Skeletal system and bones

Question 1

What does the skeletal system consist of

Answer 1

Bones
Cartilage
Tendons
Ligaments

Question 2

The role of the skeletal system in the body

Answer 2

Support
Protection
Movement
Mineral and growth factor storage
Blood cell formation
Fat storage

Question 3

The composition of bones and nutrients and activities required for their optimum health

Answer 3

Protein, collagen, and minerals, especially calcium

Question 4

Basic bone anatomy, and the difference between compact and spongy bone and their roles

Answer 4

Compact bone - dense outer layer. Provide strength and protection to bones

Spongy bone - honeycomb of trabeculae.
To house the bone marrow, allow for RBCs formation or erythropoiesis, and allow bones to be less dense and more light.

Question 5

Cells of the bones

Answer 5

osteoblasts,
osteocytes,
osteoclasts
bone lining cells

Question 6

Ossification of the bones

Answer 6

The process of bone formation

Question 7

Types of cartilage and roles

Answer 7

hyaline, fibrous, and elastic cartilage

Question 8

Bone metabolism (Hormones, nutrients, triggers etc)

Question 9

The functional classification of joints

Question 10

Examples of where each joint type is found

Question 11

Functional anatomy of a synovial joint