Structure of the skeletal system

Question 1

Bones are divided into a number of different categories all with different roles in the body, what are the different categories?

Answer 1

Long bones
Short bones
Irregular bones
Flat bones

Question 2

What are long bones?

Answer 2

Long bones have a long shaft and are responsible for a lot of movement and often act as levers. This is how sporting actions are created.

Question 3

What are the long bone in the body?

Answer 3

femur, humerus, tibia, fibula

Question 4

What are flat bones?

Answer 4

Flat bones provide protection for delicate areas and also provides a broad surface area for muscle attachment.

Question 5

What are the flat bones in the body?

Answer 5

Ribs, Cranium, Pelvis, Sternum & Scapula.

Question 6

What are short bones?

Answer 6

Short bones are light, small and very strong. The primary function is to support the weight of the body.

Question 7

What are examples of the short bones in the body?

Answer 7

The carpals in the wrist and the tarsals in the foot are examples of short bones.

Question 8

What are irregular bones?

Answer 8

Irregular bones are specially shaped to perform a particular function.
These functions include:
Protection
Muscle attachment

Question 9

What are the irregular bones in the body?

Answer 9

Flat bones in the body include the Vertebrae & Patella.

Question 10

What are the function for long bones in sport?

Answer 10

Movement

Question 11

What are the functions for short bones in sport?

Answer 11

Shock absorption

Question 12

What are the functions for flat bones in sport?

Answer 12

Protection of vital organs

Question 13

What are the functions of irregular bones in sport?

Answer 13

Provides shape and protection