Test- Skeletal System

Question 1

6. The what forms the lower and back part of the hip bone?

Answer 1

The ischium because it is the lower part of the hip bone. Pg.36

Question 2

13. The what is the back part of the brain.

Answer 2

The occipital forms the back part of the skeletons skull. Pg. 39

Question 3

15. Is the parietal bone flat or short?

Answer 3

It is flat because most of the bones in the body are flat and the side of the skull which is parietal is too. Pg.37

Question 4

19. The what bone is Side view of the teeth and jaws.

Answer 4

The zygomatic is because it is right beside your eye and on to your cheek. Pg.39

Question 5

23. What do ligaments do?

Answer 5

They attach bones to there other bones because they are held together by strong connective tissue. Pg.42

Question 6

24. List the four functions of the skeletal system.

Answer 6

Storage of minerals, blood protection, protect the organs, and work with muscles to move the body. Pg. 42

Question 7

28. The little black dots in the center of the osteons are called what?

Answer 7

They are called Haversian canals because they carry blood vessels and nerves throughout the body. Pg.42

Question 8

71. What are ribs attached to T11-T12 called?

Answer 8

Floating ribs because they do not connect to the sternum without touching another bone. Pg.36-37

Question 9

72. What bone or bones help to make up the orbit?

Answer 9

The zygomatic, sphenoid and frontal bones because they make up the skull and brain of the skeletal system which is the orbit. Pg.43