Skeletal System

Question 1

List the five different functions of the skeletal system

Answer 1

A) provides attachment for muscles and function in body movements

B) supporting framework of the body

C) protection for internal organs

D) storehouse for essential minerals

E) centers for production of red blood cells and some white blood cells

Question 2

The living parts of a bone

Answer 2

A) Periosteum- outside covering which is living membrane

B) Articular Cartilage- tough eleastic tissue that covers the ends of a bone

C) Medullary Canal- inside where marrow is found

Question 3

As growth takes place, what takes the place of cartilage? And what is the process called?

Answer 3

Bone cells

Ossification

Question 4

3 requirements for building healthy bones

Answer 4

Minerals, Vitamins, Hormones

Question 5

5 regions of vertebral column

Answer 5

Cervical (7), thoracic (12), lumbar (5), sacral (5), coccyx (4)

Question 6

What is the difference between male and female skeleton?

Answer 6

Females have wider hips (pelvis) to help with child labor

Question 7

3 areas of the pelvis girdle

Answer 7

Ilium, ischium, pubic bone

Question 8

The bony deposit that forms around a fracture

Answer 8

Callus

Question 9

The lubricating substance found in a joint

Answer 9

Synovial fluid

Question 10

The strong bands of fibers that hold a joint together

Answer 10

Ligaments