Soc12: The Skeletal System

Question 1

5 functions of the skeletal system

Answer 1

1. Protects vital organs
2. Produces red blood cells
3. Stores calcium
4. Provides joints for movement
5. Provides muscle attachment

Question 2

What are the bones in the torso?

Answer 2

Clavical, scapula, ribcage, pelvis, sternum

Question 3

What are the bones in the arm?

Answer 3

Humerus, radius, vina, carples, metacarples, phalonges

Question 4

What are the bones in the legs?

Answer 4

Femur, patella, tarsals, metatarsles, pholanges, tibia, fibula

Question 5

Long bones

Answer 5

Long bones are longer than they are wide

For example: phalanges

Question 6

Short bones

Answer 6

Short bones are generally the same size in length, width and thickness.
Example: carpals

Question 7

Flat bones

Answer 7

Flat bones usually protect organs or offer a good surface for muscles to attach to.
Example: ribcage

Question 8

Irregular bones

Answer 8

Irregular bones have odd shapes and vary in function.

For example: the vertebrae

Question 9

Condyloid joint

Answer 9

A condyloid joint is similar to a ball and socket, but the ball rests against the end of a bone, rather than inside a socket. This allows circular motion

Question 10

Pivot joint

Answer 10

Allows rotary movement