Skeleton

Question 1

four types of bone

Answer 1

long bone
short bone
flat bone
irregular bone

Question 2

long bone example

Answer 2

femur

Question 3

short bone example

Answer 3

phalanges and metacarpals

Question 4

flat bone example

Answer 4

scapula, pelvis

Question 5

irregular bone example

Answer 5

vertebra

Question 6

two different types of bone

Answer 6

cortical and trabecular

Question 7

cortical bone

Answer 7

tightly packed bone cells on exterior surface- resists bending

Question 8

cortical bone in long bone

Answer 8

thick

Question 9

cortical bone is more abundant in areas

Answer 9

subject to bending

Question 10

trabecular bone other name

Answer 10

spongy bone

Question 11

trabecular bone

Answer 11

in the middle, important for structure and RBC production- resists crushing

Question 12

where is trabecular bone abundant

Answer 12

vertebra

Question 13

where are RBCs produced

Answer 13

trabecular bone

Question 14

how have human shoulders changed with evolution

Answer 14

the glenoid fossa has become almost vertical compared to apes who had one at more of an angle

Question 15

bones below the metacarpals

Answer 15

carpals

Question 16

human vs. primate pelvis

Answer 16

humans are broad and short, primates are narrower and elongated

Question 17

why are human legs angled and almsot buckled in

Answer 17

so feet are under our centre of gravity

Question 18

six functions of skeleton

Answer 18

protects internal organs
stores and releases fat
produces blood cells
stores and releases minerals
facilitates movement 
supports the body