Skeletal System

Question 1

Wrist bones

Answer 1

Carpals
Radius
Ulna
Condyloid

Question 2

Elbow bones

Answer 2

Humerus
Radius
Ulna
Hinge

Question 3

Shoulder bones

Answer 3

Scapula
Humerus
Ball and socket

Question 4

Hip bones

Answer 4

Pelvis
Femur
Ball and socket

Question 5

Knee bones

Answer 5

Femur
Tibia
Hinge

Question 6

Ankle bones

Answer 6

Talus
Fibia
Tibula
Hinge

Question 7

Sagittal plane

Answer 7

Front and back

Flexion / extension

Question 8

Frontal plane

Answer 8

Side to side

Abduction/ addiction

Question 9

Transverse plane

Answer 9

Twisting
Rotation- lateral/medial
Horizontal flexion/extension

Question 10

Ligament

Answer 10

Dense regular connective tissue
Tough slightly elastic
Resists strain, prevents extreme movement
Prevent injury

Question 11

Synovial fluid

Answer 11

In space enclosed by articular capsule
Lubrication
Shock absorber
Joint mobile, smoother movement

Question 12

Articular cartilage

Answer 12

Thin layer lining ends of bones
Minimise friction
Stops bones grinding

Question 13

Joint capsule

Answer 13

2 layers of tissues outside of joints
Support
Nutrient exchange between blood and joint
Prevent injury

Question 14

Bursa

Answer 14

Sac filled with synovial fluid
Placed at key points of friction in a joint
Free movement
Reduces pain