Soc 12: Skeletal System

Question 1

What is the skeletal system

Answer 1

Bones and joints

Question 2

What is the 5 functions of the skeletal system

Answer 2

. Protection of vital organs
. Muscle attatchment
. Joints for movement
. Storing calcium and phosphurus
. Red and white blood cell production

Question 3

What is the collar bone

Answer 3

Clavicle

Question 4

What is the kneecap

Answer 4

Patella

Question 5

What are the three bones in your feet

Answer 5

. Tarsals (at the top)
. Metatarsals (in the middle)
. Phalanges (at the bottom)

Question 6

What protects the brain

Answer 6

Cranium

Question 7

What bone is in your upper leg

Answer 7

Femur

Question 8

What protects the lungs

Answer 8

Rib

Question 9

What is the bone in your upper arm

Answer 9

Humerus

Question 10

What is the bone in the centre of the chest

Answer 10

Sternum

Question 11

What is the bone in your hip

Answer 11

Pelvis

Question 12

What is the bone in your lower arm

Answer 12

Radius

Question 13

What is the bone just above your wrist

Answer 13

Ulna

Question 14

What bone is on your back (shoulder blades)

Answer 14

Scapula

Question 15

What is the bone directly on your shin

Answer 15

Tibula

Question 16

What is the bone in your neck

Answer 16

Vertebrae

Question 17

What is the bone on the side of your lower leg

Answer 17

Fibula

Question 18

What are long bones

Answer 18

. Longer than they are wide
. Generate movement

Question 19

What are short bones

Answer 19

. Weight bearing
. Generally same size in length, width and thickness

Question 20

What are irregular bones

Answer 20

. Protection/attachment for muscles

Question 21

What are flat bones

Answer 21

. Protect vital organs