Skeletal System

Question 1

What are the 5 major functions of the skeleton? Full description

Answer 1

1. The skeleton frames/ shapes the body and supports all parts of the body.
2. The skeleton protects the vital organs of the body
3. The skeleton provides movement to the body through the bone connection and attachments of each bone
4. The skeleton includes bone marrow which creates blood cells for the body
5. Throughout the bone marrow, there is the storage of essential minerals such as calcium and phosphorous.

Question 2

What are the 5 Major functions of the skeleton?

Answer 2

1. Framework
2. Protection
3. Movement
4. Bone marrow
5. Storage of essential minerals

Question 3

What are 4 types of bones?

Answer 3

1. Long bones
2. Short Bones
3. Flat one
4. Irregular Bone

Question 4

Function of the long bone

Answer 4

Acts as levers to produce a large range of rapid and powerful movements. Suited to weight bearing, withstand heavy stress and provides sweeping movements.

Question 5

Function of the short bone

Answer 5

They allow finer movements and absorb heavy impacts

Question 6

Function of the flat bone

Answer 6

Have broad, smooth surfaces and protection of vital organs. They also provide large areas for the attachment of muscles

Question 7

Function of the irregular bone

Answer 7

Are very shapes, reinforcing areas where additional strength is needed (keeping the body upright and extra support)

Question 8

Bones of the body - top to bottom

Answer 8

Cranium, Mandible, Clavicle, Sternum, Humerus, Ribcage, Vertebrae, Pelvis (ilium), Radius, Ulna, Carpels, Metacarpals, Phalanges, Femur, Patella, Fibula, Tibia, Tarsals, Metatarsals, Phalanges