Skeletal system

Question 1

The bones of the body- forelimbs

Answer 1

1) Scapula
2) Humorous
3) radius
4) ulna
5) carpals
6) metacarpals
7) Phalanges

Question 2

Hind limbs

Answer 2

1) Pelvis
2) Femur
3) Tibia
4 Fibula
5) Tarsals
6) Metatarsals
7) Phalanges

Question 3

The spine- Vertebrate

Answer 3

1) Atlas
2) Axis
3) Cervical
4) Thoracic
5) Lumbar
6) Sacrum
7) Coccygeal

Question 4

The evolution of the horse- their names and when they were around-

Answer 4

1) Eohippus- 50 million years ago
2) Mesohippus- 35 million years ago
3) Merychippus- 10 million years ago
4) Pilohippus- 5 million years ago
5) Equus- At present

Question 5

5 functions of the skeleton

Answer 5

• provides shape and support
• enables movement
• protects internal organs
• produces blood cells
• stores materials like calcium and phosphorous for the bones and the rest of the body

Question 6

Types of tissue and their function- Ligaments

Answer 6

Connects one bone to another. Protects joints from damage by limiting certain types of movement

Question 7

Tendon

Answer 7

Strong cords of fibrous tissue that attach muscles to bone. Allows movement and transportation force between muscle and bones.

Question 8

Muscle- function only

Answer 8

To produce force and motion. They also produce mobility, circulation, respiration, digestion, urination, vision and posture.

Question 9

Bone- function only-

Answer 9

The function of bones is for structural support, both for the body structure and the protection cancellous bones which contain marrow.