Term 2 Chapter 4 Lesson 4

Question 1

Function of Periosteum

Answer 1

Covers and protects the outer surface of the bone. It contains nerve fibres and blood vessels.

Question 2

Function Of Compact Bone

Answer 2

Provides strength and protection

Question 3

Function of Spongy bone

Answer 3

No Canals ,less dense and many cavities/spaces that have bone marrow

Question 4

Function of Bone Marrow

Answer 4

The two types of bone marrow are - red and yellow bone marrow. Red bone marrow is found more in children than adult and yellow bone marrow consists of stored fat.

Question 5

What is Osteoporosis

Answer 5

Lack of calcium, Bone becomes porus

Question 6

Bones stop growing at the end of ________

Answer 6

Bones stop growing at the end of adolescence

Question 7

What are four ways bones are classified? Give examples of each.

Answer 7

Flat - Skull, ribcage
Long - femur, radius
Short- phalanges
Irregular - vertebral column

Question 8

Describe the function and the parts of the axial skeleton system

Answer 8

Axial skeleton system: supports your body, protecting your inner organs

• skull
• vertebral column
• ribs
• sternum

Question 9

Describe the function and the parts of the appendicular skeleton system

Answer 9

Appendicular skeleton system: supports your body and keeps you straight

• Clavicle
• Scapula
• Humerus, Ulna, Radius
• Capral, Metacarpals, Phalanges
• Femur, Tibia, Fibula
• Kneecap - Patella
• Tarsal, Metatarsal