong to the axial or appendicular skeleton

Answer 7

Appendicular

Question 8

Name the two short bones in the skeleton

Answer 8

the carpals and tarsals

Question 9

Commonly known as the spine. It extends from the base of the cranium to the pelvis. It’s the central axis for the body made up of

Answer 9

33 irregular bones.

Question 10

The vertebral column accounts for ?% of a person’s overall height.

Answer 10

40%

Question 11

Ossification

Answer 11

is the process in which bones are formed.

Question 12

Osteoclasts

Answer 12

are cells that remove excess calcium.

Question 13

Osteoblasts

Answer 13

are calls that bring calcium to the bone.
when exercising — activity increases; forming stronger bones

Question 14

functions of the skeletal system

Answer 14

support
protection
attachment for skeletal muscle
source of blood cell production
store of minerals
leverage
weight bearing
reduction friction across a joint

Question 15

support

Answer 15

bones give you shape and provide the supporting framework for the soft tissue of your body

Question 16

protection

Answer 16

bones surround and protect vital organs. pelvis protects reproductive organs, cranium protects the brain

Question 17

attachment

Answer 17

Your skeleton provides a surface for muscle attachment. tendons attach muscle to bone muscles contract and pull on bones.

Question 18

source of blood cell production

Answer 18

blood vessels feed the centre of your bone and are stored within its bone marrow. this continually produces red and white blood cells

Question 19

stores of minerals

Answer 19

bones hold minerals such as calcium and phosphorus, essential for bone growth and health. these minerals are released into the blood