Skeletal system

Question 1

What are the 6 functions of the skeleton?

Answer 1

Support, protection, movement, shape, mineral storage and blood cell production

Question 2

What is support

Answer 2

The muscles and organs are kept in place and support by the skeletons

Question 3

What is protection

Answer 3

Flat bones protecting vital organs

Question 4

Movement

Answer 4

Bone joints allow different types of movements so we become mobile

Question 5

What is shape

Answer 5

Bones give us our height and build

Question 6

What is mineral storage

Answer 6

Bones store minerals which help form move bones

Question 7

What is blood cell production

Answer 7

Red blood cells get formed in the bone marrow

Question 8

Cartilage

Answer 8

Covers end of bone in joint to provide a friction-free surface

Question 9

Synovial Membrane

Answer 9

Produces synovial fluid in joint

Question 10

Synovial fluid

Answer 10

Lubricates the joint

Question 11

Ligament

Answer 11

Joins bone to bone

Question 12

Tendons

Answer 12

Attaches bone to muscle in joint

Question 13

Joint capsule

Answer 13

Provides support in joint

Question 14

Bursae

Answer 14

Sack of fluid in joint to reduce move friction

Question 15

Ball and socket joint

Answer 15

This joint is at the hip and shoulder. It can move in 5 direction which are flexion, extension, addiction, abduction and rotation

Question 16

Hinge joint

Answer 16

Is located at your knee and elbow and it has two types of movement flexion and extension

Question 17

Short bone

Answer 17

Are small bones for fine controlled movements. eg talus or fibula

Question 18

Long bones

Answer 18

Long bones that enable gross/ large movements. eg humerus, femur or tibia

Question 19

Flat bones

Answer 19

Often quite large bones that are used to protect virtual organs. eg ribs or cranium

Question 20

Irregular bones

Answer 20

Bones specifically shaped to protect. eg the vertebrae protecting the spinal cord