Skeleton and Bones

Question 1

what are the names given to the 2 parts of the skeleton

Answer 1

axial skeleton and appendicular skeleton

Question 2

what bones does the axial skeleton contain

Answer 2

bones of skull, neck and trunk

Question 3

what bones does the appendicular skeleton contain

Answer 3

bones of pectoral girdle, upper limbs, pelvic girdle and lower limbs

Question 4

name the 3 long bones in the upper limb

Answer 4

humerus, radius and ulna

Question 5

name the 3 groups of bones in the hand

Answer 5

carpal bones (wrist), metacarpals(palm) and phalanges(fingers)

Question 6

name the 3 long bones of the lower limb

Answer 6

femur, tibia and fibula

Question 7

name the 3 groups of bones in the foot

Answer 7

tarsal bones(hindfoot/midfoot)
metatarsals(forefoot)
phalanges(forefoot/toes)

Question 8

define the term bony feature

Answer 8

a feature of a bone developed during bone growth that gives it the best shape for its function

Question 9

describe the 2 ways that a bony feature is developed

Answer 9

an adjacent structure (eg tendon, blood vessel) applies a force to it, molding the shape of the bone
OR
an adjacent structure develops at the same tiem as the bone and the bone has to grow around it, forming a foramen(hole)

Question 10

what are the properties and functions of bone

Answer 10

it is a hard connective tissue

functions, support&protect organs, calcium metabolism, RBC formation, attachment for skeletal muscles

Question 11

what are the properties and functions of cartilage

Answer 11

it is less rigid than bone and is located at articulations(joints)

Question 12

give 2 examples of bony features

Answer 12

styloid process of radius
tibial tuberosity(elevation)