Skeletal System

Question 1

Functions of the skeleton

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2
3
4
5

Answer 1

1) Shape and support
2) allow movement
3) store minerals
4) produced red blood cells
5) protect internal organs

Question 2

Hand bones in order

Answer 2

Carpals
Metacarpals
Phalanges

Question 3

Foot bones in order

Answer 3

Tarsals
Metatarsals
Phalanges

Question 4

Connect bone to bone

Answer 4

Ligament

Question 5

Connect muscle to bone

Answer 5

Tendons

Question 6

Connective fissure between two articulating bones

Answer 6

Cartilage

Question 7

Cartilage can be used as… and will also…

Answer 7

A shock absorber

Reduce friction

Question 8

Examples of a hinge joint

Answer 8

Elbow (humerus, radius, ulna)

Knee (femur and tibia)

Question 9

Examples of a ball in socket joint

Answer 9

Shoulder (humerus scapula)

Hip (pelvis femur)

Question 10

A joint where any bone can move is a …

Answer 10

Synovial joint

Question 11

Straightening the hip or shoulder up or back

Answer 11

Extension

Question 12

Movement towards midline of body

Answer 12

Adduction

Question 13

Movement away from midline if body

Answer 13

Abduction

Question 14

Movement of joint around axis

Answer 14

Rotation

Question 15

Circular movement of a body part

Answer 15

Circumduction