Skeletal System Part 2:

Question 1

Name the main purposes of the skeletal system:

Answer 1

1. Shape + support
2. Enables movement
3. Protects vital systems
4. Produces blood cells
5. Stops minerals (calcium + phosphorus)

Question 2

What is phosphorus important for?

Answer 2

The production of ATP

Question 3

Name as many bone shapes/types as you can:

Answer 3

Answer: There are five main types;
- Long
- Short
- Flat
- Irregular
- Sesamoid

Question 4

What are long bones?

Answer 4

Bones that are wider at the ends than in the middle

Question 5

What are short bones?

Answer 5

Square-ish/boxy shaped bones

Question 6

What are flat bones?

Answer 6

Thin smooth plate-like bones

Question 7

What are irregular bones?

Answer 7

Non-typical shaped bones

Question 8

What are sesamoid bones?

Answer 8

Bones attached by tendons rather than ligaments

Question 9

What is the yellow skin like layer of the bone called?

Answer 9

Periosteum

Question 10

What is the protective part of the bone called?

Answer 10

Compact

Question 11

What is the spongy part filled with air pockets of the bone called?

Answer 11

Spongy

Question 12

What do red/yellow marrow produce?

Answer 12

Red: All blood cells

Yellow: Fat